Top Latvia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

Discover Riga and its storied past with a local guide to show you around the city and some of its top sights by foot on this private walking tour. See the Old Town and learn all about the city’s storied past, vibrant present, and fascinating legends from your guide. And don’t worry about losing your way at any point thanks to handy round-trip hotel pickup.

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.

Skip the hassle of finding your own way there and the crowds that come with shared tours by taking this private tour to the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble outside Riga. Learn about the history of the Salaspils Concentration Camp created and used by the Nazis from 1941 to 1945, as well as the memorial statues created to remember its victims. There is a limit of eight travelers on this tour.

Take a journey from Riga over the Lithuanian border to see the Kryžių Kalnas, or Hill of Crosses. The Christian pilgrimage site, consisting of thousands of metal and wooden crosses placed on a hillside, has stood as a powerful symbol of resistance and faith since it was first erected in the 19th century. This guided tour will recount the history of the site and the legends that have grown around it, while leaving time to explore the grounds on your own.

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.

If you are traveling from Riga to Vilnius, you can turn the trip into a sightseeing excursion. This tour takes you for stops at such attractions as Bauska Castle and the Hill of Crosses along the way. Your trip includes comfortable transportation and a guidebook to learn more about each location.

Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide while on this tour focused on Riga's art nouveau architecture. Stroll through Riga's downtown to find some of the architectural gems you might not stumble upon on your own, listening to architecture-focused commentary from your guide. Visit as many of the 800 art nouveau buildings as possible in your 2-hour tour time; efficient travel is made possible with a private tour.

Taking in the nightlife of a new city can be a great way to explore, but it can be tough to know where to start on your own. On this half-day private pub crawl experience, visit a range of venues across the city, including a few local hidden gems that most tourists miss, to get a taste for Riga’s bar culture.

Join this shared group trip to visit Rundale Palace and its beautiful gardens, and Bauska Medieval Castle! This is a great trip if you wish to get a hustle free trip to both of these places while accompanied by a friendly local driver who will tell you fun stories about the local life on the way! Enjoy free time at both places so you can soak up the history and culture at your own pace. Entrance tickets included in price.

Pedal through Riga’s scenic parks and historic neighborhoods on a bike tour that explores some of the city’s top landmarks. Riding a bike takes you beyond the compact Old Town to see parts of the city that aren’t easily walkable and that many visitors miss. Plus, Riga’s flat terrain makes this a good fit for riders of all fitness levels.

Discover aspects of Riga’s Jewish history that most guidebooks miss on this half-day private guided tour. Journey across the city—both by car and on foot—to explore historically significant landmarks, hear about wartime Jewish ghettos, and take in several of the most notable examples of Riga’s art nouveau architecture movement, designed by Jewish architect Mikhail Eisenstein.

Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Gauja National Park without the hassle of handling logistics or worrying about getting lost with this shared hiking tour from Riga. After arriving in Sigulda, head into Gauja National Park for a 9.3 mile (15 kilometer) hike, taking in scenery such as Gutman Cave and the Gauja River along the way. This small-group tour has a maximum of eight travelers and includes hotel pickup.

Leave Riga behind for the day to marvel at the medieval Bauska Castle, see the baroque architecture of Rundāle Palace, and walk through the Hill of Crosses, a famous pilgrimage site where people have come to pray and leave crosses behind for generations. Make the journey from one location to the next with the help of a driver in a comfortable vehicle.

Join our entertaining trip from Riga to Tallinn through the picturesque towns of Viljandi, Valga, Cēsis, and Sigulda. We’ll bring you to places you would not find on your own and help you discover two countries in one day.

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.

Head off the beaten track as you explore Riga on a private guided tour. Hear about Latvia's Soviet occupation as you explore city-center landmarks like the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, the Freedom Monument, the notorious KGB "Corner House," and more. Discover a side to Riga that most travelers miss, learn about Latvian food, and gain a new perspective on the area's culture and history.

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.

Cover lots of ground in Riga on this Segway tour that covers all of the important landmarks. Perfect for those short on time or those who have difficulty walking, touring via a 2-wheeled, self-balancing scooter in Riga is easy and enjoyable. After a brief intro session, zoom off into the streets of Old Riga to see and learn about the history and culture of the Latvian capital.

Quickly cover as much of Riga as possible while your cruise makes port by taking this private sightseeing shore excursion into the city. Start with a walking tour of Riga’s Old Town as your guide shows you why the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, go for a drive to visit the Central Market and Riga’s art nouveau neighborhood. Places on this tour are limited to eight people.

Enjoy a relaxing city cruise on historic wooden boats along the Riga Canal and the Daugava River. Our tours are operated on authentic wooden boats, offering a quieter and more intimate experience compared to large sightseeing vessels. The route combines the green city canal with wide river views, passing Riga’s most important landmarks. Audio guide included. Central departure point near the Freedom Monument.

From the top of the Latvian Academy of Sciences building, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Riga that most tourists miss. Spot the River Daugava, Riga’s Old Town, the central market, and much more from the Panorama Riga Observation Deck, as you spend as long as you like marvelling at the cityscape vistas.

Cover 800 years of Latvian history during this private walking tour of Riga. Over the course of your half-day adventure, your guide will take you to many of the city’s essential landmarks. Learn about the evolving culture of the region while viewing the medieval churches and merchant houses of Old Riga, as well as the particularly rich collection of elegant Art Nouveau architecture that makes the city so distinctive.

Get to know Riga through its nightlife, and meet new people at the same time. This popular pub crawl visits three different bars and a dance club in the center of Riga, and includes a beer or a shot at each one. It’s a fun night out for anyone new in town who wants to visit the places where locals like to go. Just note that there is a chance of cancellation if less than four people are booked.

Avoid the slow shuffling pace of shared groups and set your own pace with this private sightseeing tour of Riga. Begin with a walking tour of the Old Town of Riga to see historic attractions such as the Dome Cathedral and House of the Blackheads. Continue by heading out of the historical center to see some of Riga’s impressive art nouveau architecture, before finishing at the Central Market.