The 6 Best Riga City Tours

1.Best of Latvia, Jurmala, Kemeri N Park, Kuldiga City, Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $200Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours with guide Jimmy or Jimmy and Simona exploring Latvia beyond Riga. Walk the Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, visit Kuldiga’s old town and waterfall, see Jurmala’s wooden houses and beach, stop in Sabile, and enjoy a Latvian meal. Pickup is available, with groups limited to 12 people.

“Great experience and fantastic way to see more of Latvia outside of Riga. Chance to explore idyllic villages, nature, and experience delicious local cuisine!”

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2.Private Boat Tour experience in Riga (City Canal and Daugava)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Board Captain’s Boat Dāvids at Andrejosta for a private 45-minute cruise through Riga’s City Canal and along the Daugava. You’ll see parks, bridges, the Freedom Monument, Central Market, the National Library, Riga Castle, and Old Town from the water. Captain Dāvids keeps the ride relaxed, clean, and focused on your group.

“This private boat tour was in a lovely new boat with a charming captain who told us all about the sights. He was caring when helping elderly on board. Highly recommend to everyone! Far better then other group boat tours and similar price.”

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3.Private grand Riga city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Explore Riga with a private English-speaking guide and driver, including Art Nouveau streets, Central Market, Old Town, St. Peter’s Church, Riga Castle, and the Freedom Monument. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and flexible stops are included. Guides such as Erlens and Elvis can adjust the pace and add coffee breaks or special-interest detours.

“Outstanding tour. Erlens was a fantastic guide and we thoroughly enjoyed this day. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about Riga and Latvia in general. Erlens didn’t just follow a script; he was engaging and answered our questions with thoughtful, honest responses.”

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4.Kayak Rental in Riga City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet Advaita Adventures at Andrejostas iela 3A for a short paddling and safety briefing, then set out with a kayak, life jacket, and waterproof bag if needed. You can follow suggested routes through Riga’s canal and river waters, return to the same point, and enjoy a flexible outing at your own pace.

“Easy to book, the guys were very friendly and gave me everything I needed… a quick safety chat and equipment handed over, then some advice on some good routes. I went through the canal, then back along the river. Not many big boats so was easy to navigate and gave a brilliant new perspective of the city.”

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5.CITY QUEST RIGA: unlock the mysteries of this city!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Start at Riga’s Freedom Monument and follow a smartphone-led quest through the city center. Solve puzzles, crack codes, find recommended sights, and learn local facts at your own pace. The private game lasts about 2.5 hours, costs $33.57 per group of up to six, and ends where it begins.

“Friends of 5 who did this first day we were in Riga a long weekend with lovely weather. Very nice way to get to know the city at your own pace and with as many drink breaks as you want. Completely affordable distances and fun challenges at Read moreAuto-translated”

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6.Riga’s Architecture: A self-guided audio tour of the city’s art nouveau history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $5Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to walk from Riga’s National Museum of Art to Alberta iela 12 in 30 to 45 minutes. Hear how Mikhail Eisenstein shaped the city’s ornate façades, learn to spot Art Nouveau details, and see how Latvian architects developed National Romanticism. Audio, maps, and route data work offline in English.

“Highly recommend. Just enough information to understand what you are looking at and why it’s important, but not so much you get bored. Once the app is downloaded, you also have access to other self-guided tours direct through it.”

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