Location: Riga
Top Things to do in Riga
Things to do in Riga, Riga Region: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings
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.
Restaurants in Riga
1. Culinary, Historic and Wine Tour to Sigulda and Cesis
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Spend an unforgettable 10-hours in two of Latvia's most charming towns, Sigulda and Cēsis. Your local guide will show you and your private group the local culture. Try mouth-watering ethnic cuisine prepared by top-restaurant chiefs, enjoy beautiful natural sights of Gauja National Park, explore romantic castles steeped in legends and taste delicious homemade wine in local winery.
Inclusions: Driver and transportation with comfortable vehicle, Local, professional and friendly guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit to winery
Exclusions: Food and additional drinks, Entrance tickets (approx. $14 USD/12 EUR per person), Cable tram ride ($8.25 USD/7 EUR per person)
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!
2. Private Tour in Kuldiga, Latvia
Kuldiga is known as one of the most romantic towns in Latvia. Historical architecture and the widest waterfall in Europe makes it worth spending 2,5 hours on the road.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water
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Reviewed By mikehoward6993
We loved our day visit to Sigulda. It was around an hour by train from Riga. Such a pretty town, spotlessly clean and very quiet in Feb but plenty to see and do. The Lutheran Church looked a picture infront of the frozen pond with clear blue skies above. The Livonian Castle was interesting with great views across the valley to Krimulda Manor and Turaida Castle. Plenty of places to get lunch and a drink. One of the prettiest railway stations I have seen and lovely and warm whilst we waited for the train home. If you want to go outside of Riga this is a great choice.
3. Exclusive Latvian Wine Tasting in Riga
You will visit the magical medieval cellar in the heart of Riga. From the first moment, you will feel an incredible atmosphere. Local monks will reveal the secrets of producing Latvian wine. You will hear fun facts and mystical legends. What a strange process is required before wine tasting? What local products do Latvians use in winemaking? You will discover surprising and even shocking combinations of flavors. In order to escape from the basement, you will have to guess all the ingredients! Are you ready for an exclusive experience?
Inclusions: 6 kind of wine, Local Snacks
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4. Riga Wine Tasting Session
Let’s be honest though- chances are you are there for reasons other than the history of the wine. We know, we get it. We’ll just throw some history in there to appease the intellectuals- really; we’re just all about the wine. This is a great activity to try some new flavors and relax with those you are closest to. Kick back and relax and let your worries melt away as we bring you some of the best wines in the country. We will teach you all about the different varieties and we’ll let your senses go wild. There are five basic steps in wine tasting: color, swirl, smell, taste, and savor. Don’t worry though if you skip a couple steps and go straight to the gulping- your secret is safe with us.
Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Venue hire, Vine tasting session, Vine history
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5. Local tastes of Vidzeme region. Traditional and modern flavours.
We invite you for a short trip in the traditional and modern world of Latvian flavors! This will be a slightly different journey than usual; it will mainly focus on Latvia's culinary heritage from ancient times to the present day. This will be a great opportunity to discover something new, have a good time, relax, indulge in the unusual taste and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy…During the tour, we will enjoy tasting beer, wine, cheese, baking traditional rye bread, enjoying a live fire cooked meal and visit a candy factory where everything remains as it was in the 1950s. The program provides you with the opportunity to meet people who know their craft well. They are professionals in the field who maintain Latvian traditions, realize and implement their culinary heritage and create new products.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, 5 different tastings, Guide., companion.
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off., Gratuities.
6. 2 Day Kurzeme Winery Tour
Have you ever imagined that it is possible to grow grapes in Latvia and make delicious wine from them? Have you ever tasted quince or rhubarb sparkling wine made in Latvia? Now is your opportunity to discover the wine region in Latvia and that's not it. Before wine tasting, you will have a chance to visit the first barefoot trail in Baltics and experience something unique. All our tours can be amended to your budget and preferences, just ask and we will be happy to help.
Inclusions: Visit To Barefoot Trail, Visit To Gallery In The Woods, Visit To 2 Wineries (Excursion, Degustation With Some Snacks ), 1 Night Stay At Cabin (Stay At Manor House For Additional Price)
Exclusions: Transfer And English Speaking Guide (For Additional Price), Lunch, Dinner And Breakfast
Reviewed By 801martenm
this is NOT a tour, unlike other kayaking tours in Riga, it is a kayak rental. To call it a tour, it should be guided but it was not, we were just left with kayaks to find the way on our own. If you would like to take a kayaking TOUR, book with other providers. Not very safe to left us alone on a water. But it was fun and nice anyway
7. 2 Days in Courland - Historic Towns, Food and Nature (All Inclusive)
A really eventful private all inclusive (yes, also accomodation and all of your meals) two day trip in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle to the western part of Latvia - Courland. You'll see and experience so many things that after these two days, you'll feel like it's been a week. Besides Liepāja, the main highlight of this tour, you'll enjoy: Lots of natural wonders like a hike on a peat bog, view over Europes widest waterfall, a sight of seashore cliffs at Jūrkalne, a footbridge and bird-watching tower on a lake, Latvia's most beautiful beach and some magnificent parks; Lots of cultural heritage like wine tasting at former worlds northernmost wineyard, trying Latvian traditional cuisine in the Art-noveau market of Liepāja, visiting former military prison (a prison lunch included) and much more; Guided walks through historic streets of Liepāja, Kuldīga and a few nice smaller towns; The tour is highly customisable, if you want any changes to the itinerary, just get in touch.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Everything
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Reviewed By fulviog219
We had a lot of private guides in our holidays around the world, in almost 20 countries and every time we had at least two or three of them. Harijs, our today's guide, was for sure one of the best. Warm, friendly, even thrilled to show us Riga and to explain us a lot of very interesting stories and anecdotes. Four and half hours passed in a while. He speaks a perfect English and was always helpful to answer a lot of questions. If you are a family o a small group of friends, Harijs is the perfect guide to introduce you to Riga beauties. Thank you for your comprehensive and professional job!
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