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The 15 Best Tours in Latvia

114 tours  ·  from $6

A long weekend or a full week, the shape is the same: three days of Riga and as many day trips as you can fit around them. The 15 below are the ones that earn a slot, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Riga Old Town walking tour - Town Hall Square sets the scene
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Riga Old Town walking tour

1.Riga Old Town walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 304 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes walking Riga’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Rita, Guna, Carlos, or Baiba. See Town Hall Square, St. Peter’s Church, Livu Square, the Cat House, and Riga Cathedral while hearing local legends, architectural facts, and practical advice for the rest of your stay.

“Carlas was an excellent guide and kept us both amused with local stories and also fascinated with the history and landmarks. 2 hours well spent and would definitely recommend. Thank you.”

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Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market - What you eat during the two-hour route
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Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

2.Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

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

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 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle - Two hours at Rundale Palace
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2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

3.2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Travel from Riga in a small shared group of up to eight people with guides such as Jānis or Viesturs. Visit Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, the Latvia-Lithuania border, and the Hill of Crosses in about eight hours. Palace and garden admission, castle tower entry, parking, and an air-conditioned ride are included. Lunch is not.

“Janis was a brilliant host and very knowledgeable as well as friendly. Would highly recommend this tour to all!”

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Discover Riga Bike Tour - Along the Daugava toward Riga’s wider city
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Discover Riga Bike Tour

4.Discover Riga Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Explore Riga by bicycle with an English-speaking guide on a roughly three-hour route through the Old Town, Latgale Suburb, the former Jewish Ghetto, Alberta Iela, parks, and the canal. Guides such as Arturs, James, and Arseny have led tours, which include a bike and helmet but no hotel pickup, food, or drinks.

“The perfect way to know the non touristic places in Riga. On top of that, explanations provided during the tour were super interesting. A 3h tour yiu must do if you are in Riga.”

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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights - The morning drive from Riga to the border
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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

5.Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Riga into Lithuania with guides such as Erlens, Janis, and Viktorija, stopping at the Latvia-Lithuania border and the striking Hill of Crosses. You’ll have about an hour to explore the hill, then visit Jelgava’s Orthodox cathedral, riverside promenade, lunch spots, and palace. The day lasts about 7.5 hours and costs $54.44 per person.

“Really good trip. Tour guide was excellent and friendly, driver professional. Good mix of people on the tour and a really nice day”

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Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov - What the 11 included shots feel like
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Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov

6.Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Meet at Riga Shooting Range for a short, closely supervised session with a Glock 17, Kalashnikov, and Winchester. An English-speaking instructor explains safe handling before each weapon. You get 11 included shots, may buy more firearms or ammunition, and can keep your target. Bring a passport or national ID, not a driver’s license.

“Tricky to find but worth the effort . Ask locals or look f9r the sports centre its underneath in basement”

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Best of Riga Walking Tour - Highlights and Hidden Gems - Vecrīga: Three Brothers, St. Peter’s, and city stories
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Best of Riga Walking Tour – Highlights and Hidden Gems

7.Best of Riga Walking Tour – Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $154

Walk about 8 km through Riga’s Art Nouveau district, Vecrīga, and Central Market with a local guide such as Liga, Edīte, Kristina, or Harrys. Expect architecture, Latvian history, a break, and four to six food samples. Public tours are small, while private tours can adjust the pace and route.

“No way we could have learned this much about this beautiful and rich of experience city on our own. Interesting stories and great insights!”

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Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group - Following Riga’s medieval and Renaissance details
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Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

8.Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk Riga’s medieval center in a group of 3 to 20 with an English-speaking local guide. Meet at Rātslaukums 7 and finish in Dome Square after about 90 minutes of stories, architecture, photo stops, and practical advice on food, drinks, shopping, and local specialties such as Riga Black Balsam.

“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).”

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5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga - Leaving your own cross at the hill
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5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

9.5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 5 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Riga to Lithuania in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Jānis, Krista, or Viesturs. You get about an hour at the moving Hill of Crosses, may leave or buy a cross, and can enjoy photo stops, local stories, and a drive through Jelgava.

