Latvia's Overlooked Diamond In The Rough
Blending timeless tradition with cutting edged cool. With stately towers, art nouveau masterpieces and medieval old town, Riga can seem reserved on the outside...
... but spend a day walking its cobbled and colourful streets and you’ll see another side to this city. With thriving nightclubs, funky bars, modern galleries, exquisite restaurants and Latvia’s incredible countryside on the doorstep, Riga has a lot going for it. Whether you’re on a Baltic tour or looking for a weekend away, the low-cost flights and great value make it a great choice.
Riga also has a very good Christmas market so if you are looking for a Winter Getaway consider this Baltic gem.
Where To Stay In Riga
places
our pick
bookPrivate Yacht Tour With Medieval Banquet And Wine Tasting Get your Guide
If you want to push the boat out (both literally and figuratively) then this is the excursion for you. There’s nothing better than seeing a city from the river, in this case you’ll be seeing Riga from your own private, luxury yacht with a personal guide.
After that you’ll head to a medieval restaurant in the Old Town for a traditional meal and then onto a hidden wine cellar in the heart of the city.
Let well-renowned and worldwide operator Get Your Guide take of arranging this for you. This tour has been recommended by our team of travellers.
Book NowRiga takes on a new sense of calm and sophistication on the water, and this very tour was given a 5 star rating by one of our very own writers.
Book NowBook for your final night. That way you can watch the places you’ve visited roll past as you toast to a beautiful holiday.
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Things To Do In Riga
activities
Day trip to Sigulda
Less than an hour’s drive from Riga, Sigulda is the perfect antidote to the bustle of the city.
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Bungee Jump Over The Guaja River
If you want a healthy pinch of adrenaline with your getaway.
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Tour Riga on a beer bike
Experience sightseeing reinvented on this beer or cider bike tour...
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Olympic Bobsleigh
After more adrenaline? This is very few places in the world where you can actually bobsled.
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Riga canal boat sightseeing tour
See the most popular sights of Riga’s historic centre on this canal cruise.
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Riga is pretty far north which means it will get cold in the winter. The best time to visit is between April and September.
Europeans and those from the USA do not need a visa to enter Latvia.
A lot of people, especially the younger generations, are able to speak a little English. This is especially true in the tourist areas. Some people will also speak Russian.
Riga Essentials
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