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The 15 Best Tours in Latvia

106 reviewed

Every tour on this site, one page, strongest first. These 15 are the ones that hold up: what each costs, how long it runs, and what you actually see. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them suits the days you have.

Riga Old Town walking tour

Riga Old Town walking tour - Price and timing: value plus real-world comfort

1.Riga Old Town walking tour

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

Riga Old Town walking tour covers top sights in 1h45 with funny, detailed guide stories and a budget-friendly price.

“Excellent, very comprehensive tour of old town with lots of history. Guide was very good and I came away feeling much more informed about Riga.”

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Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market - The 2-hour route, where you start and where you finish

2.Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

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

Walk Riga Central Market’s five zeppelin hangars and taste enough Latvian bites for a full meal, with a small English group and stories.

“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

2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle - Bauska Castle: fortress ruins, GoT-style vibes, and tower views

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

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

Riga day trip across Latvia and Lithuania with Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, border photos, and the emotional Hill of Crosses.

“Nice tour and great guide! Interesting places and enjoyable ride. If you’re looking for a day trip to see sites outside of Riga, while dipping your toe into Lithuania, this excursion is a good choice.”

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Discover Riga Bike Tour

Discover Riga Bike Tour - Town Hall Square to 1905: Start with the Big Political Backstory

4.Discover Riga Bike Tour

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

A 3-hour guided Riga bike tour covering old and lesser-seen districts, plus Daugava river views and Art Nouveau streets, in English.

“What a fun and effective way to get to know the town and meet new people. Arturs was knowledgeable and took such good care of the group. I had the best time. Warmly recommended!”

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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights - Meeting at 9:00 and settling into the day

5.From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

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

Day trip from Riga to Lithuania and Jelgava: guided Hill of Crosses, border photo stop, Orthodox cathedral, and riverfront promenade.

“A great guide who was fun and the information he gave us has stayed with me. He was very helpful and went out of his way to make our trip memorable.”

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

Riga Gun Range: shooting with Winchester, Glock17, & Kalashnikov - Getting to the range: finding Aleksandra Grīna bulvāris 2

Best of Riga Walking Tour – Highlights and Hidden Gems

Best of Riga Walking Tour - Highlights and Hidden Gems - Vecriga (Old Riga): Three Brothers, House of Blackheads, and legends

Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group - Rātslaukums 7 meeting point and why Dome Square is the right finish

8.Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

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

1.5-hour small-group tour of Riga’s UNESCO Old Town with an English guide, photo stops, and headset audio ending at Dome Square.

“Wonderful tour filled with Riga’s rich history. Easy walking with lots of small details that add to the charm of Riga!”

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

5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga - How the meeting point sets the tone

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide - The First Stretch Through the Park: Monuments at Water Level

Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga

Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga - Salaspils start: meet the husky team and learn to steer

11.Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga

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

Private husky sledding from Riga with hotel pickup, a musher lesson, 3 km ride, and snowy forest trails, with snacks and hot drinks.

“We upgraded to the longer trip which I would recommend. Private tour up to the national park with very friendly dogs and hosts followed by a village tour and local wine tasting. It felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.”

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

Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle - Stop 1 in Bauska Castle: Views First, Museum If You Want It

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

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

Riga day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses, and Bauska Castle with hotel pickup, small group size, and time to explore.

“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

Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour - Private pacing, up to 15, with time to ask

13.Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Private Riga Old Town walk with an English guide. See top landmarks from the outside in 1h45, with time to ask questions.

“The tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend her. We enjoyed the tour of the old town and history”

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From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day - Wet forests and sulphur springs, where the park gets interesting fast

14.From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

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

Full-day nature escape from Riga to Kemeri National Park, bog boardwalk, sulphur springs, Lake Kaņieris tower, and Ragaciems coast.

“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

Tour from Riga - Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses - The day’s route, and how to enjoy it without rushing