Latvia · WALKING TOURS
Riga’s Old Town is small enough to cross in twenty minutes and dense enough to need a guide. These 15 walks cover the guild houses, the cathedral, the Swedish Gate and the market, with prices from the cost of two coffees upward.
Riga Old Town walking tour with a great guide, free sights, and an easy route through Riga’s landmarks, legends, and best orientation.
“Walking, stopping, listening to guide explain points of interest. Excellent guide who also informed us of Latvia’s current state with its support of Ukraine and the Russian population in Latvia. Very interesting and that alone was worth price of tour.”
Small-group guided walk through Riga’s UNESCO Old Town with clear audio, photo stops, and local tips, ending at Dome Square.
“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.”
Private 1h45 English walking tour of Riga Old Town, exterior highlights, lots of Q&A, ends at House of the Black Heads.
“Five of us took the private tour in English. The tour guide Edvards was exceptionally knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting. He also took into account the interests of our group as we walked round the old town. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - an excellent tour!!”
2-hour Riga Old Town walk with a local guide, key landmarks and church interiors. Small groups in English, tickets cost extra.
“Our guide was very informed and we had a very enjoyable time. Excellent value for money”
Riga Art Nouveau walking tour decodes Freedom and Opera symbols, then focuses on Alberta Iela. English, small groups, about 1h45.
“Guta was a fantastic guide! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Art Nouveau architecture in Riga. She even offered to take us through the Riga Central Market afterwards because the tour we had arranged canceled at the last minute.”
A 2.5-hour private Old Town walk in Riga packed with legends, golden roosters, and a Riga Black Balsam tasting.
“Lina was an excellent tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about Riga history and shared with us visual support through a folder of artifacts. Lina answered all of our questions and was generous with her time to explain the history. Her content was interesting. I don’t think any other guide would have been so engaging. She showed us things one won’t find in a tour book. She was also very warm and friendly. We definitely recommend her tour. It’s worth every minute!”
Riga Old Town walking tour with hotel pickup, a small group feel, and free-access stops at Town Hall Square, Cathedral, Swedish Gate, and Livu Square.
“This tour was great! Our guide was personable, knowledgeable and flexible to our needs. Highly recommended.”
A private Riga walking tour with an English guide through Old Town, Art Nouveau on Strēlnieku iela, and Europe’s biggest market.
“This was a case of the guide turning a run-of-the mill tour into something more. Valentina's knowledge (and love) of the city made this tour great. It was a great introduction to the city and the country for our first full day in Riga. We paired it with the Art Nouveau tour and were lucky enough to have Valentina for both. She gave us two hours on hour own for lunch then met us again for the second tour. It was a great day in Riga topped off with an evening at the Christmas Market.”
3-hour guided walk through Riga’s Old Town and Art Nouveau district, with quick stops at top sights and tips to spot the details.
“One of the best tour guides ( ANDRA) we even had! Take it! Do not miss out... Take it! Do not miss out...”
A 2-hour Old Riga orientation walk with a local guide, covering key squares and landmarks without building entrances. Private group.
“Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Went through all the main highlights of the city. You don’t need more than 2 hours.”
Riga Art Nouveau walking tour: a 2-hour small group stroll with a local guide, photo stops, and key Jugendstil streets near the Art Nouveau Museum.
“We picked random a guide for beer 🍺 tour in Riga. We had also a history touring because Gunta our great guide was terrific 👌👌 she told interesting storys and walked with us a big tour in the central city of Riga.”
A self-guided Art Nouveau puzzle walk in Riga using the Questo app, with clues, iconic facades, and flexible timing.
“This game -that took us around 90 minutes to complete - was on one hand a lot of fun with a very well written story and thought-out riddles and puzzles. On the other hand you will read a lot about Art Nouveau and the area. Worth playing.”
A private English walking tour in Riga with a local, customized to your interests, practical tips, and a friendly pace, from Rātslaukums.
“Riga’s interesting history was shared by our guide who was excellent. We kept up a good pace, but it wasn’t too strenuous.”
Private 3-hour walking tour in Riga Old Town and Art Nouveau, with port pickup and a tailored guide. See Dome, Freedom Monument.
“Excellent tour and guide. Very knowledgeable about history, city, architecture, and key sites. Guide was personable and engaging.”
Private 2-hour walk of Riga Central Market, UNESCO listed, with food tastings and history, ending near Town Hall Square.
“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.”
An hour in the Old Town, or a full day on the road south.
