• Old City Riga (Vecriga) - This historic area is the heart of Riga, showcasing the city’s and Latvia’s evolution over the past 800 years. Visitors can explore significant medieval churches, merchants’ houses, remnants of fortification systems, and some surviving residential buildings from the medieval era. The tour includes fascinating stories about life from the city’s founding, through various historical periods, including the Soviet occupation, to modern-day independent Latvia. Highlights include iconic sites such as The Three Brothers, House of the Blackheads, and The Freedom Monument.
• Central Market (Centraltirgus) - One of the few remaining authentic European town bazaars, this market continues to operate as a genuine grocery market rather than a tourist-focused venue. Visitors can experience local shopping habits and sample traditional Latvian cuisine, with opportunities to purchase items to take home. The market’s history, as the largest in Europe at its inception, is shared, along with its resilience against the rise of supermarket chains.
• Panorama Riga Observation Deck - Concluding the tour, this observation deck offers breathtaking panoramic views of Riga. Known locally as the Latvian Academy of Sciences, the building is a historical landmark from the Soviet era, originally built to honor Communist leader Stalin. Today, it stands as more than just an educational institution. At 107 meters tall, the tower provides stunning views, showcasing the diverse districts of Riga, from the picturesque Old Town to the wooden Moscow suburbs. This vantage point ensures visitors can truly appreciate the entire cityscape.

• Taste testing in Central Market
• Entry ticket for the Observation Deck

Embark on an extensive walking tour of Riga with this package. Throughout the tour, your guide will introduce you to numerous significant sights of the city, providing insight into the region’s vibrant and changing culture, and offering views of the medieval churches and trade houses of Old Riga. Following this, you’ll pay a mouth-watering visit to the Central Market, home to an array of traditional Latvian dishes. Not only will you be educated on the history and significance of the market, but also sample a range of seasonal products on offer (approximately 10 different types of foods/drinks). The tour concludes at the Panorama Riga Observation Deck, situated next to the Central Market, where you’ll be treated to a 360° panorama of the entire city, a fitting finale to the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.