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Book NowCruise around the Daugava River and Riga City Canal on board an eco-friendly boat and visit some of Riga's best-known attractions, such as Riga City Hall and Riga's Freedom Monument.
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Book NowGreetings from the House of the Black Heads, one of Riga's most stunning buildings. Explore the House of the Black Heads, and you'll be transported back through time.
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Book NowVisit Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and The Hill of Crosses while traveling from Riga to Vilnius with a private or group tour.
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Book NowThe largest Baltic resort, Jurmala, is a must-see. Be amazed by the 33 kilometers of white sand beach and the pine woodland.
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Book NowExplore the stunning Sigulda section of the Gauja National Park on a multi-day excursion. Take a plunge in an ancient cave, take a walk in the labyrinth of Krimulda, and see ancient castles all while driving along the scenic Gauja River.
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Book NowTake a beer or cider bike tour across Riga and see the city like never before. While cycling around Latvia's capital, you can enjoy a beer or two and take in some of the sights.
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Book NowRiga's hop-on and hop-off bus tour is a great way to experience the city at your own leisure. If you want to get a bird's-eye view of the city's Old Town and Art Nouveau areas, then this is the tour for you.
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Book NowTake a two-hour walking tour of Riga's Old Town to learn about the city's fascinating history. Visit the House of Blackheads, Riga Castle, the Old City Wall, and the Swedish Gate to learn about the city's and its people's history.
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Book NowOn a four-hour walking tour of three of Riga's "must-see" neighborhoods, you'll learn about the city's cuisine and culture. Get a taste of Riga's medieval past in the city's historic Old Town. Go to the Central Market and see the world's largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture, as well.
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Book NowThe largest open-air market in Europe is a great place to learn about the cuisine of Latvia. The history of these huge markets is explained through tastings of over 15 different traditional local foods.
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Book NowOn this day trip from Riga, you'll get to see the Baltic shore of Latvia, which has been a popular vacation spot for Europeans for decades. Take a trip to Kurzeme to enjoy the coastline landscape, beaches, hiking trails, and quaint towns.
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Book NowTake a tour of Riga with a person who knows the city well. On a tailored tour, you'll learn how to get around, where to shop and eat, and more.
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Book NowSee the most beautiful and historically significant castles in the Riga region on a day-long tour with a professional guide.
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Book NowTake a two-hour walking tour around Riga's Old Town to learn about the city's past. Riga Cathedral, the House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate and Riga Castle are some of the city's most notable landmarks.
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Book NowRiga's historic center may be explored using your smartphone to solve puzzles and follow clues. Save the city from a dark force while taking in all the sights in this fun exploration game.
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Book NowTake a stroll around Riga's art nouveau neighborhood, where you'll see a variety of beautiful and charming buildings. The art form's brief but fascinating history and how it ended up in the Baltic States are both explored in this article.
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Book NowIn only one day, you may see some of the most spectacular natural attractions in Latvia and Northern Europe, including virgin bogs and woods, the rare lagoon lake Kaieris, and the Baltic Sea's finest sand beaches.
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Book NowA full-day guided trip through Sigulda, Krimulda, and Turaida's caves, cliffs, forests, and other prominent sights is the perfect way to see these fascinating regions. Enjoy the natural beauty of this region, renowned as the Switzerland of Latvia, on a leisurely hike that covers 15 kilometers.
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Book NowIn the center of Riga, you'll find a magnificent medieval cellar. Local monks will teach you how to make some of the best wines in Latvia, and you can sample some of them.
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Book NowA 2.8-kilometer boardwalk is the perfect place to get a good look at this beautiful area.
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Book NowDuring this 1.5-hour Segway tour, you'll get to see all of Riga's most notable landmarks. Touring Riga on a two-wheeled, self-balancing scooter is easy and fun for individuals who are short on time or have difficulties walking. You'll learn about Latvian history and culture after a quick introduction on the streets of Old Riga.
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Book NowThe Rundale and Jelgava Palaces, the Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses can all be visited on a private day excursion from Riga. Spend some time exploring on your own, and if you want to, you can go on more trips.
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Book NowThe UNESCO-listed Old Town of Riga is home to one of Europe's largest public markets, the Riga Central Markets. Discover the vibrant market and Latvian culinary and cultural traditions with your guide as you sample a range of local specialties, including smoked meats, seasonal soups, cheese, dumplings, and pastries. Your guide will also teach you about Latvian history and customs.
