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City Sightseeing Riga: routes, stops and tickets
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We list one City Sightseeing ticket option in Riga, from 40–60 min. Red double-decker buses sold under the City Sightseeing brand; the local company running the buses is not named on any page found, and tickets are resold through travel marketplaces. This guide covers 2 routes, its 18 distinct stops, when to ride and who it suits, then lines up the tickets.
- Routes2
- Stops18
- Shortest loop40M
- Ticket1
Route and stops
- Red Line
- Blue Line
A longer loop that starts in the Old Town, crosses to the Kipsala side of the Daugava and returns through the Art Nouveau district, the Cathedral area and the Central Market.
Red Line
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A shorter loop from the Old Town past the President's Castle and the sea passenger terminal, then through the Art Nouveau district to the station, the Academy of Sciences and the Central Market.
Blue Line
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What riders say
Across these tickets travellers rate City Sightseeing Riga 2.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews.
Best time to ride
Late spring to early autumn gives the longest operating season and the most frequent buses, and the Old Town and Art Nouveau streets are pleasant to look at from the upper deck. Winter is outside the service season.
Who it suits
- Families
- Two short loops and an open upper deck keep children engaged without long stretches on board.
- Couples
- The Art Nouveau district and the riverside views make a relaxed first overview before exploring the Old Town on foot.
- Seniors
- Staying seated for a full circuit avoids much of the cobblestone walking in the Old Town.
- First-time visitors
- Two lines let a first-time visitor cover the Old Town, the Art Nouveau streets and the Central Market in one outing.
Tips before you go
- Both lines start at the same Old Town stop, so it is easy to switch lines there.
- The Red Line takes the longer circuit across to Kipsala; the Blue Line is the quicker option.
- Operating hours can be extended on cruise-ship arrival days.
- Check the stop signs on the day, since stop names and positions differ slightly between maps.
Good to know
- Commentary languages listed by the operator: English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish.
- Buses: every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the season.
Sights along the way
Old Town, Freedom Monument, Riga Cathedral, Art Nouveau District, Central Market, Powder Tower, Latvian National Opera, Corner House, Kipsala Island, Bastion Hill.
Top-ranked in Riga: Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms), Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums), St Peter's Church, Riga Old Town (Vecriga), Latvian National Opera (Latvijas Nacionala Opera un Balets). All things to do in Riga.
Questions about City Sightseeing Riga
How many routes does the Riga hop-on hop-off bus have?
Two, a Red Line of about 60 minutes and a shorter Blue Line of about 40 minutes, according to resellers.
Where do the buses start?
Both lines start at Triangula Bastion in the Old Town.
Which languages is the commentary in?
Listings name 12 languages, including English, German, Russian, Latvian and Finnish.
How often do the buses run?
Listings give every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the season, with service from March to December.
Does the route reach the Art Nouveau district?
Yes, both lines stop at the Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) district.
How many City Sightseeing ticket options are there in Riga?
We list 1 City Sightseeing ticket option in Riga, lasting 40–60 min, rated 2.0 out of 5 across 1 traveller reviews.
Route and stop details checked 2026-10-15, from the operator's own pages where they could be read and from independent guides where they could not; where sources differ, the list may be incomplete. Routes and times change with the season, so confirm on the ticket page before you travel.