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15 Best Riga Old Town Tours

Riga’s Old Town tours blur together on paper, so I sorted out which ones earn your two hours. The medieval core is UNESCO-listed, but the bigger surprise sits just outside it: Europe’s densest stretch of Art Nouveau architecture. Strong guides cover both; the districts are fifteen minutes apart on foot.

1.Riga: Guided Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Riga’s charm on a 2-hour guided Old Town walking tour filled with historical sights, stories, and local tips—perfect for first-timers and culture lovers.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Great informative tour. Guna was conscious of the cold and made sure we could warm up where possible. Really interesting details and beautiful scenery!”

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4.Riga Old Town Walking Tour

Embark on a journey through the cobbled streets of Riga Old Town where history beckons - but what hidden gems await?

★ 4.5

“Very knowledgeable guide and a great introduction to the city, the people, the culture and the history that surrounds it”

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6.Riga: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Riga through a personalized private walking tour with a local guide, exploring hidden gems, authentic stories, and local tips for a genuine experience.

★ 4.7

“Kristaps was very knowledgeable and kept a good pace. We were able to cover a lot of ground (old town, the art noveau district and some other areas) in 2 hrs. Would highly recommended and well worth the money.”

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7.Best of Riga Walking Tour – Highlights and Hidden Gems

Marvel at the enchanting streets of Riga, uncovering hidden gems and iconic landmarks - but what truly sets this tour apart may surprise you.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Liga was incredibly knowledgable and gave us a fantastic day in Riga. We learnt about history, art, culture and much more. We are well traveled and have high standards, and we were very happy that Liga was our guide. Time and money well…”

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8.Riga: Old town pub & bar crawl, hidden gems, and local party

Discover Riga's lively nightlife with a 3-hour guided pub crawl featuring hidden gems, lively bars, complimentary shots, and local insights for an authentic experience.

★ 4.6

“Our guides were great, excellent communication, fun to hang with and the other participants too. I've booked saturday evening initially but they kindly switched for friday evening, a nice gesture that i will never forget. Hope to see y’all again another trip! Big thanks to…”

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9.Walking Tour in Old Town

Get ready to unravel the mysteries of Riga's Old Town with a walking tour that will transport you through time - are you ready to discover what lies hidden within the cobblestone streets?

★ 4.5

“Excellent walking tour ,definitely a must do whilst in Riga.Our guide was very friendly and we learnt so much about the country .”

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10.Riga: 2-Hour History of Art Nouveau Walking Tour

Discover Riga's stunning Art Nouveau architecture on a 2-hour guided walking tour. Learn about architects like Mikhail Eisenstein and enjoy Riga’s most beautiful buildings.

★ 4.8

“My Art Nouveau tour in Riga tour was outstanding. My tour guide Tatiana was well very knowledgeable, sympathetic and spoke excellent English. I learnt a lot and would highly recommend her.”

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13.Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

Journey through Riga's enchanting Old Town with a local guide, unraveling hidden stories and secrets waiting to be discovered.

★ 5.0

“We were lucky enough to have Edwards as our tour guide in Riga! He gave us so much history (The Baltic Way, The House of the Black Cat, the napkin memorial...) and we loved Riga so much as a result! He thoughtfully and fully answered…”

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14.Riga: Stories of Soviet Riga Guided Walking Tour

Discover Riga’s Soviet past on a 2-hour guided walking tour exploring Soviet architecture, historic monuments, and personal stories from locals.

★ 4.9

“We really enjoyed this activity, thank you so much to Gunta, our guide for the day. She told us much history and learned more through personal experience. Wauw! We recommend this tour to EVERYONE!”

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15.Old Town Walking Tour of Riga

Journey through Riga's Old Town to uncover the secrets of its past and present, where each cobblestone holds a story waiting to be told.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic tour. Our guide (Mariya) was wonderful - very informative and tailored the information she gave us to meet our interests. We saw parts of the city we would never have found on our own. It was a brilliant introduction to Riga and we would…”

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4.0Riga Art Nouveau Walking Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$36.09 5.02 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Rigas Old Town2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$108.43 4.8Walking Tour of Riga’s Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture2 hours$77 4.5Best Of Riga Walking Tour: Old Town1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$24.00 3.6Audio Tour of Riga Old Town15 days$12 4.0Old Town And Art Nouveau Walking Tour Of Riga3 hours (approx.)$168.58 5.0Big Riga: Old Town & Art Nouveau quarter3 hours$35 5.0Best of Riga Private Walking Tour2 hours$479 4.2Rigas Jewish Heritage: A 2 h Walking Tour in a small group$47 4.9Riga’s Old Center and Art Nouveau Tour3 hours$94 4.8Riga: Private Old Town Walking Tour 5.0Private Photoshoot in Old Town of Riga1 hour (approx.)$139.68 5.0Old Riga Walking Tour / Riga Old Town Walk2 hours (approx.)$120.16 4.5Small Group Art Nouveau Walking Tour 2h2 hours (approx.)$43.77 5.0Riga Art Nouveau Outdoor Escape Game1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$5.96 5.0Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour2 hours (approx.)$178.71 5.0Old Riga Walking Tour: Legends & Hidden Gems EN, DE, ESP$15 5.0Riga Old Town Photoshoot & exploration 5.0Ultimate Art Nouveau Experience in Riga2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$130.18 5.0Riga Private Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$195.18 4.8Riga Balsam Tasting & Guided Old Town Tour1.5 hours$112 5.0Rigas Architecture: a Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Citys Art Nouveau History$5.20 3.5Old Town Sightseeing Tour in Riga by Electro Bus$11.97 4.6Riga: 1-Hour Old Town Tour1 hour$211