Top Latvia Outdoor Activities

Most Riga tourists choose to stay on the ground when they’re exploring the city, but they miss out on its best viewpoint. With the help of an experienced pilot, this hang-gliding flight lets you soar high over the city skyline for a vantage point you don’t get anywhere else—from Old Town to the Daugava River and beyond.

Finding activities that are fun for the whole family can be a challenge, but not with this horseback riding experience in Latvia. Visitors of all ages can learn about caring for horses and how to ride with this experience at the Dabas Zirgi equestrian facility in woodlands south of Riga. This private activity has a maximum of four participants.

Set sail on the River Daugava aboard the modern VECRĪGA for a memorable 1-hour panoramic tour. Marvel at the stunning views of Riga's Old Town, featuring its iconic towers, Riga Castle, and the National Library. Enjoy the tropical ambiance on the open deck while sipping refreshing cocktails or relax in the stylish lounge below with panoramic windows. This tour is perfect for families, with amenities like free Wi-Fi. - Discover Riga's stunning architecture and vibrant riverside - Enjoy a refreshing cocktail on the upper deck with tropical decor - Family-friendly with amenities like free Wi-Fi and a play area for kids

The Best Way to Discover Riga: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a traditional Latvian meal or a coffee in the heart of the Old Town and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Latvian National Museum of Art, The Freedom Monument, Laima Clock, Bastejkalna Park, Powder Tower, The Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, Riga Castle, Riga Cathedral, House of the Black Heads, and St. Peter’s Church.

Enjoy a thrilling firearms shooting session with help from an instructor in Riga, Latvia. There are plenty of chances to snap some photos, and you get to take your targets away with you as souvenirs. Fire a Glock, Kalashnikov Winchester, and Beretta while your firearms instructors are on hand to make sure you’re staying safe and having fun.

In the 16th century, the people of Riga put a statue of the Virgin Mary on trial for witchcraft! That’s just one of the stories waiting for you in this UNESCO-listed Old Town. Walk past 800 years of history across 17+ stops, from the House of the Blackheads to the Swedish Gate with a forbidden love story. Hear about the Tsar who rushed to fight a cathedral fire, the giant who carried a divine child across the river, and the merchant who put cats on his roof to insult his rivals. This self-guided audio tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Riga.. This isn’t a list of landmarks. It’s the story of how a small Baltic capital survived invasions, occupations, and centuries of chaos – and came out swinging. Available in 9 languages with offline access – start anytime, pause to enter a site, and go at your own pace. Over 20,000 customers have used our audio tours and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence.

Enjoy the thrill of riding around on all-terrain vehicles without being slowed down by a large group in this private activity in Riga. After going through riding and safety instructions, make memories as you experience driving ATVs both on a track and off-road. Ride no matter what the weather is doing thanks to the provided equipment.

Enjoy a few beers while also taking time to see the sights in Riga rather than the inside of a pub with this beer bike activity. Pedal, drink, and chat with the other people in your private group as your guide steers the beer bike along a sightseeing route through the city.

Ride through Old Riga's cobbled streets in a quiet, heated e-bus with a local guide who shares Riga's history, legends and fun facts, answers your questions and stops for photos along the way. Meet at the Visit Riga shop & bar: browse Latvian souvenirs and local treats before your ride. Ride past 20 must-see sights: hop on our heated e-bus as your guide drives you past Riga Cathedral, St. Peter's, the Three Brothers & more. Photo stops full of legends: hear the legend of the first Christmas tree (1510), find Riga's zero point & the House of the Blackheads. Rub the Bremen Musicians for luck: visit the statue gifted by Bremen and rub the animals' noses for good luck, just like locals do! Insider tips at the end: get your guide's top restaurants, local food spots, 5 must-sees and the best city views.

Make the most of an experience that lots of tourists miss out on with this small-group shooting range session in Riga. Pick and choose from over 40 firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns, to create a session that’s totally tailored to you. At the end, you get to keep your target as a souvenir to bring home with you.

This private tour offers a chance to immerse yourself in a Latvian forest while enjoying the thrill of husky dog sledding. With comfortable round-trip transfer from your location in Riga, and options for lunch, cross-country skiing, and winter clothing rental (each an additional expense), you can enjoy a full experience of winter in Latvia.

