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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Latvia

64 tours  ·  from $6

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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

3.Discover Riga Bike Tour

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

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

4.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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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

5.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

6.5,5 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

7.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

8.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

9.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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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

10.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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Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour - Starting near the Latvian National Opera
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Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

11.Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

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

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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Tour from Riga - Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses - Rundale Palace: Latvia’s grandest interior
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Tour from Riga – Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

12.Tour from Riga – Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Use this one-way Riga to Vilnius transfer to visit Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. You travel by comfortable van with room for luggage, a driver-guide or guidebook, and about an hour at each stop. Guides such as Adam, Andris, and Andrew have led this route.

“This is a convenient way to get from Riga to Vilnius, whilst pulling in some sights that are hard to get to otherwise. The tour is well run and runs to a schedule. However, some of our group were 5 minutes late at one stop and they were inappropriately yelled at. The guide did apologise but it tainted the atmosphere of the tour. I also don’t think he should be hugging people who appeared to not be comfortable with this.”

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Riga Highlights Bike Tour - Viesturdārzs brings in parks and public memory
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Riga Highlights Bike Tour

13.Riga Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Ride through Riga with an English-speaking local guide, covering Art Nouveau Alberta iela, Central Market, Spikeri, Old Town sights, parks, and memorials in about 2.5 hours. A bicycle, safety vest, helmet if needed, and guide system are included. Inga is one of the guides leading this route.

“This was a really good bike tour of Riga. We kept just the right pace, not too slow and not too fast. We were able to see some of the Art Noveau area and areas across the river from Old Town. I had rented an e-bike just in case I needed the assistance, but Riga is so flat, I only needed the extra help a couple of times! Still I was glad I had the option.”

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Ultimate Husky dog sledding experience in Latvia - Private tour from Riga - Sleds in winter, bike carts without snow
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Ultimate Husky dog sledding experience in Latvia – Private tour from Riga

14.Ultimate Husky dog sledding experience in Latvia – Private tour from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Riga with guides such as Gints, Paul, or Tomass to a coniferous forest for a husky ride, time with the dogs, hot drinks, and a lookout tower walk. Snow turns the sleds into wheeled carts, and private pickup keeps the outing easy.

“Amazing experience The team is incredible and this was an amazing moment I highly recommend, that’s a once in a lifetime experience”

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The best of Riga segway tour - Vecrīga: 40 minutes among Riga’s oldest sights
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The best of Riga segway tour

15.The best of Riga segway tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Glide through Riga with a local guide, helmet, and headset, covering Vecrīga, Alberta iela, Esplanade, Freedom Monument, St. Peter’s Church, and more. Guides such as Inga, Mikel, and Christina bring history and local life into a fast, friendly tour for first-time Segway riders.

“This was an Incredible 2 or probably the best one we had on our cruise the instructor was very patient and very informative the city was absolutely beautiful the Segway company is at wonderful very accommodating. This was a 5-star Excursion well worth the money paid we would definitely do again it was the first time my wife and I have ever been on Segways”

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