The 4 Best Boat Trips in Riga

1.Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Our pick

Spend about an hour cruising Riga’s canals and the Daugava River, passing parks, the Freedom Monument, Central Market, the Old Town skyline, Kipsala, and Vansu Bridge. You get an audio guide in several languages, a small group of up to 20 people, life vests, and blankets in cold weather. Bring your own phone and headphones.

“Relaxing! Calm! Beautiful views of Riga from a different vantage point. Loved seeing the cities skyline. This is a must do!! Give your feet a rest, and still explore and discover Riga!”

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

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

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.Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Drink and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $13

You’ll board at Andrejosta Yacht Club for a 50-minute cruise through Riga’s canals and open water. Look for the President’s Castle, Old Town, National Opera, bridges, and TV tower while enjoying sparkling wine, beer, water, or a soft drink. Captain Toms is among the friendly crew members mentioned by name.

“Short tour on canal then on river. No commentary but plenty of mulled wine. Sadly no soft drinks as promised.”

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4.Riga Canal and Daugava Boat Tour with Welcome Drink & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $11Best value

Cruise Riga’s canal and Daugava waterfront for about 50 minutes, passing the Freedom Monument, Central Market, and National Opera. Your ticket includes a speaker-played audio guide and a welcome drink, with boarding at Andrejosta Marina, a 10 to 15-minute walk from Old Town.

“Well organized casual cruise, great for relaxing and gathering your bearings. I did this first thing after arriving in Riga and it was a great lead-in to sights I’d later be walking to on foot. Professional and courteous crew.”

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