Top Riga Day Trips

I am glad I decided to do this trip. I could have visited these places by myself, however, having a guide to explain the background and also the history of those places made it much more enjoyable. The guide, Tomass, was extremely knowledgeable about the places we visited and really knew how to keep us informed and entertianed!

A fantastic day out with the experienced Lauris in this beautiful National Park area. We did about 12 kilometres with only about 200 metres of elevation, so it was not too difficult. There was even a short stop where we could buy some light lunch and a drink if needed. Lauris explained not only about the trails we were on, but also a bit more about Latvia's history and culture, so it was very informative as well as an enjoyable walk in lovely scenery. Riga town is attractive, but it is nice to see some countryside and get a bit more perspective of a country covered more than half by forests.

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.

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.

This was great for solo travelers or groups. Viesturs was an excellent guide and great company for the day. I really appreciated his knowledge and humor. This trip is an excellent way to see the hill of crosses and great historic locations outside of Riga. If the tour group ever does a Riga/Vilnius tour and transfer, that's the only way I could imagine it would be better!

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.