Things to do in Riga, Riga Region: The Best Tours

December 27, 2021 Marlin Saiz

The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
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1. Olympic Bobsleigh - Truly Unique Winter Adventure!

Lovely Riga
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Have you ever tried Bobsleigh during the summer? That’s right, you don’t need any ice to do so, and this activity is available all over the year! Safe technology and fast instructions will allow you to reach the speed up to 80 km/h (50 mph) on your first turn! There is no massive difference between summer and winter bobsleigh: same track, same principle, although your bob will be on the wheels! Three of you will fit in one bob together with our qualified driver! Ready? Steady? GO! For more information about the winter bobsleigh (October-March), please contact us directly.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance in the Viewing Tower

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Reviewed By 322baibav

Experience itself to actually hold a gun and shoot was quite something . Trainer was awesome - straight to the point not letting you back down ! I’m glad I did it . Anxiety definitely took over and so both trainer and Sandija was very encouraging !

2. Old Riga Walking Tour / Riga Altstadt Spaziergang

Vecrīga, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia Ilze Karlsone
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Old Riga is like a pearl of Baltics , located near the Daugava river . Architecture is kept from the Medieval times , there are nice squares , beautiful park near Riga City Canal , near Opera Building and Riga , like a pretty lady have lots of stories and lots of secrets. Swedish Gate is connected with a love legend and pancakes , Riga Cathedral have an organ with 6718 pipes and the Dom Square is like a heart of Old Riga and Riga is celebrating a birthday party of Sherlock Holmes, because there is also a Baker Street. You are welcome , dear guests !

Inclusions: You will have a walking tour with a local guide speaking Latvian , Russian , German and English .

Exclusions: Food, drinks , entrances, transport services are not included in the price.

3. "PanCars CITY RACE" with 5 cars

PanCars Rentals & Fun Team Building, Andrejostas iela 18, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia PanCars Rentals & Fun Team Building
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It is the funniest way how to explore Riga because of the funny car design (We call these car - PanCars). You can see the best spots of Riga in 3,5 hours while competing against the teams. You will be on board of a very special and very exclusive ride of a lifetime! This tiny vehicle is not the fastest you have been on but definitely the most adventurous. We promise you that you are going to steal all of the looks so be extra careful since the moment they see you in the Pancar, girls start losing their minds and ice-cream starts melting faster.

Inclusions: Prepared and clean cars for the event, fuel, Medals for 3 best teams, TPL (third party liability insurance), Technical support during the event, management of the event, tailor-made route, host of the event

Exclusions: Car delivery/ Pick-up within city of RIGA - 35 EUR/car one way, CDW (collision damage waiver) - 25 EUR/car (450 eur EXCESS), GPS navi - 12 EUR/piece

Reviewed By 223andriusg

That was amazing!!! Very pleasant staff, interesting tasks and great trip across Riga. Recommended for sure!

4. Go on a pilgrimage from Riga - visit Siluva and Hill of Crosses!

Amber Tours
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Use a chance to visit one more country on your list while visiting Riga! We can stop on the border between Latvia and Lithuania so you can take a photo with signs (optional). At the Hill of Crosses, you will have a chance to purchase a cross (at very reasonable prices) from the local people, to leave on the hill or take with you as souvenirs. Please note that you can also bring a cross which you've made yourself if you'd prefer to do so! At the Hill, we will take you on a guided tour so you get to know some stories and legends that will help you appreciate this place better. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves without the guide. After the Hill of Crosses we'll be driving to town Siluva where you'll have a free time to visit the chapel which was built on top of the stone (it is still there in the centre of the chapel) where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared back in 1608! After free time in Siluva, we'll be heading back to Riga.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By LightPacker444030

We did a tour with Krista and Amber Tours to Rundale Palace in Latvia and the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Krista was an amazing guide who provided us with a lot of information and perspective on living in Riga. The drive seemed to fly by as we talked non-stop with Krista and learned a lot of about her culture and life in Latvia.

