Riga
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.
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“A little gem in the heart if Old Town Riga. Beautiful kept and helpful staff”
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1,096 reviews1 day - 6 monthsFrom $8by House of the Black Heads
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“This was an amazing food tour, and I’ve done them all over the world. Gūna was an incredible guide, she was authentic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable and really focused on making sure that everyone had a great experience. We got to try many different foods and…”
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423 reviews2 hoursFrom $53by RigaTrips Tour Agency
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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365 reviews2 hoursFrom $53by Guide agency Smile Line
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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267 reviews20 minFrom $18by Riga Cathedral
Dive into a delectable journey of Latvian flavors at Riga Central Market, where each bite promises a tantalizing surprise.
★ 4.5“Lovely couple of hours with our guide, Guna. Very friendly and always interesting to listen to. Tour very good and lots of interesting tastes. Good opportunity to buy some of the goods to take home where they are more reasonably priced. Recommended”
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241 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $44.65by RigaTrips
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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35 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $77.89by Actual Travel
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“Extremely good vibe! Went for the tour with Jimmy and his wife! Both are super adorable! They took me around like family and it was very chill scene! I had a great time! They were thorough and patiently with great interest answered all my questions…”
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34 reviews10 to 11 hours (approx.)From $200.00by Go Penguins
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“Jimmy was a excellent he knew the history and looked after us and the picnic was a great surprise he took care of everything. Great experience and would recommend him and the trip.”
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13 reviews10 hoursFrom $235by GoPenguins
Explore Latvia’s highlights in a 10-hour guided tour featuring Jurmala, Kuldiga, Ragaciems Beach, and Kemeri National Park, with authentic food and stunning nature.
★ 4.9“Fantastic trip outside of Riga’s city walls! The beaches, the bog walk, the beauty of Kuldiga and the best host ever! If you want a day away from the city, I highly recommend this trip.”
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12 reviews10 hoursFrom $224by GoPenguins
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“The tour was amazing! We really enjoyed the Sightseeing Tour. We saw the best parts of the city, met nice people and learned a lot. Thank you for organising!”
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11 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $107.17by MyEventRiga
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 was very informative and gave us a wonderful history of Riga and the Central Market. The tour was very fast paced and felt a little rushed at times. Also after the first stop we had to tell him it was too much food…”
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3 reviewsFrom $401.28by Opatrip.com Latvia
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 tour was very informative and took you to places you’d never find. The food choices were delicious. I would only recommend a drink of some sort at the first stop as its quite a walk to the next stop for your first drink. But…”
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3 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $117by MyEventRiga
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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2 reviewsFrom $85.00by Go Penguins
Discover Riga's Central Market with a private guide, tasting Latvian foods, exploring market cellars, and hearing local stories in this 2-hour food-focused tour.
★ 5.02 reviews2 hoursFrom $784by Opatrip.comU.S.
Embark on a flavorful journey through time at the Rigas Central Market Tour & Tasting where tradition meets innovation in the heart of Riga.
2 hours (approx.)From $399.68
Riga pairs a medieval core with Art Nouveau streets, and I still plan every visit around the Central Market.