Riga Highlights Walking Tour

Sculpture of a dragon on a building in Riga's Art Nouveau quarter
Beware of dragons on a Riga highlights tour

Explore Latvia’s capital on a Riga highlights walking tour, combining Old Town, the Art Nouveau district and the Central Market in one unforgettable experience. 

From medieval alleys to amazing Art Nouveau facades to mouthwatering local delicacies, this Riga city tour shows you the very best of the city in one exciting day.

Tour Details & Pricing

Berry stall at Riga Central Market
Berry season at Riga Central Market

This private Riga highlights tour ls ideal for visitors who want a complete introduction to the city. It is the perfect tour if you want to see all the main sights of Riga in one day.

Tour duration: About 5 hours, moderate difficulty.

Cost:130 euros per group with up to 4 persons, 150 euros for 5-20 persons (maximum size). Food and drinks are not included.

Meeting point: In front of the House of the Blackheads, or by arrangement at your hotel.

End point: Back in Riga Old Town.

Riga Highlights Walking Tour - Main Sights

  •  Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)
  • Freedom Monument in Riga
  • Bastejkalns Park in Riga
  • Art Nouveau district of Riga
  • Riga Central Market

A Walking Tour of the Best of Riga

Three children playing in water sprinklers in Riga Old Town
Cooling down on a walk in Old Riga

The Riga highlights tour begins in the city's historic heart, the Old Town. We'll view fascinating buildings like the House of the Blackheads and St. Peter's Church, and I'll share stories about the roosters on Riga's church steeples and the monks who had themselves bricked into a wall.

We'll stroll to the Freedom Monument, the symbol of Latvian love for liberty, then wander through the canal in lovely Bastejkalns Park. 

Then we'll explore Riga's amazing Art Nouveau buildings with sculptures of dragons, lions, peacocks and much more.

After a break for coffee or lunch, we’ll head to Riga Central Market, one of the largest and most vibrant markets in Europe. Housed in five giant historic zeppelin hangars filled with Latvian cheeses, pickles, smoked fish and other treats, it will delight all your senses.

Reviews of the Riga Highlights Walking Tour

"My two friends and I (American women in their 60s and 70s) were in Riga in September 2024. We hired Phillip before arriving and gave him our priorities. He delivered with a tour partially by car and mostly by walking. Phillip provided great detail on the history of Riga and the sights we saw. He also provided some local flavor by taking us to a Food market smaller than the central market but one used by locals. He also picked a great restaurant for us to visit for lunch. The day in Riga was one of the highlights of our trip because of the knowledge and care of Phillip."

Barbara Kaufmann, USA

 

More Riga Sights Tours

Take a closer look at Riga on an Old Town stroll, an Art Nouveau wander, or a Soviet history excursion.

Or spend the day in Sigulda, take on the Ķemeri Bog Walk, or tour Jūrmala on foot.