6 Food & Drink Experiences in Latvia to Build a Day Around

1.Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

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

Spend about two hours walking through all five historic Zeppelin hangars at Riga Central Market with a small group and guide Guna. You’ll sample Latvian meats, fish, cheeses, rye bread, pickles, sweets, peas, and local drinks. Tastings can amount to a light meal, though the tour is not sold as lunch.

“The meeting place was 500 meters from the market! It would have been easier to meet AT the market. There were too many people (22) and you could not hear most of what was said. The food samplings were: a smoked drumstick, raspberries, a shot of a local liquor, a bottle of water, grey peas and meat, a piece of candy, 2 pieces of cheese, 3 small pieces of bread with spreads (hemp, dried tomato, garlic/cheese, more cheese, pickled vegetables and fish with bubbly white wine, rye truffle and a danish pastry”

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

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

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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3.Private One Hour Riga Beer Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $44

Join Riga Beer Bike for a one-hour private ride through Riga’s Old Town. A sober guide meets you at Tirgoņu iela 10, leads you to the bike, and handles the route while your group pedals, chats, listens to music, and enjoys cold beer beneath a roof that helps if rain arrives. Anna is among the friendly hosts praised for making the outing fun and easy.

“Anna was amazing. The whole team were not only swiftly responsive with any query but super friendly. Outstanding experience.”

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4.Medieval Experience: Guided Sightseeing and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet your English-speaking guide at St. Peter’s Church for about an hour of Riga Old Town sightseeing, then enjoy Latvian food samples and one drink in a traditional medieval restaurant. Guides such as Valentina have led engaging walks, with optional traditional drink tastings available. The private tour ends where it starts.

“We enjoyed our tour of Riga, although were surprised when the guide left us at the restaurant. She was very informative and we enjoyed the tour quite a bit. We had a taste of 2 levels of alcohol shots and then some Latvian foods hat were very good.”

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5.Riga Black Balsam XO Tasting Exclusive Flavor in Limited Edition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet at Black Magic Bar in Old Riga for a private 90-minute tasting of Riga Black Balsam XO, an 8-year-old French brandy blend aged in oak. Your group of up to 10 also receives flavored coffee and two kinds of truffles in an 18th-century setting, with hosts such as Richard and Eleanor known for lively presentations.

“Luckily, I had had some Balzam before as a co-worker of mine brought me some back from his work trip to Riga. Now, I got to do an exclusive Balzam tasting with my wife in the secret room. The host was brilliant as he was funny and charming. I think I was one of a few who loved this drink. However, it is more about the experience of trying something unique to only one country. I really recommend giving this a try as it is fun and well worth it.”

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6.Private Snowmobile or ATV Safari with Riga Black Balsam Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $164

Leave Riga by private vehicle for a two-hour ATV or quad-bike outing in a pine forest. Your driver provides door-to-door pickup and return anywhere in Riga on request. Safety gear, water, transport, and a private setting are included. Confirm the snowmobile option and Black Balsam tasting details before booking.

“It was a great experience. Service was excellent. It was a beautiful forest scenery! We recommend to everyone”

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