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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.

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.

The UNESCO-listed historic center of Riga is renowned for its medieval monuments and striking Jugendstil architecture. On this tour, explore the atmospheric Old Town on foot—stroll down the maze of cobblestone lanes; admire landmarks such as the Riga Dome Cathedral, St Jacob’s Church, the National Library, and St Peter’s Church.

Spend an unforgettable day journeying from Riga across the border to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Leave Latvia behind for a short while to see this famous pilgrimage site where people have been leaving crosses and praying for generations. On the way back to Riga, stop for photos at the border and see the city of Jelgava pass by.

Navigate the charming bustle of Riga's Central Market on a food-tasting tour that introduces you to local dishes you might otherwise have missed. You'll taste a filling selection of 20 snacks, and delve deeper into the history of the UNESCO-listed center of the Latvian capital.

Don’t be restricted by the schedule of a group tour and see Sigulda and Turaida on your own terms with this private half-day tour from Riga. Travel by private vehicle to Sigulda to visit natural attractions along the Gauja River and two main attractions in the area, the Castle Of The Livonian Order and the Turaida Museum Reserve. Admission fees to the castles are not included.

Get to know Riga on foot on this private walking tour. Wander through the city’s scenic cobblestone streets and learn about the history of Riga from a guide. Explore Old Town and see sights that include St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square, and Dome Square.

Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses is a powerful monument to the Baltic nation's battle for independence and a pilgrimage site dating back to the 19th century. This day trip makes it easy for travelers in Riga to cross over the Latvian-Lithuanian border to visit this fascinating display of thousands of crosses while learning all about the site’s history and significance. This small-group tour also includes a stop at the historic city of Jelgava in Latvia.

Explore Riga, Latvia from a whole new perspective with this canal boat sightseeing tour. Pass by the Latvian National Theater, Bastejkalna Park, the National Library of Latvia, Riga Central Market, and more from the comfort of the eco-friendly canal boat. Bring your headphones and listen to your audio guide explain more about the city and its sights as you see them.

Dear cruisers docking in Riga! If you’re eager to immerse yourself in the rich history and enchanting beauty of the city on your first visit, join us for an exceptional shore excursion designed to captivate and delight. Experience the historic charm of Riga’s Old Town, admire the city’s remarkable Art Nouveau architecture, and wander through the quaint streets of the city center. Please note that this tour involves a significant amount of walking within Riga’s pedestrian areas. To balance the experience, we have also reserved free time in the Old Town, allowing you to relax, explore at your own pace Our knowledgeable guides are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience, ensuring you fully absorb the unique character and atmosphere of Riga. With a guaranteed timely return to the port and a 24-hour cancellation policy, you can explore with complete peace of mind.

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.

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.

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.

Latvia’s Switzerland: Guided Nature Walk Hi, I’m Edgar. I guide private / small-group hikes on quiet forest trails with beautiful Gauja Valley views. This experience is approximately 12 km (≈7.5 mi) through pure nature, forests, river lookouts, and a few hidden viewpoints. We keep an easy-to-moderate pace and tailor the route to the group. Ready to breathe deep and explore? What we’ll do Start in Sigulda with a short briefing, then set off on a ~12 km loop/point-to-point route. Walk mostly on forest paths with stops at scenic viewpoints over the Gauja Valley Where we’ll be Gauja National Park — Sigulda area: forest trails, river valley overlooks, and classic “Latvia’s Switzerland” scenery. Fitness & accessibility Suitable for guests who can comfortably walk ~12 km on mixed terrain with some hills.

On this self guided audio tour, we’ll explore Art Nouveau’s history, visit the city’s most iconic examples of the style and hear about its architects – like Mikhail Eisenstein, whose son Sergei became a legendary Soviet filmmaker. Riga is a true Art Nouveau metropolis with over 800 buildings in this unique architectural style. In fact, it has the world’s highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. On this tour you’ll discover: How to identify an Art Nouveau building The incredibly decorative work of Michael Eisenstein The courtyard of one of Riga's most impressive residential buildings How Riga’s architects developed a unique Latvian style called National Romanticism

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. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read 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.

Make an easy beach escape from Riga to Jurmala on this private sightseeing tour of the Baltic seaside town. Featuring convenient pickup from Riga, the journey combines the natural attractions of Jurmala Beach and Dzintari Forest Park with the city charms of Jomas Street’s restaurants, hotels, cafes, and live music.

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.

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.

This experience stands out by offering a fully guided day at every main stop, including a professionally guided visit inside Rundale Palace Museum with an official certified palace guide, as required by the museum. Unlike many similar tours, the palace interiors are explored with a live guide rather than audio guides or self-guided visits, ensuring a deeper understanding of the site. The tour is also distinguished by its smooth and well-organized structure. A lunch stop is pre-arranged by the guide after the palace visit, allowing travelers to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about logistics, while still choosing and paying for their own meal. By combining expert guiding, cultural depth and careful planning, this tour delivers a more informative, comfortable and engaging full-day experience to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle from Riga.

This is perfect for travelers wanting a more personalized experience of Riga. Forget just skimming the sights: share your travel wish-list with a Riga local and enjoy a custom private walking tour that gets you up-close and personal with the city they love. Tap into their knowledge to get your bearings; find easy ways around the sights—both major and lesser-known—and discover local restaurants and haunts you’d otherwise miss.

Jurmala is Latvia’s biggest and most popular beach resort, less than an hour from Riga. On this tour, enjoy magnificent views as you drive along the Baltic coast, explore the beaches of Jurmala, visit a traditional fish smokery, and go hiking in the Kemeri National Park.

Discover all that Riga has to offer visitors with a private guided tour of the city. Travel around Riga by car or minivan at first to visit attractions such as the city’s Art Nouveau district and the Riga Central Market. Then go for a walking tour around Riga Old Town to admire its various historic sights including the beautiful Blackheads House, Dom Square, and St. Peter's Church. There is a limit of seven travelers on this private tour.