Experience the best of Riga
Riga, Latvia's capital on the Baltic, is a Hanseatic city of medieval spires and streets of Art Nouveau façades.
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Riga was founded in 1201 and grew rich as a Hanseatic trading port on the Daugava River. Its old town, listed by UNESCO, has cobbled lanes around the Dome Cathedral, with a famous organ, and the spire of St Peter's Church, which has a viewing platform. The House of the Blackheads, a gabled merchants' guild hall, and the Three Brothers, among the oldest houses in the city, stand in the heart of the old town.
Streets around Alberta iela are crowded with Art Nouveau façades, many by the architect Mikhail Eisenstein, with masks, sphinxes and sculpted figures. The Central Market is housed in five former Zeppelin hangars. Mežaparks and the Daugava embankment offer greenery. Jūrmala, a resort strip of wooden villas and a long sandy beach, lies about half an hour west by train, and Sigulda's castles and the Gauja valley are an hour to the north-east.
Dark rye bread, smoked fish, and grey peas with bacon are Latvian staples, and pīrāgi are small bacon-filled buns. Black Balsam, a herbal liqueur, is made in Riga and goes into coffee and cocktails. Midsummer, on 23 and 24 June, is celebrated with wreaths of oak leaves and bonfires.
- 1 hop-on hop-off route
- Free cancellation on 75% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 24
Top 10 attractions in Riga
Number 1Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms)
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Number 2Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums)
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Number 3St Peter's Church
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Number 4Riga Old Town (Vecriga)
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Number 5Latvian National Opera (Latvijas Nacionala Opera un Balets)
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Number 6Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
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Number 7House of the Blackheads (Melngalvju Nams)
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Number 8Albert Street (Alberta Iela)
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Number 9Riga Castle (Rigas Pils)
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Number 10Small Guild (Maza Gilde)
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Questions about Riga
- What is there to do in Riga?
- We list 442 experiences in Riga. The largest groups are day trips (63), city tours (59).
- What are the top attractions in Riga?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Riga are Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms), Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums), St Peter's Church, Riga Old Town (Vecriga).
- What is the most popular experience in Riga?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Riga Old Town walking tour", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 383 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Riga?
- Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Riga; the most reviewed is "City Sightseeing Riga Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour" with 1 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Riga take?
- The typical experience in Riga lasts about 2.5 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Riga?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 75% of the 442 experiences we hold for Riga. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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