Top Latvia Sightseeing Tours in 2026

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.

Take a trip from Riga to Vilnius and on the way learn about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun filled 12 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania. Visit the monumental Salaspils Memorial Ensemble to victims of Fascism near Riga to learn about the II World War in the Baltic countries. Be amazed by the Rundāle Palace that is considered the grandest stately home in the Baltics and a true gem of Baroque architecture and of South-Latvian countryside. Once in Lithuania we’ll visit the Hill of Crosses that is a famous pilgrimage destination and a site of resistance against Soviet occupation. Walk the streets of Kaunas, the once capital of Lithuania and a city that is rich with history and culture. See the beautiful riverside and the many lovely churches in the Kaunas Old Town.

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 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.

Set sail on the River Daugava aboard the modern VECRĪGA for a memorable 1-hour panoramic tour. Marvel at the stunning views of Riga's Old Town, featuring its iconic towers, Riga Castle, and the National Library. Enjoy the tropical ambiance on the open deck while sipping refreshing cocktails or relax in the stylish lounge below with panoramic windows. This tour is perfect for families, with amenities like free Wi-Fi. - Discover Riga's stunning architecture and vibrant riverside - Enjoy a refreshing cocktail on the upper deck with tropical decor - Family-friendly with amenities like free Wi-Fi and a play area for kids

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.

A simple, but must excursion to create a first impression of Riga and to orient travelers. The main highlights of Riga in short time sightseeing combined driving and walking tours. It will be useful after excursion as well to know more what and where to eat, where to go, which museums to visit or how to fulfill the rest of the time. It is best to do with a local guide.

Take a day trip from Riga to see the Latvian countryside on this private sightseeing tour of Sigulda. The charming town offers a rich variety of destinations; you'll have a chance to see one of the largest grottos in the Baltics, a castle that dates from the 13th century, a cable car over Gauja River Valley, and even a bobsleigh track. Depending on the season, you can also go zip-lining or bungee jumping.

Discover the historic center of Riga by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a hunter of the supernatural, who has come to Riga to save the city from a dark force. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Riga Cathedral, Roland’s statue, Bremen Town Musicians and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the fascinating legend of Riga’s roosters. • Discover Riga’s mighty giant. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

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.

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

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.

I share Soviet Latvia through personal stories - from my family, friends, and people of Riga who lived it. This tour helps you understand how this history shaped who we are as Latvians and why it still influences our politics and perspectives today.

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.

Watch the sun rise over Kemeri National Park during this private tour of one of Latvia’s natural treasures. After experiencing dawn in one of Latvia’s largest wetland bogs, enjoy hotel pickup and a drive through the seaside city of Jurmala, stopping for leisure time at the beach, with an option to take in treetop views from Dzintari Forest Park’s tower.

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.

Skip the hassle of finding your own way there and the crowds that come with shared tours by taking this private tour to the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble outside Riga. Learn about the history of the Salaspils Concentration Camp created and used by the Nazis from 1941 to 1945, as well as the memorial statues created to remember its victims. There is a limit of eight travelers on this tour.

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.

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.

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.

Incorporate some fun and puzzles into your sightseeing of Riga with this smartphone exploration game. Follow a story focusing on Riga’s art nouveau architecture and solve clues along the way that will help you learn more about the art nouveau style, as well as the real-life stories behind these impressive buildings.

Combine visits to two of Riga's top museums with personalized attention on this private tour of the Lativan Ethnographic Open-Air Museum and the Riga Motor Museum. Learn about the history of automobiles in the Baltics as well as the culture and history of the region through the two stops. You'll learn much more than you would simply exploring on your own with the addition of your guide's insightful commentary.