Top Riga 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.

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.

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

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.

Get an orientation to Riga on this tour with a guide providing navigation and insightful commentary. This is a great overview of the city for first-time visitors or travelers who prefer to explore on their own; you can get tips on where to visit further after the tour. You can also ask your local guide plenty of questions.

What better way to see the fascinating city of Riga than on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour available for either 24 or 48-hours. With so much to explore, from the beautiful UNESCO-listed Old Town, numerous parks, excellent museums, and thriving underground music and arts scene, there is something for everyone, and the best way to discover it all is aboard our comfortable, double-decker buses. Sit back, relax and admire panoramic views from the top-deck as we drive past all the not-to-be-missed attractions. With the freedom to hop-on and hop-off as much as you like, you can create your own itinerary suited to your interests and needs. Informative audio guides are available in a variety of languages, ensuring you learn lots of interesting facts about this beautiful city and its history. Book with City Sightseeing today and get ready to explore Riga!

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 personalized attention from a private guide while on this tour focused on Riga's art nouveau architecture. Stroll through Riga's downtown to find some of the architectural gems you might not stumble upon on your own, listening to architecture-focused commentary from your guide. Visit as many of the 800 art nouveau buildings as possible in your 2-hour tour time; efficient travel is made possible with a private tour.

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.