“Collection from a convenient place in Riga, exactly on time. Richard greeted us warmly in his lovely nine seater Mercedes minibus. There was five of us, so loads of room. The two hour ride was made interesting by Richards observations and historical anecdotes. We had plenty of water and really moreish sweets supplied. The Hill of Crosses was a truly moving experience, something none of us will forget. On the way back the route deviated slightly to take in differing building styles and the grand winter palace. We were home on time, with enough of the day left to carry on sightseeing. We only had a limited time in Riga…”

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Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide - Starting among Riga’s parks and monuments
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Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

10.Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

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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Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga - When there is no snow, the cart keeps the plan alive
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Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga

11.Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $174

Leave Riga by private vehicle with guides such as Jans or Ilze, meet a competition-trained husky team near Salaspils, and learn to steer a sled on a 3-kilometer forest track. After hot drinks and snacks, take a short walk in snowy forest trails. If snow is too thin, the ride switches to a dog-cart.

“We had an amazing experience with the Huskys! The trip started with our tour guide, Jans, picking us up from our hotel and driving us into the forest. We met the wonderful team and the gorgeous Huskeys and got to meet them and play with them before the ride started. It was an incredible experience and so picturesque as we are riding through the forests! We finished the ride with a mulled wine and gingerbread biscuits, and even bought a souvenir. Then, Jans took us to a little village with a winery and did a mini-wine tasting experience all of wines made locally. An absolutely amazing day! Thoroughly enjoyed!”

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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle - Bauska Castle and the view from the tower
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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

12.Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Leave Riga for a full day across Latvia and Lithuania, with stops at Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. You get guided context, free time to explore, and transport in a small air-conditioned van. Guides such as Paul, Tomass, Gints, and Kristine have led this trip, though the guide varies by departure.

“A great day out. We crossed the border into Lithuania to visit the hill of crosses which was absolutely amazing. We were given free time to wonder around and take photos. We were hoping for a stop off at the border to grab a photo or two but we sailed straight through. Next we visited Rundāles Palace where we had a couple of hours to tour the gardens and the inside of the palace and have some lunch. Our final stop was at Bauska castle where we were treated to some historical facts before and were able to walk around the grounds. Unfortunately our trip didn’t included entrance into the…”

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Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour - House of the Black Heads: Riga’s grand public face
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Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

13.Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Walk Riga’s Old Town with an English-speaking private guide for about 1 hour 45 minutes. See the House of the Black Heads, St. Peter’s Church, the Cat House, Swedish Gate, Three Brothers, and Freedom Monument from outside. Guides such as Edvards, Kaspars, Eva, Santa, and Rihards are praised for clear storytelling and flexible answers.

“A great guide, with few words, clear voice he explained the history of Riga in fun and pedagogic way.”

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From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day - Wet forests and Ķemeri’s sulphur springs
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From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

14.Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235

Leave Riga with an eco-tour leader and spend about seven hours exploring Ķemeri National Park. Walk the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk, visit sulphur springs, look for birds at Lake Kaņieris, and finish by the Gulf of Riga at Ragaciems. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup, transport, and Latvian snacks included.

“My husband and I enjoyed our trip with Rolands. He was an expert on environmental issues and shared his knowledge and enthusisiam. with us. We enjoyed the diversity of the tour taking in bog, lake, forest and beach areas. He supplied a picnic of traditional Latvian fare, which we enjoyed. We were picked up promptly at our hotel and returned there afterwards.”

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Tour from Riga - Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses - Bauska Castle: One hour among medieval ruins
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Tour from Riga – Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

15.Tour from Riga – Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $114

Use this one-way transfer to travel from Riga to Vilnius while visiting Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses. The driver may also serve as your guide, with Adam, Andris, and Andrew praised for clear explanations and careful driving. Expect a small-group van, luggage space, and a tightly timed day.

“This tour is a brilliant way to travel from Riga to Vilnius whilst seeing more of Lativa and Lithuania. All 3 of the stops were really interesting and worth a visit. Our guide for the day, Andrew, was another story. All day he was aggressive, condecending and quite frankly rude. The atmosphere was uncomfortable all day and was run like a military operation. You were told where to sit, and were told he would open the boot only once to get out any stuff you needed. He was very strict on timings, accusing a girl of being late when she was on time. He clearly doesn't enjoy the job and…”

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