Top Riga Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 4

Jurmala is a Latvian beach resort city - 5th largest city in the country! Located just 30min drive from the Riga city centre, it is the perfect destination for sunny day at the beach, a frosty walk in the wintertime and of course - this is the perfect city to admire different architecture styles all standing side by side! We invite you to go on a beautiful drive through tour of the city followed by a walk on the pedestrian street and after all to end the day on the beach with a beautiful sunset! Of course, we can not guarantee a sunny day and that sunset part, but as we mentioned, the city has so much more to offer so it is stunning at any time of the day and in any weather conditions. And did we mention that you can go for a swim as well? We like to keep our tours enjoyable and flexible so we will give you some free time to spend on the beach in the way that you want - swimming, having a drink at the beach bar, picnicking in the white sand or anything else that you can imagine!

See the places in Riga that most interest you, rather than follow the same crowded routes of the group tours, with this private walking tour. Explore the Old Town of Riga with your personal guide as they take you around the area, visiting places like the park along the City Canal, the Swedish Gate, and Dom Square as you go.

Get to know Riga’s Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour, and view the city’s historical highpoints. As you stroll from sight to sight, hear about the city’s past as a mighty seaport during the Middle Ages, and enjoy photo stops at the prettiest medieval landmarks, such as the Old Guild House, Powder Tower and magnificent House of the Blackheads. Learn about the Riga’s role as a member of the powerful Hanseatic League between the 1400s and 1600s, and discover must-sees such as St Peter’s Church and the Swedish Gate.

Visiting Latvia’s many palaces can be tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day tour from Riga, travel directly from your hotel to the Bauska region’s many palaces in an air-conditioned minivan. Stop at Bauska Castle and Rundale Palace with Garden and learn about the area from your English speaking driver.

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.

Go beyond Riga with a private guide and visit two notable religious sites. In just one day, this excursion takes you to the Shrine of Our Lady of Siluva and the Hill of Crosses (Kryziu Kalnas) – sites that aren't so easy to get to without transport. You'll learn about the sacred hill during a guided tour, and have free time at the Siluva chapel where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared.

Escape the crowds found on group tours as you explore other areas of Riga beyond its medieval Old Town on this private tour. Drive around Riga with your guide as they show you different neighborhoods including the art nouveau area, the Central Market, and Āgenskalns across the river. There is a limit of four travelers on this private tour, with hotel pickup included for your convenience.

Take the trial and error out of familiarizing yourself with Latvia’s beer culture on this private beer tour of Riga. Learn about Latvia’s long-standing heritage of brewing beer as your guide shows you traditional Riga beer bars where you’ll taste six kinds of beer and enjoy traditional Latvian snacks like rye fried bread. Places on this tour are limited to 10 people.

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.

Riga was founded in 1201 by a former Hanseatic League member. It is one of the largest cities in Latvia (known as Paris of the Baltic States), famous for its Old Town, city center, and for its nightlife. It also has one of the busiest airports in the baltic states. The tour will take you past the city’s major attractions, like its landmark public buildings. You will see Riga’s Art Nouveau houses and the recently opened National Library. Of course, we will not miss the largest churches in town, like the Dome Cathedral, St. Jacob’s Church and St. Peter’s Church. Come with us for an exploration of the Old Town’s maze of cobblestone alleys.

Get a sense of nature’s sacred place in Latvian life by hiking through the thick green forests of Gauja National Park in Sigulda county. This private half-day guided tour offers a challenging 12-kilometer hike and a chance to see Gutmanis Cave and the Krimulda Castle Ruins. You can also add another activity to your excursion, like ziplining or visiting one of Sigulda’s medieval castles at your own expense. Round-trip transportation from anywhere in central Riga makes this an easy day trip from the city.

Avoid the hassles of navigating public transport or renting a car to see the different sides to Jūrmala by taking this private tour from Riga. Drive first to Kemeri National Park for a walk through its bogs. Continue to the Jūrmala Open-Air Museum to learn the local history, before heading to the Dzintari Forest Park to admire its forest and dunes. This private tour has a maximum of four passengers.

With more than 3,000 trade stands, Riga Central Market is one of the largest food markets in Europe. Avoid getting lost amid the bounty of Latvian produce and find your way to the best this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer on this private guided tour of the market.

Rather than just winging it at a shooting range, benefit from a personal English speaking instructor as you fire various weapons with this Riga shooting range experience. Watch as your instructor demonstrates how to safely use a diverse range of weapons and then enjoy the thrill of firing your choice of them at this indoor firing range. A shooting certificate will be provided at the end.

Kuldiga is known as one of the most romantic towns in Latvia. Historical architecture and the widest waterfall in Europe makes it worth spending 2,5 hours on the road.

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.

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.

Save yourself from the hassle of looking up local bus timetables and secure a stress-free way of traveling in Vilnius with this private and personalized transfer service. Pick a duration to suit your needs—whether it’s an Vilnius Airport transfer or a full-day trip which checks off lots of top sights, such as the Old Town, the Hill of Three Crosses, and Gediminas Castle Tower.

From the top of the Latvian Academy of Sciences building, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Riga that most tourists miss. Spot the River Daugava, Riga’s Old Town, the central market, and much more from the Panorama Riga Observation Deck, as you spend as long as you like marvelling at the cityscape vistas.

I truly love Art Nouveau. Its decorative, breathtaking, and colorful architecture is not only something to learn about — but above all, something to enjoy. Let me take you on a journey through these magnificent streets and buildings, where sculptures, mythical creatures, animals, flowers, and countless intricate details make Riga one of the most charming cities in Europe.

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.

Capture your visit in Riga with a private photoshoot with your friends or partner. We will discover Old Town little streets where I will also tell you a little history about each location. You will receive amazing 30-40 edited photos after the photoshoot. In winter time we will go to Christmas Market and Capture photos from there in Romantic winter setting.

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting Baltic region, where history and culture come alive with every turn. Guided by an experienced tour driver, adventure seekers will explore the spiritual significance of Lithuania's Hill of Crosses, where thousands of crosses create a striking symbol of faith and resilience. In Latvia, delve into the opulent grandeur of Rundale Palace, often called the "Baltic Versailles," and walk in the footsteps of nobility through its lavish halls and beautiful gardens. For those drawn to history's untold stories, uncover the medieval mysteries of the Bauska Castle ruins, a majestic fortress perched between two rivers. It's a great tour for adventure seekers.

Discover the charms of Latvia's most romantic town Kuldiga and let someone else handle the logistics with this small-group tour from Riga. Travel to the town of Kuldiga where you’ll go for a tour of its main attractions, including the Venta Rapid waterfalls, the Town Hall Square, and the Duke’s Pharmacy. This shared tour has a limit of eight travelers and includes hotel pickup for an easy start to your day.