Riga

15 Best Riga Food Tours & Attractions

Food is the best reason to slow down in Riga, and this list merges the city’s food tours with snack-friendly attraction combos. Nearly everything starts at the Central Market, five huge halls built from old Zeppelin hangars. Save the last stop for Black Balsam, the bitter herbal liqueur poured here since 1752.

1.Riga: Entrance Ticket – House of the Black Heads

Explore Riga’s iconic House of the Black Heads with this self-guided ticket. Discover stunning interiors, medieval cellars, and captivating stories in a centrally located historic building.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“The guide at the house was fantastisk and amazing! He had a lot og lnowledge , but most of all he was VERT i spiring and one of Rigas best guides”

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2.Riga: Central Market Latvian Food Tour

Discover Latvian flavors with a 2-hour guided food tour at Riga Central Market. Sample 20+ local specialties, learn market history, and enjoy authentic cuisine.

★ 4.7

“Guna was an excellent tour guide! I am a vegetarian but was just as much there to be guided around the market and shown things as I was to taste things. If there was something I didn’t want to eat, this was met with complete…”

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3.Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group

Explore Riga’s Central Market with a guided tasting tour featuring local foods, history, and vibrant sights—all in just 2 hours for a deep dive into Latvian culture.

★ 4.7

“A great tour about Latvia's culinary history. The central market is huge and a great place to visit. The food was amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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4.Riga: Concerto Piccolo and Cathedral Visit

Experience a stunning 20-minute organ concert at Riga Cathedral, enjoy the architecture, and see the historic organ—perfect for music lovers and culture seekers.

★ 4.6

“The greeting was poor and the lady was really rude to me. Im English and a lone traveller - this is the last thing you need, The actual performance was spectacular and well worth watching.”

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6.Riga Central Market

Teeming with fresh produce and local delicacies, Riga Central Market offers a sensory feast that will leave you craving more.

★ 4.5

“This was a fabulous food tasting , Dace was so informative she gave us traditional food we would never have tried had we not booked this trip.”

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7.Best of Latvia, Jurmala, Kemeri N Park, Kuldiga City, Food & More

Discover Latvia's highlights in a full-day tour exploring Jurmala, Kemeri Park, Kuldiga, and more, with expert guides, stunning scenery, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic trip with Jimmy. He met me at the hotel asked me what my interest were and I put my trip in his hands. He took me out about the beautiful countryside and it was overall just a wonderful trip. I highly…”

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8.Jurmala,Kuldiga,Ragaciems Beach, Kemeri N park, Food & Drink

Discover Latvia’s hidden gems in a full-day tour featuring Jurmala, Kuldiga, Ragaciems Beach, Kemeri National Park, with authentic local food and stunning scenery.

★ 4.9

“I love everything about this day trip. Jimmy is very knowledgeable and passionate about nature. The itinerary is well designed and is actually all his favorite places in Latvia ( and now mine as well). Would recommend this trip to everyone who wants to see…”

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10.Medieval Experience: Guided Sightseeing and Food Tasting

Explore Riga’s medieval charm with a guided tour featuring hidden sights, local snacks, and a candlelit dinner at a secret location for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed our tour of Riga, although were surprised when the guide left us at the restaurant. She was very informative and we enjoyed the tour quite a bit. We had a taste of 2 levels of alcohol shots and then some Latvian foods hat…”

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11.Fun Walk Tour Around Central Market Riga

Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Riga's Central Market on a fun walk tour that promises hidden gems and local insights, offering a unique lens into this enchanting destination.

★ 4.5

“The guide made us to enjoy the fascinating blend of history and culinary delights at the Riga Central Market. We sampled some incredible local specialties along the way. Big kudos to our guide for making this experience so memorable.”

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12.Flavours of Riga: Food, History & Hidden Gems Tour

Discover Riga’s culinary and cultural gems on a 2.5-hour guided tour through Old Town, tasting traditional Latvian snacks, spirits, and secret medieval spots.

★ 3.8

“The guide was amazing. She knew tons of facts about the city and the history of the country. The tour was advertised as 2.5 hours, but it was just 1.5 hours long. 60% of it was sitting in pubs. it's not well balanced.”

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13.Riga Old Town, C Market & Art Nouveau Guided Walking Tour

Discover Riga’s charm in this guided walking tour covering the historic Old Town, Europe’s largest market, and stunning Art Nouveau architecture—perfect for culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“Jimmy is very knowledgeable, he took us to the market and show us this amazing place that was build with remains of zeppelin’s hangars, then we walked the old town and we finished with this beautiful street of Art Nouveau buildings. Thanks again Jimmy!!”

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