Top 11 Guided Tours in Latvia

1.Hill of Crosses, Guided Rundale Palace & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 140 reviews · 8 hours · from $130Our pick

Travel from Riga in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as Erlens. Visit the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace with a live guide, and Bauska Castle. Expect a small-group pace, border photos, planned lunch, and thoughtful touches including water and local treats.

“We had a fantastic trip with Arlens. We felt really comfortable and not rushed as we have on other tours. This tour is also nice small groups as opposed to a large coach load, so it's a more personal experience. Arlens went out of his way to make his customers trip enjoyable and find things they wanted to buy/do along the way. The other tour guide at Rundale Palace was also exceptional. Practical info (because that's what I like in reviews!): -Water provided (and a couple of surprise treats) -Plenty of toilet and food/drink stop opportunities -Opportunities to buy souvenirs -Nice clean and comfortable bus -Lunch isn't included payment wise…”

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2.Honest tour of Riga with the best private guide in town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Harijs for a private, flexible walking tour of Riga for up to eight people. You’ll connect the medieval Old Town with Kronvalda Park and the Art Nouveau district, while hearing local stories about Latvia’s culture, politics, architecture, and road to independence.

“Our guide was excellent. The tour was customized to our needs and Harijs was very adaptable since we had a baby with us. My wife is Latvian and she learned a lot from the tour. I would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for a guide of Riga.”

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3.Hill of Crosses & Guided Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Riga with an English-speaking guide for the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, then tour Rococo Rundale Palace with a certified palace guide, pause for lunch, and climb Bauska Castle tower. Small groups of up to 19 travel by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water.

“An excellent full day trip exploring key sites outside of Riga and Hills of Crosses in Lithuania. Erlens was a fantastic knowledgable guide. He was very friendly and made our trip.”

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4.Guided Ebike Tour on Forest Roads and Trails Near Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join guide Pauls for a private 90-minute to 2-hour e-bike ride from Bumbu Hill near Riga. Expect pine forests, sandy trails, river views, the 17-meter White Dune, Latvian history, and a pace adjusted to your comfort.

“We absolutely loved our bike excursion in the forested area near Riga! It was a perfect break from the hustle of city tourism, the trees are like a fairy tale and the air is fresh and fragrant! Pauls showed us some chantarelle mushrooms to pick and (my favorite part) wild blueberries! The bikes are super fun as well, make sure to speed up when you hit the sand so you don’t go wobbly! We enjoyed seeing the beach and the individualized pace of the tour was great—stop more or less depending on your preference! Great conversation throughout!”

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5.Riga walking guided Sightseeing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

See Riga with a private English-speaking guide across three compact areas: Old Town, Strēlnieku iela’s Art Nouveau streets, and Central Market. Guides such as Valentina, Nelli, and Anastasia have received strong praise for clear storytelling and friendly service. The route can be adjusted to your interests.

“Request Valentina as your guide, she was amazing! My mom and I enjoyed our time with her and wish we could have spent more time. She is very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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6.Medieval Experience: Guided Sightseeing and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet your English-speaking guide at St. Peter’s Church for a one-hour walk through Riga’s Old Town, then enjoy food samples and one drink in a traditional medieval restaurant. Optional Latvian drink tasting may include Riga Black Balsam, with guides such as Valentina leading the way.

“We were family and friends travelling to Riga - this tour was highlight of the whole trip. Thanks to guide Valentina for amazing tour. At the end of the evening we enjoyed delicious dinner, live music in authentic place we would never find ourselves.”

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7.Riga Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to follow a 2.5-kilometer route through Riga, solving light, family-friendly riddles at landmarks such as St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, Riga Cathedral, and the House of the Black Heads. Start anytime, pause freely, and listen to audio stories in six languages.

“A lovely way to explore Riga on our 1st day here. The clues are very samey but allowed us all to participate.”

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8.Guided Tour to UNESCO Kuldiga town & Venta River Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Join Armands Latvia Guide for an 8-hour trip to UNESCO-listed Kuldiga, the 250-meter Venta waterfall, Sabile’s northernmost vineyard, Doll’s Garden, and the Bridge to Nowhere. Hotel pickup, English or Russian guiding, and groups of up to four keep the day personal.

“great tour with a perfect guide Armands, highly recommend”

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9.Pub Crawl- Your best night out in Riga with our local guide!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join a local party guide in Riga Old Town for three pubs, games, karaoke, dancing, and a nightclub finish around 1am. The crawl begins near St. Peter’s Church, costs $42.14, runs about four hours, and welcomes adults over 18 with valid ID.

“Had a great time. Good job Ginny! Karaoke, games and dancing. I liked that you gave us freedom to choose when and where to go. Thank you!”

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10.Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided puzzle trail through Riga, from Old Town to Alberta iela and the National Art Museum. Solve clues, learn about Art Nouveau symbols, and pause whenever you like. Allow 60 to 90 minutes, plus extra time for photos and city exploring.

“Went with my daughter. It could have been a bit closer between some of the spots.”

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11.Riga’s Architecture: A self-guided audio tour of the city’s art nouveau history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $5

Start at the Latvian National Museum of Art and follow a 30 to 45 minute VoiceMap walk through Riga’s Art Nouveau district. Hear about Mikhail Eisenstein, identify key design features, visit Alberta Street, and finish at Alberta 12 with offline audio and maps.

“This is such a great tool to use if you don’t have access to live walking tours or if you are under time constraints! I really loved this audio tour as it helped me make the most out of my visit to Riga by informing me about the history behind Riga’s art nouveau architecture.”

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