Top 3 Market Tours in Riga

1.Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Spend about two hours touring Riga Central Market with a guide such as Guna, tasting Latvian meats, fish, cheeses, breads, pickles, sweets, and drinks. The route covers all five former zeppelin hangars and ends in the market food hall. Tastings can add up to a full meal, though large groups may make it hard to hear.

“Amazing tour of the markets. Got to sample local fruits, meats, cheeses and even my favourite riga black!! If you want an introduction to latvian culinary tastes this is a trip worth booking. Our guide was fantastic and really knew her stuff. The sights, smells and tastes are not to be missed.”

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2.Riga Central Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about two hours with a private group and an English-speaking guide such as Dace or Edgar, tasting Latvian foods across five market pavilions. Try sprats, hemp butter, rye bread, smoked meats, cheese, pastries, beer, and seasonal produce, then explore the outdoor stalls and nearby Spikeri warehouses.

“Great tour! Our guide, Edgar was so knowledgeable about Latvian cuisine! We learned about food, culture and customs. We enjoyed samples of smoked meats, cheese, pastry, fish, vegetables, deserts and drinks! Edgar found there was a particular dessert we were extremely fond of and at the end of our tour, he bought us some to take back to our hotel! Come hungry!”

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3.Fun Walk Private Tour Around Central Market Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $401

Explore Riga Central Market with a private guide, tasting salads, sandwiches, fresh juices, fish, and other local foods while learning how its huge market halls shaped Latvian life. The walk ends in Riga Old Town. It lasts about two hours, though the market stop is listed as 25 minutes, so confirm the exact timing and tasting plan before booking.

“The guide made us to enjoy the fascinating blend of history and culinary delights at the Riga Central Market. We sampled some incredible local specialties along the way. Big kudos to our guide for making this experience so memorable.”

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