5. Riga Market with tasting and Old Town guided private tour from Vilnius

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Visit 'Paris of the North', with all the comfort and flexibility by using private transport. Taste some of the local delicacies at one of the biggest markets in Europe (guide included). The market provides the city with fish, meat, vegetables, cheese, and much more. You will be able to try a variety of bites at each stand. Walk around the Old City of Riga with your driver/storyteller (for the in-depth historical experience an official guided tour is recommended). See the most iconic places before being transferred to your centrally located accommodation in Riga. N.B. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. The smells may be really strong at some of the stands (fish, meat). - Private transfer. - The unique tasting experience at the market with a local guide. - Discover the Old City of Riga.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tasting at the Markets with a local guide, Orientation walk around Old City of Riga with Your driver/storyteller

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Reviewed By Travelier_Sveta

It was the best choice to come from Vilnius to Riga with visiting all great point between cities. We saw frightful Hill of Crosses and amazing Rundale Palace Museum. I guess we wouldn't have visited these countrysides places without support. The good bonus for us was interesting Riga trip where we visited main sightpoints and squares. It was really helpful because we stayed in Riga for next 2 days and could plan our routes without advice, based on previous information. Thank you Vadim for our fruitfull tour!

6. Soviet Heritage Walking Tour - Riga after WW2

The Freedom Monument, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia Raami Travel
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Visit must-see places in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past. Through some extremely moving, sometimes horrifying stories find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. You will leave the "touristy areas" and see typical Soviet time buildings and monuments, and learn more about the fate of the Baltic States and its people during and after WWII. You'll end the tour in so called Stalin's Birthday Cake (aka. Academy of Sciences) where you'll enjoy beautiful views over Riga.

Inclusions: Local and professional guide, Public transportation tickets, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By 668bel_np

Latvian cuisine is exquisite and this is the perfect tour to discover it. We went around Rīga's central market with Liga, who introduced us to many flavours our palates had never tasted before: pickled veggies, hearty soups, delicious pastries. She made sure we were following all the sanitary requirements and we felt super safe with her. We couldn't recommend this tour enough. This is an experience for all senses since colours also invade you from all around. Great gourmet experience overall. Thanks Liga!

7. Delicious Food Tasting Adventure in Riga Central Market

Vecpilsētas iela 12, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia Raami Travel
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Enjoy a memorable food tasting experience in one of the largest and most beautiful European markets. During this 2-hours small-group or private tour, you will taste authentic Latvian products and discover some delicious flavors, as well as hear interesting stories related with the history of the market. Riga Central Market is one of the favorite shopping places in the city, and without a local guide it will be impossible to try all amazing flavors that are available there. Join this tour and experience Riga and Latvian food for real!

Inclusions: Food tasting (8-10 different samples), Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Pick - up from hotel or apartment in Riga city center (for private tours only).

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)

Reviewed By one1armykadiray

Its was great. And thanks to the tourguide... she was very good, and love his job to introduced the turist the beautyfull RIGA

8. Riga ATV Safari

Riga, Latvia Weekend In Riga
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Adrenaline pumping actions, high pace driving on dirt tracks and the incredible Latvian outdoors will make you understand the reasons behind the need to experience ATV Safari on your weekend. Your party will not be as interesting as you wish it would be if you will not experience this one of a kind outdoor ride with all your friends! There are plenty of diverse terrains and dirt tracks leading to wooded acres on top of the different sand quarries where you can rip off and show the quintessential power of your chosen ATV bike. This activity is inclusive of transfers, guide, safety instructions and thirty minutes ATV safari tour for each of you.

Inclusions: 30 Minutes Quad Safari , English Speaking Guide , Return Transfers

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9. Mini Baltic Tour: Riga - Sigulda - Secret Soviet Bunker - Cesis - Riga

This Mini Baltic Tour includes some main places to see. Sigulda (Bobsleigh Track, Sigulda castle, Turaida castle, Gauja national park and Gutmana caves), then move on to Cesis (Cesu castle) and then there is option to see a secreat Soviet Bunker with guided tour.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Fuel surcharge

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10. Day Tour to Kemeri National Park

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Take a day off on your trip from the busy city Riga. In this day tour you will have two main stops. One would be at Kemeri National park. This would be a hike on Bog Boardwalk. The next stop would be in Jurmala, this is a resort town. You will enjoy your walk through the main walking street Joma street with many small local shops as well as walk by the sea. You can also choose the option with guide and enjoy the guided tour in Jurmala. Private tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people or 7 people if option with guide is chosen.

Inclusions: Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Chris K

We contacted this company to see if they could provide us with an English speaking driver to take us from Riga to Liepaja for the day to visit the area my husbands father came from. They were more than happy to do this and we were taken to several places of interest including some free time in Liepaja town for lunch. Our driver was punctual, the ride was comfortable and he made sure we had a rest stop, the journey was about 3 hours each way! Despite the heavy rain we were lucky enough to have dry weather while we were there. A great day and I would recommend this company if you need a car during your stay.

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