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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

“Our tour guide was Gita, she was fantastic, she can us a brilliant insight into Riga & what an amazing country Latvia is, The history we learnt was great whilst touring the various parts of the old town. Gita also recommended a few places to…”

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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

“This was the perfect introduction to Riga which you should take on your first day here. Good combination of history of Riga and explanation of key sites that you can then revisit at your leisure. Learnt so much more than if we had explored in…”

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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

“Excellent overview of Riga - seeing all the main sights and learning about the history A great way to start any tour of Riga and set us up for a wonderful few days exploring this beautiful city”

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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

“An informative and extensive tour. Liga, our guide, was very knowledgeable and told us all about the different areas we visited (old town, art nouveau district, Freedom Monument, central market) and made excellent recommendations for foods to try. Highly recommended.”

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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

“Our guide was Gunta. She is a very welcoming and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour lasted around 1.5 to 2 hours and it was so interesting that we lost track of time. We entered hidden gems of the city and she made sure we know…”

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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

“Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging. She taught us a lot about the history of Riga and showed us beautiful buildings in Riga. Was a great experience!!!!!”

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11.Riga Classical Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

Explore Riga’s Old Town on a 2-hour guided walking tour, uncovering historic sites, legends, and stunning architecture with knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.3

“Herzlichsten Dank an Normunds Silars für den perfekten Rundgang durch die Stadt und die wertvollen Tipps in Riga, Zum Beispiel das kleine Orgelkonzert im Dom”

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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 had an excellent tour with Edvards. He shared a huge amount of information in a two-hour tour, covering geo-political, social and historical highlights of Riga and Latvia as a country. He is extremely knowlgeable and very articulate. We could ask questions and exchange on…”

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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

“Our tour guide Gunta was excellent, the tour was really interesting and hearing her personal experiences really brought it to life. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Riga.”

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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

“My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour- we were the only two on it, so it was a private tour of the old town! We learned a lot about the city and the history of Latvia as well- our guide was extremely knowledgable and…”

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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