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The 15 Best Tours in Latvia

159 tours  ·  from $6

A long weekend in Riga or a full week with a hire car, the problem is the same: the good days out all leave the same city at the same hour. The 15 below are the ones that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Riga Old Town walking tour - St. Peter’s Church and the story above the rooftops
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Riga Old Town walking tour

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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Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market - The drinks are part of the lesson
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Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

2.Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet at Grēcinieku iela 18 at 12:30 pm and follow a guide, often Guna, to Riga Central Market. Over two hours, sample smoked meats, fish, cheeses, rye bread, grey peas, sweets, pickles, local drinks, and more across all five zeppelin hangars.

“This was a tour and tasting through the Central Market and not a restaurant tasting as we’ve done in other cities. We had a wonderful time and tried a lot of different things - smoked chicken, a variety of fish, pickled vegetables, the famous brown peas, a couple different alcoholic drinks and one non-alcoholic, chocolate and donuts and a hot drink of our choice. It was more than enough for a meal! Our guide was excellent and we learned all about the history of the market, the food and about Latvian culture. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle - Rundale Palace, Latvia’s grand showpiece
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2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

3.2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Spend about eight hours traveling from Riga through southern Latvia into Lithuania. Visit Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses, with a brief border photo stop. The shared vehicle holds up to eight people, and guides such as Jānis and Viesturs add local stories along the way.

“The tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic, and a genuine passion for people and place, making it feel connected, included, and creating lasting memories by sharing experiences.”

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Discover Riga Bike Tour - Along the Daugava toward a different Riga
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Discover Riga Bike Tour

4.Discover Riga Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

This three-hour English bike tour covers Riga’s Old Town, Latgale Suburb, the former Jewish ghetto, Alberta Iela, Kronvalda Park, and the Freedom Monument. Guides such as Arturs and James add local stories, while comfortable bikes and helmets are provided. Expect mostly flat riding, some bumps, and no hotel pickup.

“Excellent coverage of the areas further out than the old town. Heard very interesting stories from our informative and friendly guide. Really enjoyed the freedom of roaming around on a bike and felt safe. Loved the variety the city has to offer and felt my knowledge of Riga’s history has broadened a lot. Mostly flat - and sometimes bumpy.”

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From Riga: Husky Sledding or Wheel Kart Tour - Meeting the huskies before the ride
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From Riga: Husky Sledding or Wheel Kart Tour

5.Husky Sledding or Wheel Kart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Travel from Riga Town Hall Square to Ogre Municipality for a 3 km husky sled ride through conifer forest. You’ll drive part of the team, meet friendly huskies and Malamutes, climb a 320-step lookout tower, and switch to a wheel kart in snow-free weather. Guides may include Gints, Paul, or Tom.

“This was amazing! Had a wonderful time. The huskies were so friendly and adorable. The guides and husky carers were great too. 10/10”

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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights - The 9:00 am start from Riga Cathedral
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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

6.Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Riga into Lithuania for the moving Hill of Crosses, then return through Jelgava for an Orthodox cathedral, riverside lunch, and Jelgava Palace. Guides such as Viktorija, Erlens, and Janis add history and local stories, while the air-conditioned van handles the long drive.

“Dont forget to bring your passport. Janis was a wonderful guide, with many stories. The bus driver was also great!”

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Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov - The safety briefing comes first
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Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov

7.Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet at Riga Shooting Range for a supervised session with a Glock 17, Kalashnikov, and Winchester. English-speaking instructors such as Janis and Varis explain each weapon and keep the pace safe. You can buy extra shots, try other firearms, take photos, and keep your paper targets.

“Really a unique experience. The guide was very friendly and explained the weapons very good. If i come to Riga again I will do this event again. Thank you very much and all the best!”