Get a sense of nature’s sacred place in Latvian life by hiking through the thick green forests of Gauja National Park in Sigulda county. This private half-day guided tour offers a challenging 12-kilometer hike and a chance to see Gutmanis Cave and the Krimulda Castle Ruins. You can also add another activity to your excursion, like ziplining or visiting one of Sigulda’s medieval castles at your own expense. Round-trip transportation from anywhere in central Riga makes this an easy day trip from the city.

Experience a real movie-like shooting experience with iconic guns! This activity will boost your adrenaline and create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, and regardless of gender, our professional instructors will help you achieve the best results with your target. This selection of guns lets you experience shooting like you’re in the military, a video game, or playing famous movie characters such as John McClane, James Bond, Terminator, or Clint Eastwood in his classic Western roles. It’s a fun, exciting activity that will leave you with lasting memories. You can also take photos with the weapons and keep your targets as souvenirs.

Take the opportunity to experience a sport that isn’t usually accessible to the general public and give bobsledding a try while in Riga. Travel to Sigulda where in winter you’ll get the chance to ride a 4-man bobsled down its Olympic Bobsleigh Track, and in summer experience a version of a bobsled that has wheels. Either way, the high speeds you experience are sure to get your heart pumping.

See Latvia beyond Riga on this full-day, small-group tour to Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses—across the border in Lithuania. Rather than hiring a car, relax onboard an air-conditioned vehicle as your guide provides insightful commentary. Snap photos of historic buildings, enjoy the picturesque countryside, and learn more about Latvia's rich culture and history.

The Bog or swamp as a natural formation is not only interesting, but unique with its geomorphology, flora and fauna and of course stories. Small more than 150 years old pien trees, sphagnum moss, Labrador tee, sundews and many others things creating unique biotop. That is also place for formation of mineral water. Sunrises and sunsets are especially beautiful, but also at other times of the day throughout the year. After Bog walk short stop in Kemeri Health resort park and city center of Jurmala Sea resort. Informative, focused and easy. Biologist is my education and biology is my passion.

Experience a private husky dog sledding tour from Riga with hotel pickup for an even more seamless experience. Travel to Salaspils to meet your husky team and learn sled control, which is an experience most tourists don't get. Drive your sled along a 3km track or try dog carting if the snow is low, then enjoy hot drinks and snacks in nature.

Shoot real firearms inside an authentic Cold War bunker, home to one of the largest civilian weapon arsenals in the Baltics. Enjoy a private, instructor-led experience with military-style rifles, pistols, and shotguns in a safe and controlled environment. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, with customizable shooting packages, professional guidance, and memorable photo opportunities. This is a unique Riga experience you won't find anywhere else.

Rather than having to stick to a kayaking experience that takes you to just a few select destinations, explore the waters of Riga at your own pace on this half-day self-guided kayaking tour. After a safety and instruction session, hop in your kayak and follow a digital route map to discover the city from a perspective most tourists miss.

Enjoy a diverse and memorable small-group day trip from Riga that blends culture, history, spirituality, and nature. Travel to the iconic Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, one of Europe’s most unique pilgrimage sites, before continuing to Jelgava, home to the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics. Capture great photos and hear engaging stories about the city’s fascinating and turbulent past. Your journey continues to Jurmala, Latvia’s beloved seaside resort town, known for its charming wooden architecture, vibrant promenade, and wide stretches of white-sand beach along the Baltic coast. Enjoy a relaxed stroll, breathe in fresh sea air, and sample local treats before returning to Riga. This small-group tour offers a well-balanced mix of architecture, history, religion, and nature—an excellent alternative to standard Hill of Crosses tours, and a perfect way to experience the diverse highlights of both Latvia and Lithuania in one enriching day. Tour operates with at least 3 guests.

Discover Riga like never before with the Secrets of Riga City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Riga while exploring famous spots such as Riga Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Opera and the Art Museum Riga Bourse. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Riga perfect for every type of explorer.

Rather than just winging it at a shooting range, benefit from a personal English speaking instructor as you fire various weapons with this Riga shooting range experience. Watch as your instructor demonstrates how to safely use a diverse range of weapons and then enjoy the thrill of firing your choice of them at this indoor firing range. A shooting certificate will be provided at the end.

Take a break from sightseeing in Riga to explore one of the most beautiful national parks in Latvia in the golden hour of sunset. Enjoy hassle-free transportation directly from your hotel and stroll along the boardwalk above the pristine bog landscape with a guide or on your own. Pause on the viewing platform to take in the vista and snap photos as the sun dips below the horizon.