Top Riga Water Tours

Add a special touch to your trip to Riga with this relaxing boat ride, available during the day or in the evening, on a beautiful old wooden boat. Cruise along the peaceful Riga Canal and the wide Daugava River, passing under 19 of Riga’s bridges. Take amazing photos of famous sights like the Freedom Monument, Riga Central Market (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the National Opera. This offer is available at a special price, as the boat tour is combined either with an Old Riga audio guide, allowing you to explore the Old Town on your own, or with a walking tour together with a professional guide. If you have booked the boat tour + walking tour, please note that advance reservation for the walking tour is recommended. The tours are available at the following times: German (1h): Tuesday–Saturday at 10:00 English (1.5h): daily at 11:00 and 17:00

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.

Experience Riga's magic on a sunset cruise down the Riga Canal and Daugava River. See iconic landmarks from the water, learning about them with an audioguide or listening to relaxing music.

Experience Riga from a perspective most tourists miss with this canal cruise tour. Listen to facts about the city from the boat’s onboard audio guide as you ride the serene waters, passing sights like the Freedom Monument, Riga Central Market—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the National Opera building, and much more.

Most tours of Riga make you choose between exploring the city by land and taking to the waters of the Riga canal, but this combo tour lets you experience both. Head to the Andrejosta Yacht Club and hop aboard a canal boat, taking in views like the President’s Castle and the National Opera, and ride through Old Riga aboard an electric bus, complete with audio guide.

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.

Discover Gauja National Park from its most natural perspective - the river itself. Unlike standard kayaking trips that simply follow the main Gauja, this experience may also include one of its wilder tributaries, adding variety and adventure when conditions and the group’s experience allow. Depending on the chosen route and seasonal water levels, a tributary may offer a livelier current or occasional shallow sections where kayaks are briefly guided through the water. On the Gauja, you’ll paddle through the park’s most scenic stretch, with its highest concentration of spectacular Devonian sandstone cliffs, formed more than 350 million years ago, together with steep riverbanks and ancient forests. Throughout the day, your expert local nature guide shares engaging stories about the valley’s geology, wildlife and cultural heritage. The relaxed, interactive guiding style naturally adapts to the group and the conditions on the river, creating a genuinely personal nature experience.

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.

Boat tour on the Riga Canal and the Daugava River is one of the top activities to experience in the city. You will enjoy the city from a different perspective during a peaceful ride on Riga’s waters. A welcome drink (soft drink or water) is included for everyone. Capture breathtaking photos of iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Monument, Riga Central Market (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the National Opera building. Experience the enchanting beauty of these cultural treasures as you gracefully glide through the waters. This 50-minute trip promises an unforgettable experience. Enjoy!

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.

What awaits you: Panoramic views of the Old Town and modern center of Riga Warm sunset light reflected in the water Romantic and relaxing atmosphere Perfect shots for photos and videos Comfortable boat and a smooth route As the sun slowly sinks below the horizon, you'll see the iconic silhouettes of towers, bridges, and embankments, painted in soft shades of gold and pink. This is the time when the city noise fades, and the river becomes a mirror of the evening sky. Who is this cruise for? For couples – as a romantic date For city visitors – to see Riga in a new light For friends and groups – to end the day beautifully For those who appreciate tranquility, aesthetics, and atmosphere A sunset cruise is more than just a boat ride; it's an experience that will remain in your memory. Allow yourself to slow down and enjoy the best part of your day on the water. Riga River Tour – experience Riga from the water.

Discover the flavors and ingredients of Latvia as you explore Riga’s open-air Central Market on this food tour. Join a small group and wander through the endless stalls to learn about the food traditions of the Baltic country. Enjoy samples of meats, bread, cheese, fish, fermented vegetables, drinks, and sweets for a comprehensive view of the local gastronomy.

We can offer you a „Old town panorama” trip with canal boats „ANNABELLA”, "ARABELLA" , "AMBER RĪGA". The boats are equipped with environmentally friendly engines! During about 50 min long „Old town panorama" we can inspect the popular tourism objects from a different angle. The route while traveling along the canal meats Kronvalds Park, Bastejkalns, Latvian National Opera, Shopping centre Stockmann Riga International Coach Terminal and Riga Central Market. When entering the river Daugava you will be able to enjoy beautiful scenery of TV Tower in Zaķusala, Riga castle, Riga Cath¬edral and other towers of the Old city. During the voyage you will also see Andrejosta and , Riga passenger terminal. This is a trip where you are welcome to see Old city after 800 years. *The audio guide is played in one language throughout the boat (as background). The language is chosen as the majority of passengers want. Customers cannot listen to audio guides individually in 1 language.

Discover Riga from both the water and its most authentic local market in this unique experience with a live guide accompanying you throughout the entire tour. Begin with a scenic 30-minute boat ride along the Riga Canal from Andrejosta to Riga Central Market. Unlike standard boat tours with audio guides, your professional guide will stay with you during the boat ride, market visit, and return cruise, sharing stories and local insights along the way. At Riga Central Market, one of Europe’s largest and most authentic markets, explore the lively pavilions, learn about Latvian food traditions, and enjoy tastings of local specialties, including hemp products, locally produced cheese, and Latvian craft beer. After approximately 1 hour at the market, return by boat to Andrejosta together with your guide.

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.

Avoid the slow shuffling pace of shared groups and set your own pace with this private sightseeing tour of Riga. Begin with a walking tour of the Old Town of Riga to see historic attractions such as the Dome Cathedral and House of the Blackheads. Continue by heading out of the historical center to see some of Riga’s impressive art nouveau architecture, before finishing at the Central Market.

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 the beautiful natural scenery of Gauja National Park without the hassle of handling logistics or worrying about getting lost with this shared hiking tour from Riga. After arriving in Sigulda, head into Gauja National Park for a 9.3 mile (15 kilometer) hike, taking in scenery such as Gutman Cave and the Gauja River along the way. This small-group tour has a maximum of eight travelers and includes hotel pickup.