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Riga: Hill of Crosses, Guided Rundale Palace & Bauska Castle - The two-hour drive to Lithuania
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Riga: Hill of Crosses, Guided Rundale Palace & Bauska Castle

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

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

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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Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group - Medieval streets, Renaissance details, and photo stops
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Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

9.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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5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga - Eleja and the Latvia-Lithuania border
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5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

10.5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 5 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Riga to Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Jānis, Krista, and Viesturs share local stories during the drive, with a possible Latvia-Lithuania border photo stop, one hour at the hill, and a drive through Jelgava.

“Collection from a convenient place in Riga, exactly on time. Richard greeted us warmly in his lovely nine seater Mercedes minibus. There was five of us, so loads of room. The two hour ride was made interesting by Richards observations and historical anecdotes. We had plenty of water and really moreish sweets supplied. The Hill of Crosses was a truly moving experience, something none of us will forget. On the way back the route deviated slightly to take in differing building styles and the grand winter palace. We were home on time, with enough of the day left to carry on sightseeing. We only had a limited time in Riga…”

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Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide - Latvian National Theatre and Bastion Hill from the canal
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Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

11.Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

Spend about an hour cruising Riga’s canal, Daugava River, and historic harbour. An audio guide covers the Freedom Monument, Opera, Old Town, Central Market, National Library, and Kipsala. Bring your own smartphone and headphones. The small boat holds no more than 20 people and returns to its starting pier.

“Wonderful boat trip. Very helpful employer-driver, great assistance for audio in spanish. I highly recommend this attraction. Thanks”

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Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour - Sigulda, the so-called Switzerland of Latvia
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Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour

12.Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 5 hours · from $130

Travel from Riga or Jurmala in a private van with guides such as Armands or Diana. In five hours, visit Gauja National Park, Sigulda's castles, Gutman's Cave, and Turaida Castle. Add a cable-car ride or wine tasting if time and interest allow.

“We had a great day with Armands! Very nice guy, with lots of information. He was very friendly and knowledgable. I recommend taking a trip out with him for a good day.”

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Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga - Learning to mush on a 3-kilometer forest track
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Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga

13.Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $174

Meet guide Jans or another RigaTours.lv host outside Riga, learn to steer a husky sled, and ride about 3 kilometers through forest near Salaspils. Afterward, warm up with drinks and snacks, then walk snowy trails in the Great Kangari Nature Reserve or at Blue Hill. A wheeled dog-cart may replace the sled if snow is too thin.

“We upgraded to the longer trip which I would recommend. Private tour up to the national park with very friendly dogs and hosts followed by a village tour and local wine tasting. It felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.”

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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle - Rundale Palace: allow two hours for Latvia’s Baroque showpiece
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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

14.Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel from Riga in a small, air-conditioned van with a multilingual guide such as Paul, Gints, or Kristine. Spend the day at Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, with free time at each stop and a border crossing along the way.

“Rundale: stunning as beautiful palace is filled with authentic furniture etc; excellent iphone app + interactive screens in each space. also nice restaurant, with good food and nice ambiance. Hill of Crosses: amazing, original, but a long ride to it... Bauska: dispointing: we saw the inner court only, no visit of the interior. Driver told us, it's just medieval - and that the stop was only for climbing the tower for the view (this limitation should be highlighted in the trip explanation), but nobody was interested in the flat winter landscape and Tom did not show any enthusiasm to encourage us. The van: fine but driver could not be heard…”

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From Riga: Sigulda and Turaida Legends Tour - The bobsleigh track adds a modern Latvian note
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From Riga: Sigulda and Turaida Legends Tour

15.Sigulda and Turaida Legends Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 6 hours · from $127

Travel from Riga with an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Erlens to Sigulda and Turaida. Visit medieval castle sites, Gutman’s Cave, Turaida Museum Reserve, and the bobsleigh track, with time for photos, stories, and a local café lunch.

“Very pleasant tour and of the right duration. I had the priviledge of doing a de facto private tour! The winter sports building and the cave have been 2 nice elements between the magnificent Sigulda and Turaida palaces. All with the great company of a prepared and nice guide, who accompanied me for lunch in a typical Latvian buffet restaurant”

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