THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Riga (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Riga
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Vecrīga, Riga Central Market, Speciality Museums, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Vecrīga, Riga Central Market, Speciality Museums, Walking Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult£116
Extreme Sportsfromper adult£47
Cultural Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)£17
Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adult£12
Dining Experiencesfromper adult£68
Day Tripsfromper adult (price varies by group size)£108
Food & Drinkfromper adult£39
City Toursfromper adult£17
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper group (up to 15)£128
Likely To Sell Outfrom£64per adult (price varies by group size)£58
Neighbourhoods
Historic Old Town district brimming with a blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture, complemented by museums, cobbled streets, and a lively selection of pubs and eateries.
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Flea & Street Markets
Sprawling market in historic Zeppelin hangars, brimming with fresh produce, local delicacies, and a vibrant atmosphere. Features separate pavilions for food types and ready-to-eat local cuisine.
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Speciality Museums
Speciality Museums
Guided tours through a historic prison reveal its solemn past, including interrogation and execution rooms, alongside reflective art installations on resilience and power.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive museum with guided tours that delve into Latvia's history through personal stories and historical exhibits, highlighting the nation's path to independence.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic town square framed by medieval buildings and a striking statue symbolizing justice, with guided tours available. Cultural hub with shops, dining, and seasonal events.
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Speciality Museums
Modern motor museum with a diverse array of vintage to contemporary cars, highlighting an extensive collection of Soviet-era vehicles and rare luxuries, complete with a gift shop and dining area.
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Observation Decks & Towers
Panoramic 360-degree views from an open platform atop a historic tower, showcasing the old town and cityscape. Includes a charming retro stairway and cultural information panels.
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Speciality Museums
Art Nouveau building showcasing early 1900s home décor, with interactive exhibits and a chance to try on period costumes. Features a replicated apartment and detailed maid's room.
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Architectural Buildings
Churches & Cathedrals
Central park landmark with golden domes and an intricately adorned interior of vibrant colours and frescoes. Enjoy a serene atmosphere and cultural history in a less-trafficked setting.
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Monuments & Statues
Monument in a serene park setting, commemorating the nation's independence and resilience with an honor guard presence, near the old town and Art Nouveau district.
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What travellers are saying
- Phayao13Stockholm, Sweden7,608 contributionsThe historical part of Riga is surprisingly large, several tourist attractions, restaurants in most price ranges. Museums and of course the disgusting souvenir shops.This offseason it feels peaceful and there are hardly any crowds at the museum or the restaurants.Considering how many bars we pass, I understand how a summer can be tiring for you.Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mwg_scotlandEdinburgh, UK17 contributionsTypical big local market, it was close to our hotel so we spent a couple of hours there. Good selection of local produce but nothing amazingWritten 29 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ac646518 contributionsThis is a lovely house which is a worth a wander round
The downstairs cellar part was the most interesting. It’s a very spacious museum which is great so it didn’t feel overcrowded
It’s worth visiting if you have an hour to kill but not the most informative museumWritten 17 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - danLondon, UK25 contributionsA no holds barred look at what happened to Latvians during Soviet Russia.
The museum not only told the story of some of the many thousands of Latvians that went through the building on their way to not being seen again, but also called out those in the KGB who carried out the horrendous acts.
It is well worth paying the extra for the tour, which takes you away from the main exhibition hall and down into the depths of the building. Seeing the cells, kitchen and “exercise area” really brings the story to light. As was the last room, which I will not spoilt for you.
Visit here in conjunction with the occupation museum to really open your eyes up to Russia and her actions.Written 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GemsNIArmagh, UK662 contributionsWe visited this museum as a follow on from the Corner House. It is very well laid out, lots of information, you'll never read it all! History of the different occupations of Latvia, it's people and the forced deportation, imprisonment or joining of the armies/sides. Horrific atrocities and stories about individuals or families. Sad. Thought provoking, another example of how people have been persecuted.
Plan your visit here, well worth the time.Written 3 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - whereshallwegonext63Bishops Stortford, UK129 contributionsPretty - lovely architecture- great photo opportunity and a must see. Nothing to do here except admire the scenery & architecture.Written 8 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Igor L1 contributionVery good to visit, even with old people too, the exhibition is modern concept with a rare vehicles explosion, I was excited with radio tech which I use to play in child Novosibirsk cityWritten 3 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jake CGreater Manchester, UK788 contributionsThe church is free to enter, but you have to pay €9 to go up the church tower. We thought this was a bit steep, but to be fair you can see the whole of Riga from the top of the tower.
Worth a visit if you want to see panoramic views of Riga.Written 20 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Flower53_10Tbilisi, Georgia1,870 contributionsThis is a redecorated house or apartment in the art nouveau stumble. Lots of beautiful pieces from art nouveau era,the staff are wearing the clothes from that period etc. worth a visit.Written 28 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phayao13Stockholm, Sweden7,608 contributionsHere they find one grandiose building after another. Even the wonder that some seem completely abandoned to their fate.Finish with a museum visit, where you get to step inside and see an apartment from the inside of the buildings.Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phayao13Stockholm, Sweden7,608 contributionsPassed by in the evening when the cathedral was completely turned off, not a single light. The following day (Sunday) there was mass and the impression was massive and bustling with life. The neo-Byzantine style building was the most expensive edifice of that time in Riga, its interior was uniquely rich and of high artistic value. Flashy, sumptuous is an impression that sticks in the retina. The vestments of the clergy are astonishing. The church is full of icons and images.Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jason SMelbourne, Australia2,666 contributionsVery big monument that you will come across while walking around Riga, just near the main city park.
Great to see with the significance to the local people with their struggles for freedom over many centuries.
Good to see when changing the guards.Written 16 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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