Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Riga, Latvia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore Riga’s UNESCO-listed medieval center on foot
- Plenty of stops to admire the architecture and take photos
- Local guide: receive recommendations on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Tour guide system is used to enchance audibility if more than 12 participants
- Group tour with a minimum of 3 and max 20 participants
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Rātslaukums 7, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
How to find us We can easily be found in the very heart of Old Riga on Town Hall Square near the big yellow umbrella with ‘Guides Smile Line” on it, our office is located inside the House of the Blackheads. Look for the Yellow Umbrella on the Town Hall Square!
End point
- Dome SquareDoma laukums, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Dome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. It is deemed to be the heart of the city as all activities meet here, flowing in from seven streets like seven arteries.
Itinerary
1
Smile Line Day Tours
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 135 reviews
Andrew_T, Feb 2026
Very detailed content from a very knowledgeable guide.
Even in temperatures of -9 degrees, she kept our party engaged for almost 2 hours.
Veronica_S, Feb 2026
Great guide, offered personal experiences and great perspectives and stories. The weather was very cold and she did a nice job of making stops along the way to warm us up!
Louiza_P, Jan 2026
The guide never came, neither were we ever informed about cancellation.
Its a pity, wasted our precious time.
Davina_M, Dec 2025
Excellent walking tour ,definitely a must do whilst in Riga.Our guide was very friendly and we learnt so much about the country .
JeanFrancois_A, Dec 2025
Very nice tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and had so much to share. This should be a 2h tour.
Andrew_J, Dec 2025
Good tour. Well arranged and with earphones on you could hear everything. Good start to our few days here
Heather_R, Oct 2025
Wonderful tour filled with Riga’s rich history. Easy walking with lots of small details that add to the charm of Riga!
Joanne_L, Oct 2025
Inara was amazing!
Humourous with lots of tales and stories to share! She’s a very open and educated lady that is very proud of her culture.
Amazing walking despite the rain and I enjoyed my time with her very much!
Alan_H, Sep 2025
Comprehensive walking tour for almost 75 minutes. Great commentary. Older woman tour guide was a bit rough around the edges in at the start but warmed up. Worth the money.
AnnMarie_C, Aug 2025
It was a very thorough tour of Riga. The guide had a great knowledge about the buildings and little interesting tidbits about various sites. She kept the tour going and didn't linger at sites (good).
janet_b, Jul 2025
This is a speedy tour of the outside of Riga’s main medieval and renaissance buildings. Our guide pointed out many fascinating details that we might otherwise have not seen.
Russell_F, Jul 2025
Guide was very informative and spoke excellent English
Potted History eloquently executed and sights visited an absolute must
Eric_T, Jul 2025
Excellent overview of old town Riga with good stories. Took us to places you won’t find on your own. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you very much for your review! We very are glad you enjoyed it
Kristye_D, Jun 2025
Wonderful tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and the headsets meant we could hear her well. We saw so many interesting places and her personal experience made it more meaningful.
Chris_M, Jun 2025
Easy to find the meeting point. Very nice walking tour of the entire town. Informative and fun. Nice pace and pleasant day.
Shital_G, Sep 2024
This is a great way to learn and navigate around the beautiful city of Riga, the tour guide was great and spoke great English. Very informative.
Adrian, Mar 2024
Nelli was a great guide, knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend this tour, gives a good introduction to Riga.
Zoe_L, Jan 2024
Super easy meet location, great tour with Tatiana! She was so knowledgeable and spoke beautiful English. She kept us moving around and into a few warm places to have a quick break from the -13c degree temperatures. She also made a great recommendation to try some local black basalm at the end of the tour!
Hassin_S, Jun 2023
Great way to see Old Town and stories behind the buildings. The 1.5 hours was just right to see all the highlights. Highly recommend.
marie_d, May 2023
Not really necessary to take walking tour as town so small. Expensive for the experience only viator trip I had booked that if cancelled no refund
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear valued customer,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback regarding your experience with our walking tour in Old Town. We're sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations and that you found it unnecessary due to the small size of the town.
Our aim is to provide informative and enjoyable experiences for all our customers, regardless of the size of the location. We understand that each traveler has different preferences and expectations, and we apologize if the tour did not align with yours on this occasion.
Regarding the cost, we strive to offer competitive pricing that reflects the quality of service and the expertise of our local guides. We take into account various factors such as the duration of the tour, the expertise of our guides, and the resources required to ensure a smooth and enriching experience for our customers. We apologize if you felt the tour was expensive compared to your expectations.
As for the refund policy, we understand your frustration. However, it's important to note that Viator is a marketplace that connects travelers with tour operators and service providers. Each tour has its own cancellation and refund policy set by the tour operator. We do our best to clearly communicate these policies to our customers before they make a booking, but we apologize if there was any confusion in this regard.
We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and cater to the diverse needs of our customers. If you have any further concerns or if there is anything we can do to rectify the situation, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team directly. We value your business and would like to ensure your satisfaction.
Thank you for choosing Viator, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Sincerely,
Smileline
Dimitra_T, Nov 2022
Our guide was Gunta. She is a very welcoming and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour lasted around 1.5 to 2 hours and it was so interesting that we lost track of time. We entered hidden gems of the city and she made sure we know all stories around famous places. This was a memorable experience in Riga! Thank you!
Amanda_H, Jan 2022
Gunta was a fantastic guide. She was patient and engaging with my daughter and helped us get to know the history of Riga a little more!
A_v, Sep 2025
Guide talks too fast and does not wait for the group to get together. There were only six of us, don't know what she's doing with a bigger group. No time for pictures. Guide starts talking when there is 1 person standing with her. I missed half the explanation.
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