The 6 Best Riga City Tours

1.Best of Latvia, Jurmala, Kemeri N Park, Kuldiga City, Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $200Our pick

Travel with Jimmy and a small group from Riga through Jurmala, Kemeri National Park, Sabile, Kuldiga, Tukums, and Ragaciems. Walk the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, see Kuldiga’s wide waterfall and old bridge, enjoy a Latvian meal, and finish by the Baltic Sea. Hotel pickup may be arranged with WhatsApp contact.

“Long day but cover a lot of ground. We really enjoyed our day with Jimmy who is an excellent driver and very personable. All the places we visited were worthwhile. Highly recommended”

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

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

Board Captain’s Boat Dāvids at Andrejosta for a private 45-minute cruise through Riga’s City Canal and along the Daugava. You’ll pass parks, bridges, the Freedom Monument, Central Market, the National Library, Riga Castle, and Ķīpsala while your captain shares local history. The boat is clean, comfortable, and suited to small private groups.

“We had a very nice time on a boat getting to know Riga a bit more! Boat is very nice and comfortable. Luxurious feel. Would definitely recommend”

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3.Private grand Riga city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Explore Riga in four hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver. You’ll walk the Old Town, visit the Central Market, admire Art Nouveau streets, and see major landmarks including St. Peter’s Church, Riga Castle, and the Freedom Monument. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and transport are included.

“Great tour given that we had few hours in town. Very pleasant and informative guide. We learned a lit, seen everything promised and went on to do few additional activities. Price was fair . Highly recommended”

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4.Kayak Rental in Riga City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $17

You’ll receive a short safety briefing, life jacket, waterproof bag if needed, and route advice before paddling Riga’s waterways. From Andrejostas iela 3A, you can ask about heading through the canal and along the river. The rental lasts about two to three hours and returns to the starting point.

“Easy to book, the guys were very friendly and gave me everything I needed… a quick safety chat and equipment handed over, then some advice on some good routes. I went through the canal, then back along the river. Not many big boats so was easy to navigate and gave a brilliant new perspective of the city.”

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5.CITY QUEST RIGA: unlock the mysteries of this city!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Start at Riga’s Freedom Monument and guide yourself through the city with a smartphone, solving puzzles, cracking codes, and following a map of notable places. This private quest lasts about 2.5 hours for groups of up to six, with no guide present. Michael and the Just Escape Your City team provide the access details and final adventure summary.

“Friends of 5 who did this first day we were in Riga a long weekend with lovely weather. Very nice way to get to know the city at your own pace and with as many drink breaks as you want. Completely affordable distances and fun challenges at Read moreAuto-translated”

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6.Riga’s Architecture: A self-guided audio tour of the city’s art nouveau history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $5Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a 30 to 45 minute self-guided route from the Latvian National Museum of Art to Alberta iela 12. Hear how Mikhail Eisenstein shaped Riga’s ornate streets, learn to spot art nouveau details, and discover the Latvian National Romantic style. Audio, maps, and route data work offline.

“Highly recommend. Just enough information to understand what you are looking at and why it’s important, but not so much you get bored. Once the app is downloaded, you also have access to other self-guided tours direct through it.”

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