Top Riga Cruises & Sailing

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.

The River boat boat “MISISIPI” is the largest and widest passenger vessel in Riga, fully modernized in 2025 to combine comfort, safety, and environmentally friendly technology. It can accommodate up to 206 passengers and is the only boat in Riga with a paddle wheel and a walkable deck that allows a full 360-degree panoramic view.

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.

Discover Riga from the water with a scenic boat tour along the Daugava River with audio guide in 8 languages - English, German, Latvian, Finnish, Italian, French, Spanish and Russian. Glide past iconic landmarks like the Presidential Castle, National Library, Riga Central Market, and many others aboard a comfortable vessel. Enjoy panoramic views of the Old Town and modern city skyline while listening to an informative audio guide. Relax on board with a drink from the bar, offering tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages, and snacks. Perfect for a relaxing and unique sightseeing experience in Latvia’s capital.

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.

Experience Riga on a private boat trip along the Riga Canal and the Daugava River. A private ride just for your group allows you to fully enjoy a different perspective of the city. Capture stunning photos of Riga’s most iconic landmarks, including the Freedom Monument, the Riga Central Market (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the elegant National Opera building. As you glide through the canals and along the river, soak up the charm and cultural richness of Riga from a whole new perspective. Enjoy a taste of Latvia with locally brewed Latvian beer included during the cruise. This relaxing boat experience combines beautiful views, authentic local flavors, and unforgettable memories. Cheers to a uniquely Latvian experience!

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.

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.

Thrill – your taste of victory. The largest and most up-to-date indoor and outdoor carting track in the Baltic States located in Riga is the right place where you can get all emotions of speed and competition. It has the most advanced carting track timer called Rock Timing and experienced instructors to ensure your safety. Just forget about all speed limits and feel free to imagine that you are an F1 driver!

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.

Immerse yourself in a side of Latvia that lots of Riga tourists miss, and start your day off right with this guided morning tour of the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. This small-group scenic nature experience involves nothing more strenuous than a leisurely walk along the boardwalk. As you stroll, your guide shares stories about local culture and nature you don’t get in any old guidebook.

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.

Discover one of Lithuania’s most unique landmarks on a cruise-friendly day trip from Riga to the Hill of Crosses. This small group shore excursion is designed for cruise passengers, with departure times aligned with incoming cruise ship schedules. Meet your English-speaking driver at Riga Cruise Port and enjoy a smooth, stress-free experience. Travel comfortably towards Lithuania, with a short stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border for a photo. Continue to the Hill of Crosses, a powerful pilgrimage site covered with thousands of crosses, each carrying a story of faith, remembrance, and resilience. Upon arrival, enjoy approximately 1 hour of free time to explore independently. When returning to Riga choose to be dropped off at the cruise port or in Riga Old Town before returning to your ship. This tour is the perfect way to visit the Hill of Crosses during your limited time in Riga. By joining other cruise passengers, you share the journey, save money, and return on time without delays.

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.

It can be tricky to work out how to make the most out of your time in Latvia when you’re on a tight timeline. Thankfully, this full-day small-group tour allows you to discover some of the country’s most popular sights in just one day. Explore Jurmala beach, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient city of Kuldiga, the Kemeri National Park boardwalk, and much more.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Latvia’s Gauja National Park, where ancient legends, breathtaking landscapes, and medieval splendor come together. Step into the mighty Cēsis Castle, one of Latvia’s most iconic medieval fortresses, where echoes of battles and the spirit of the Livonian Knights still linger within its stone walls. Wander through the historic ruins and climb the tower for stunning views over the old town — a glimpse into centuries past. Continue to Sigulda, often called the “Switzerland of Latvia,” where the Gauja River Valley unfolds in all its natural beauty. Explore Sigulda Castle, once a stronghold of the Livonian Order, and imagine the life of knights who once guarded these lands. Finally, visit the legendary Turaida Castle, rising proudly above the Gauja River. Discover the romantic story of the Rose of Turaida, explore the castle towers, and enjoy panoramic views across forests and valleys that seem untouched by time.

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.

The Hill of Crosses is a unique site that consists of more than 250 000 crosses from all over the world! Either you're religious or not - you're welcome to visit it and also leave a cross behind. This tour is unique with the fact that you'll have to leave Riga only about 3 hours before the sunset. In summer months it means evening! This gives you a great chance to enjoy the most of the daylight hours in Riga and head off to Lithuania once most things are done and closed! Fit in as much as possible in your trip itinerary. And of course - tick off another country!

With just one day in port in Riga, the most convenient way to take in the highlights is on a private guided tour. This shore excursion includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum, and free time to shop for souvenirs. Port pickup and drop-off is included.