The 4 Best Black Balsam Tastings in Riga

1.Shared Activity Riga Black Balsam 18th Century Degustation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $138Our pick

At Riga Black Magic in Vecriga, you’ll sample five 20 ml pours, including classic, currant, cherry, chocolate, tropical, and honey brandy. A guide such as Alina or Tatiana leads the tasting through a theatrical alchemical laboratory, followed by flavored coffee, water, and handmade truffles.

“We were given an excellent run down of the Black Balsan variations with time to savour. There were a couple of coffees and a delicious dark chocolate bite. We explored to ‘lab’ downstairs.”

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2.Riga Black Balsam XO Tasting Exclusive Flavor in Limited Edition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at Black Magic Bar in Vecriga for a 90-minute private tasting of Riga Black Balsam XO, an aged blend with 8-year-old French brandy. Your group of up to 10 receives a 0.7-liter bottle, flavored coffee, and two types of truffles in an 18th-century setting.

“Such an amazing place this cafe/chocolate shoppe, a wonderful collection of delicious chocolates, coffees and Balzam delivered in a charming, eclectic setting, it’s not to be missed.”

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3.Old Town Legends & Black Balsam Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11Best value

Start with a small Riga Black Balsam tasting, then follow an English-speaking guide through Old Riga’s squares, medieval walls, churches, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, and Town Hall Square. Groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Mara add local stories and lesser-known facts.

“Our guide, Mara, was absolutely fantastic. She took us around to the major sites, but also several lesser known places and facts as well. We learned so much in this tour. Bring good walking shoes! While the tour is nearly all flat, the cobblestones are still your walking surface as with all old town sections in the area. We had a fantastic time and are very glad we signed up for this tour!”

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4.Private Snowmobile or ATV Safari with Riga Black Balsam Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $164

You’ll leave Riga by private, air-conditioned vehicle for a pine forest ride on an ATV or quad bike, with safety gear, bottled water, and Riga Black Balsam tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the private format lets your group adjust the ride to its experience level.

“It was a great experience. Service was excellent. It was a beautiful forest scenery! We recommend to everyone”

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