Top Riga Day Trips

Amazing trip from start to finish. Our guide/driver Andis touched base with us the day before, confirming pick up. He turned up bang on time and ensured we were comfortable before setting off on an amazing day. Throughout the day Andis took account of my sister's mobility issues, parking as close as possible for drop offs and coming back to collect us. Clear instructions throughout, but no pressure. For lunch Andis suggested a fantastic restaurant which coul not be faulted. A knowledgeable and helpful guide, would happily use his services again in future.

RECOMMEND! It was exactly as promised. A comfortable, small-group drive through the lush green countryside of Latvia and Lithuania; an interesting backgrounder and history lesson upon arrival; a solemn and sobering pilgrimage through the site to the monastery; a border stop for pictures; a slow drive through Jelgava with its Soviet style architecture and a stop at its ornate Orthodox Church with more historic commentary. We had a full day but not an exhausting one and there was still plenty of time for more sightseeing in Riga!

Amazing tour of the markets. Got to sample local fruits, meats, cheeses and even my favourite riga black!! If you want an introduction to latvian culinary tastes this is a trip worth booking. Our guide was fantastic and really knew her stuff. The sights, smells and tastes are not to be missed.

It was great to see different castles in Latvia and also visit the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. We got some extra free time and were able to squeeze an extra castle on our way back to Riga. Friendly tour guide, easy to go around, and we even stop by for coffee before our first stop. Would 100% recommend doing this when in Riga!

Our near 2-hour walking tour of Riga's Old Town provided a solid introduction to the area's historical and architectural significance. The guide, Guna, demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the city's past and present. Guna presented information on Riga's development from a medieval trading hub to its contemporary status. She highlighted various historical periods, including periods of foreign rule, leading up to Latvia's independence. Her explanations of key landmarks were informative, detailing their architectural styles and historical contexts. The pace of the tour was consistent, allowing for coverage of a substantial portion of the Old Town within the near two-hour timeframe. Guna's delivery was clear, and she responded to questions directly. The tour offered a foundational understanding of Riga's Old Town, making it a suitable option for visitors seeking a starting point and detailed historical and cultural overview. Also, I appreciated the kind recommendations of favorite restaurants and popular museums for after the tour.

Fantastic experience with our guide Viesturs - was very happy to answer our questions. The hill of crosses was interesting, Viesturs also offered other stops if we were interested in them which was nice. It is 1hr30-1hr40 in one direction on a very straight, uninteresting road, but Viesturs kept up entertained throughout.

We asked for a 4 hour private tour because we like to sight see at our pace not as a "herd". Martins took us where the tour was scheduled to go and a lot more. We chose to not spend a lot of time at the 2 castles. We got some good pictures. We asked our guide where the locals eat and spent time experiencing Latvian food at a "local" restaurant - Lido. Then we drove around Riga to see the city buildings and statues. It was a perfect day for us. The food at Lido was delicious and reasonable. The flavors were amazing.

This was a well done overview of Latvia’s cultural and natural beauty highlights outside of the capital. Our guide, Jimmy, did an excellent job providing a lot of interesting and useful information. He made us feel like we were traveling with an old friend! I highly recommend this as a great way to cover a lot of ground!