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Riga Canal Cruise: Scenic Eco-Friendly Tour
4.4
92 Ratings
Rīga
Take a delightful 1-hour boat tour on the eco-friendly canal boat through the picturesque Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Discover the top attractions of Riga’s old town and historic city center. An audioguide is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Finnish, Polish, Russian, and Latvian.
Take a delightful 1-hour boat tour on the eco-friendly canal boat through the picturesque Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Discover the top attractions of Riga’s old town and historic city center. An audioguide is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Finnish, Polish, Russian, and Latvian.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kronvalda Park - Boat pier located in this park as well as lots of different and unique monuments located here. During the trip boat will cross all the park you can ask Captain to tell you about each monument you see.
- Latvian National Theater - During the trip boat will pass Latvian National Theater and if you ask Captain he will tell the…
- Kronvalda Park - Boat pier located in this park as well as lots of different and unique monuments located here. During the trip boat will cross all the park you can ask Captain to tell you about each monument you see.
- Latvian National Theater - During the trip boat will pass Latvian National Theater and if you ask Captain he will tell the history of this building
- Bastejkalna Park - During the trip boat will pass along the historical Bastion Hill and you can discover it from a different angle
- Freedom Monument - During the trip boat will pass the Freedom Monument and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you about this monument.
- Monument to the Mayor George Armitstead - During the trip boat will pass this beautiful and unique monument. Why is it unique? Ask Captain to tell you about it!
- Latvian National Opera - During the trip boat will pass the Latvian National Opera and you can discover it from a different angle.
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Stockmann - During the trip boat will pass under the Stockmann Shopping center through the tunnel. After the boat pass it you will be able to see the construction works of the new and modern railway together with new railway station that will connect the Baltic states with Central Europe and Scandinavia.
NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip. -
Central Market (Centraltirgus) - During the trip boat will pass the Central Market and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you the history of this place.
NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip. -
National Library of Latvia - During the trip boat will pass the National Library building and you can discover it from a different angle.
NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip. - Old City Riga (Vecriga) - While travelling on the river Daugava, you will be able to see the panorama of the old town - visit card of Riga. Ask Captain to tell you about the historical buildings and churches like St.Peters church, Dome Cathedral etc.
- Kipsala - During the trip boat will pass the Kipsala island with it’s unique wooden house district and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you the story about this island.
- Vanšu Bridge - Another visit card of Riga - Vansu bridge. Boat will pass under it and you definitely should ask Captain about it’s story.
- Andrejostas Kvartals - Boat will pass through the historical boat harbour. It is a place where historical Riga mixes with a modern district with a famous restaurants and night clubs are located. Ask the Captain and he will tell you the history of this old harbour.
What's Included
- Life vest for each passenger
- Blankets in cold weather
- Audio guide available
- Bring smartphone and headphones for audio guide
- Life vest for each passenger
- Blankets in cold weather
- Audio guide available
- Bring smartphone and headphones for audio guide
What's Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones for audio guide (please bring it with you to listen the audio guide)
- Smartphone and headphones for audio guide (please bring it with you to listen the audio guide)
Location
Canal boat pier - Boatcruises.lv
Our canal boat pier is located in Kronvalds park between Kongress Hall (Kongresu nams) and Riga Freeport Authority building (Rīgas brīvostas pārvalde).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(92 Ratings)
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Patriceperry
Jul 13, 2025
Riga From a Different Vantage Point - Relaxing! Calm! Beautiful views of Riga from a different vantage point. Loved seeing the cities skyline. This is a must do!! Give your feet a rest, and still explore and discover Riga!
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Faruklj
Jun 28, 2025
Beautiful views with insightful presentation - The audio guide provides description and significance of all of the sights you pass by through the canal and the Daugava river. The guide also provides great explanation and was available to answer all questions. The sights, especially from the Daugava river, are also amazing. Had the weather been a bit better, I am sure I would have enjoyed it even more!
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Yelena
Jun 27, 2025
Very informative - Amazing tour guide — really appreciate all the fun knowledge! Learned a lot even though I was born here! There were a lot of things I didn’t know.
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Ines_c
Jun 16, 2025
Pretty nice tour trip.... - Pretty nice tour trip. Went through the canals. Ir was even better with good weather. Definitely recommend.
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Pioneer742045
Jun 13, 2025
A starter and pointer - Good way to familiarise ourselves with Riga and did this early on in our stay to give us pointers for things to see. Weather was rainy but the boat was prepared for our safety
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Andrewwj5644vj
Jun 11, 2025
Riga canal and river trip - Value for money trip and informative . We had the boat to ourselves so was like a private tour . It does get a lot colder when you reach the river so take a jumper .
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Kera_m
Jun 8, 2025
Beautiful views! - This is a very affordable way to see the sights while relaxing and hearing an audio. We really enjoyed it with our 15 and 16 year old girls
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Andi_k
Jun 16, 2025
It was nice. It helps it... - It was nice. It helps it was a beautiful day.
Not expensive at all.
Audio guide is always less personal than a live guide.
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Snooze195
Jul 2, 2025
Save your money and go for a walk instead. - Was supposed to be an hour tour but we were only about 35 mins… felt it was overpriced for what we saw … though Captain was informative and friendly.
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Liz_b
Jun 26, 2025
I choose an English... - I choose an English speaking tour.
However there was a a Russian translator with 3 of her clients speaking loudly throughout which disturbed the environmrntv
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