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Book NowWalking around Riga's historic Old Town, you'll get to hear some of the city's traditions and lore firsthand. The Central Market and the Art Nouveau quarter will also be included in your itinerary, in addition to the historic Old Town. We'll arrange for private transportation to and from each place as needed (as far as the group size requires). If you have a limited amount of time, the drive provides an excellent opportunity to view Riga from a variety of perspectives. Let us know if there are any changes that you would like us to make, and we will do our best! The tour can be tailored for specific interests, such as seeing more wooden houses and avoiding the market. If you want to take in the Old Town atmosphere by having a beer or a cup of coffee, that's no issue! Make your stay in Riga more enjoyable by going off the beaten path with us! "
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Book NowLocal cuisine in the largest open-air market in Europe, Rigatrips' Latvian food tour provides an opportunity to experience a selection of traditional local food samples ranging from meat to bread to cheese to fish to fermented vegetables to non-alcoholic beverages.
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Book NowTo get to the shooting range, you'll be picked up from your accommodation and driven there. Picking out a target and receiving shooting instructions are both easy after you've gone through the safety rules. This package does not include all of our available weaponry. Five shots each from the Glock 17, Kalashnikov, Winchester, and Beretta 92FS will be available (5 shots). For an additional fee, you can rent additional firearms and ammunition on the day of your shooting session. Tokarev TT-33, Makarov, Strike One, and Taurus revolvers (.38 Special and.357 Magnum) are only a few of the 40 weapons we have here in Latvia, which include Glock 17/19/34, Sig Sauer P226/P228/Pro2009, as well as Heckler & Koch USP, CZ 75/83, Beretta 92FS, and AK-47s (5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x39mm NATO). It is possible to keep your targets and shoot photos with weapons before your hotel or apartment is delivered off.
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Book NowOur clients are completely delighted because we have more than 8 years of expertise in arranging sightseeing trips throughout Latvia and the Baltic nations. Only qualified and knowledgeable guides who speak many languages are allowed. Riga, Latvia's capital and the crown jewel of the Baltic States, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. the 850-year-old city of Prague. The capital and largest city of the Baltic States is Riga. Aside from the numerous restaurants and cafes, attractions in Riga include the Dome Cathedral, the Blackheads House, the "Laima" (Latvian for "happy") luck-bringing watch, and a number of parks and museums. Other things you'll encounter in Riga that you'll want to keep in mind include:
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Book NowRiga's Old Riga, Art Nouveau, and Central Market areas are all must-sees. Visit all three on this small-group walking tour and learn about Latvia's history and cultural heritage. Learn about Riga's history and culture from your guide as you wander the city's beautiful streets. Be sure to savor some of Latvia's traditional cuisine.
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Book NowThere are positive, negative, and ugly aspects to any city, and it's possible to focus on just one of them. It's our goal to be neutral and honest while maintaining the perspective of a local on this journey. It may seem like a long time, but a half-day tour like that is the best way to visit all of Riga's most essential landmarks without rushing. "( Still, if you have the time or want, you can extend or shorten the excursion at any time. When it comes to the itinerary, it's flexible, so if you want to change anything, the guide is more than ready to accommodate. That way, the tour wouldn't get boring, and the guide wouldn't become a revolving door of data and figures.
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Book NowOn this half-day private palace tour from Riga, you'll learn about the rich history of Latvia. Explore the Rundale Palace, one of the two Baroque palaces erected for the Dukes of Courland, and the 16th-century Bauska Castle, which was built on the ruins of an even older castle and subsequently converted into a palace by the Dukes of Courland. As you drive from Riga to the Bauska district, take in the gorgeous Latvian landscape.
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Book NowVisiting the Hill of Crosses is an experience you won't soon forget! It has been a center of pilgrimage since the 1830s, when people began to erect crosses here to pray for the loved ones they had lost in the conflicts (Lithuanian-Polish commonwealth uprising against the Russian Empire). Locals kept returning and erecting new crosses at the site in protest of Soviet rule, despite repeated attempts by the government to demolish it. In 1993, Pope John Paul II made a pilgrimage to the Hill of Crosses, and since then, it has become a famous destination for travelers from throughout the world. Don't let the fact that it's a pilgrimage place scare you away. No matter your religious beliefs, you're free to visit this magnificent site as long as you show consideration for the experience of others.
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Book NowA 2-hour private tour of Europe's largest open-air market with tastings of local products. Riga Central Market is one of Europe's largest marketplaces, and can be found just a short walk from Riga's Old Town. There are numerous big World War I-era hangars now being used as food pavilions that were used for military airships before they were converted in the 1920s.
