Top Riga Shore Excursions

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.

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.

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.

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 3 hours of Latvian stories, architecture, snacks and drinks. Taking this tour you will experience, Latvian old fashioned food, Drinks, Visit the largest market in Europe, walk Riga’s old town, Visit Riga’s most important hots spots and admire Riga’s largest amount Art nouveau buildings in the world. Moreover, I’ll be telling you about Latvian history, traditions, where & what they eat, and also, I’ll give you tips about others places that you might want to visit.

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.

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.

Experience Riga’s top sightseeing attractions with this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus around the city. Get off to explore Riga to your heart’s content as and when you please, and enjoy 24 hours' worth of access to the bus with your ticket. Feel free to start the tour at any of the bus stops along its route, enjoying the flexibility to traverse the whole city with ease.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Set off on a thrilling private coastline tour to the vibrant seaside town of Saulkrasti, where Latvia’s maritime past comes alive through windswept dunes, charming ports, coastal art, and unforgettable flavors. Latvia’s greatest natural jewel is its Baltic shoreline—560 km of diverse coast. For centuries, this rugged edge of the country has been the heartbeat of trade, exploration, and seaside life. Today, it blends old-world charm with untouched nature and striking modern contrasts. This route reveals everything from ancient port towns to wild beaches where time stands still. You’ll pass grand villas nestled beside pine forests, stumble upon quiet, shell-strewn shores, and meet locals who live in sync with the rhythm of the sea. Expect to savor freshly caught fish, discover captivating seaside legends, and witness how local artists draw inspiration from the ever-changing coastal light. This coastline isn’t just different - it’s like stepping into another world. Let it surprise you!

Jurmala is the biggest sea resort city on the Baltic Sea in a comfortable geographical location – close to the capital of Latvia, Riga. The presence of the sea, the 30 kilometers long beach and the romantic wooden architecture ensure the unique ambiance of the city. Wooden architecture is one of the distinguishing features of Jūrmala, in particular, buildings with decorative tower lets, glazed verandas and woodcarvings. Wood was chosen as a building material for houses in the mid-19th century, when summer holidaymakers began escaping the city to relax in Jūrmala. Jūrmala is a unique destination in all seasons. In summer, Jūrmala lives a classic seaside resort life. In spring and autumn, those who want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday in nature, improve their health, and recharge their batteries come to the city. As winter sets in, the resort is filled with pre-Christmas bustle.

Get an exciting new perspective on Riga and the Latvian countryside on this private sightseeing flight. You’ll soar high above the city in a Cessna 4-seat airplane, guided by a professional pilot. The flight offers unique photo opportunities as you take in spectacular views of historic landmarks and natural features. You can choose a route that focuses on Riga, or go further afield to see the castles of towns like Sigulda and Rundale.

Sigulda Castle and Turaida Castle are two of Latvia’s stunning 13th-century buildings, but it can be tricky to tick them off in a day without hiring a car. Depart from your Riga hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to the castles with our English-speaking driver. Get introductory information about the area’s history and take in the views of the landscape from the castles.

If the travelers would like to have quick look to countryside, forests, cultural heritage of Latvia not only the capital city Riga and Jurmala beach, than this excursion is must. Diversity of tourist attractions in Sigulda town and Gauja River national park will pretty surprise and legends will discover soul of locals. With me it will be easy and with a joy.

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 the rich history of Latvia on this half-day private palace tour from Riga. Explore the beautiful 18th-century Rundale Palace, one of the two Baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland, and the 16th-century Bauska Castle, which was built on even older castle ruins and then transformed into a palace. Admire the beautiful Latvian countryside as you drive from the busy city of Riga to the Bauska region.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Cesis and Sigulda from Riga. With our English speaking driver in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary and be able to focus on your interests along the way. Learn about the history of the region and visit three medieval castles.

Take a break from Riga with some horseback riding by the Baltic Sea with this private activity. Travel out to the coast where you’ll get the chance to first interact and feed your horse. After you’ve connected, head out on a horseback ride with your instructor through the forest, past sand dunes, and onto the beach.

RUNDALE PALACE Arriving at Rundale Palace is a true “wow” moment as you may not expect to see such an 18th century gem in the Latvian countryside! Most of the interior decorations were created between 1765 and 1768 when a sculptor from Berlin Johann Michael Graff, and Italian painters from St. Petersburg Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi worked at the palace. BAUSKA CASTLE Bauska Castle is the only castle in Latvia illustrating the expressions of renaissance and mannerism architecture and decorative arts in the Duchy of Courland HILL OF CROSSES(LT) Myth surrounds this unusual site of pilgrimage with no confirmed version of its story. For years, even centuries, visitors have placed crosses here, each for their own reason. The hill has been reborn numerous times after attempts to destroy it under Soviet rule. Individually tailored and privately organized tour.