The 12 Best Riga Old Town Walking Tours

1.Riga Old Town walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 304 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Walk Riga’s Old Town for about 1 hour 45 minutes with an English-speaking guide. Hear the tale behind the Cat House, see St. Peter’s tower and blue flowers at Livu Square, and finish with practical tips near Riga Cathedral. Guides may include Rita, Guna, Carlos, Baiba, or Karlis.

“Our guide Guna was fantastic. She managed to engage everyone and combined folklore with history and gave a truly interesting insight into her city which she clearly feels passionate about. Highly recommend 5 stars”

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2.Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk Riga’s medieval center in a small English-speaking group of 3 to 20 people. Guides such as Inara, Nelli, Tatiana, and Gunta bring the streets to life with history, local stories, photo stops, and tips for food, drinks, and shopping. Headsets help you hear when the group is larger.

“Guide was very informative and spoke excellent English Potted History eloquently executed and sights visited an absolute must”

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3.Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) Top rated

This 1-hour-45-minute private walk takes you from the Latvian National Opera through Riga’s Old Town to the House of the Black Heads. Expect exterior views of seven landmarks, stories about Latvia’s independence and Soviet past, and time to ask questions. Guides may include Edvards, Kaspars, Eva, Santa, or Rihards.

“Edvards provided a terrific tour of Riga, somehow managing to capture and convey the complex history of this nation both efficiently and humorously. We learned a great deal and enjoyed this tour, one of the best we have ever had. 100% recommend.”

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4.Old Town Walking Tour of Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about two hours exploring Riga Old Town with a local English-speaking guide. See the House of the Blackheads, Powder Tower, Riga Castle, Swedish Gate, St Peter’s Church, and Dome Cathedral, with guides such as Marija, Maria, and Inga bringing local history and practical tips to life.

“My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour- we were the only two on it, so it was a private tour of the old town! We learned a lot about the city and the history of Latvia as well- our guide was extremely knowledgable and made some recommendations for places to stop in after the tour as well. This was a great way to see the Old town and learn about its history.”

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5.2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Lina for a private walk through Riga’s Old Town, limited to six people. You’ll hear legends at St. Peter’s Church, see medieval streets and guild halls, visit free-access areas, view an underground passage, and sample Riga Black Balsam.

“Lina was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour. The only comment I have is the info on the tour notes admission to churches etc are included but actually you only do the free parts not go into the churches etc. she did take us to places we wouldn’t have found on our own!”

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6.Best Of Riga Walking Tour: Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Riga’s Old Town for about 90 minutes with local guide Inga Eglīte-Uldriķe. You’ll visit Town Hall Square, Riga Cathedral, Swedish Gate, and Livu Square while hearing stories about Latvia’s past and present. The tour is offered in English, with morning or afternoon departures.

“Meeting spot was confusing as Google maps took me round the corner so be careful about that. Tour itself was a good way to see riga old town. Interesting and informative.”

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7.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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8.Old Town And Art Nouveau Walking Tour Of Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Start at 11:00 with hotel pickup in central Riga, then walk from Town Hall Square and the House of the Blackheads to Riga Cathedral, Jauniela, the Opera House, and Alberta Street. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Andra, Maria, or Inga, explains Riga’s medieval past and Art Nouveau architecture. The museum ticket costs extra.

“A very comprehensive tour which really acquainted ourselves with the city - the art nouveau was great, especially having Maria there to help unlock the architectural codes within the facades.”

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9.1H Private Photoshoot in Old Town of Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Join photographer Elza for a private one-hour walk and photoshoot through Riga Old Town, Bastejkalna Park, Swedish Gate, Kalku Varti, and Laima Clock. Expect gentle posing help, festive backdrops, and 50 to 70 edited images delivered online within 3 to 4 days.

“The photographer was really fun, fast and efficient. She brings you to a couple of old town spots; histoic sites as well as just photogenic backgrounds, and where you're moving through them, you don't feel rushed at all! She balances efficiency with personality really well! 10/10 experience!!”

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10.Old Riga Walking Tour / Riga Altstadt Spaziergang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Ilze Karlsone for a private two-hour walk through Riga’s Old Town, with stops at Dom Square, Livu Square, the Freedom Monument, Opera House, Riga Cathedral, House of the Blackheads, Black Cat Building, and Three Brothers. The tour is in English and can be adjusted to your interests.

“You get a great overview of Riga, Ilze was a very knowledgeable guide who could answer all of my questions. Riga is definitely an underrated city in Europe!”

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11.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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12.Old Town Sightseeing Tour in Riga by Electro Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $11

Ride a small electric bus from Dome Square through Riga’s narrow Old Town streets. In 45 minutes, you’ll pass Riga Cathedral, House of the Blackheads, Konventa Sēta, the Freedom Monument, Laima Clock, and Livu Square. The tour ends where it begins.

“From Cathedral Square you can take the small electric bus with audio guide through the old town for 10€.”

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