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Book NowIn Riga's UNESCO-listed historic center, you'll find a mix of medieval structures and Jugendstil-style buildings. On this walking tour of Old Town Riga, you'll see the Riga Dome Cathedral, St. Jacob's Church, the National Library, and St. Peter's Church, as well as traditional Latvian herbal liqueurs like Riga Black Balsam.
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Book NowThe city of Riga can be vastly different depending on where you are. On this tour, you'll learn about the history and current state of each of the city's wards. It includes everything from the Art Nouveau and Garden City of the early twentieth century to the Soviet occupation with its monumentalism and sparse functionalism, before returning to the modern architecture of independent Latvia. Your guide will drive you about in a nice vehicle, but you'll still have to do a lot of walking. It's the best option if you've previously seen the Medieval Old Town (or if you simply don't want to see it). If you're looking to gain a deeper sense of what Riga is all about, this tour is for you. Even if you have visited the Old Town before but only have one day to spare, we can still include it in the itinerary—the tour may be tailored to your needs. Let us know if there's anything we can do for you!
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Book NowThe Riga Pub Crawl team welcomes you to join them for a night out in Riga's bars and clubs! Gather with other travelers to have a good time and, who knows, maybe make some new friends in Riga! In addition to the local dance club, you'll also stop at three other bars along the way, where you'll receive one welcome drink (a beer or a shot, depending on the location). You'll be able to order additional drinks on your own, and they'll all be reasonably priced. We have no desire to take you to pricey locations! only in places we'd go to on our own! A bar with seating and a karaoke machine will be available for mingling and getting to know one another. There will also be live music and a dance floor. Suppose the tour offers you a solid foundation for an unforgettable night out on the town?
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Book NowA spectacular flight into the sky, provided by a certified company and expert pilots. Unlike anybody else, Amber Balloons is a licensed commercial flight operator with the Civil Aviation Administration. An assurance of long-term, top-notch service
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Book NowOn vacation, locals flock to Sigulda, which is a popular destination thanks to its beautiful scenery as well as its ancient castles. This location is convenient for a day trip outside of Riga because it is only a short drive away. The tour can be adapted to suit your interests.
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Book NowThis private trip with Cesis and Sigulda from Riga features individualized service and a customizable schedule. With our English-speaking driver in the driver's seat, you'll be free to focus on your interests as you follow a well-designed itinerary. Find out about the region's history by visiting three medieval castles.
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Book NowKurzeme's best-known tourist attractions (Kurland). This isn't your typical tourist path. This is the real deal. There are few tourists in most places, so we'll largely be talking to those who live there. Our driver will accompany you in your car or minivan for the entire two-day period. For those who are planning a two-day trip to Kurland, we will try to catch a sunset on a beach that isn't overrun with tourists. Please talk to us if you need to change anything about your planned schedule or travel plans.
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Book NowIt's difficult to get around without a car in Latvia's many palaces. An air-conditioned minivan will whisk you away from your Riga hotel to the various palaces of the Bauska region on this full-day excursion. Learn about the area from your English-speaking driver when you visit Rundale Palace, Mezotne Palace, Kaucmindes Palace, Bauska Castle, and Jelgava Palace.
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What are guided tours?
Guided tours are often all-inclusive group travel experiences guided by a local travel guide and following a predetermined schedule centered on a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Numerous sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets to major tourist destinations, group day/night trips, food/wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
See everything! The best way to get the most out of your trip is to get personalized advice before and during your trip. Experience your travel destination as if you were a local. Then, find all the hidden gems!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Avoid con artists on your vacation! To take advantage of travelers, many local travel agents and brokers in other countries charge exorbitant charges. Make your reservations for guided tours as soon as possible!
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.
Save time, and Get the most out of your trip.
Use every minute of your trip! Memories aren’t made while you wait in line. BOOK AHEAD and avoid the long lines at the world’s best places.
With a planned tour schedule, you know exactly what you will be doing every day, without any risk of disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Spoilt for choices and not sure which guided tour to choose? Check out past reviews and decide on which activities suit you better.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your reservation without penalty up to 24 hours before the activity. This is really useful if your trip plans change at the last minute.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
Joining guided tours is a great way to meet new friends from all over the world.
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are traveling to, there are almost any guide trips and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature routes, Music festivals, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or wine drinking and tasting trips, special TV & Movies trips, romantic couple trips, kids’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition trips, visits well-known landmarks, Museum guided trips and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter rides, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, private yacht services and sailboat rental.