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15 Best Riga Old Town Tours

The walks through two Rigas: the Hanseatic old town’s guild houses and the art nouveau district where whole streets wear faces. Riga holds Europe’s densest art nouveau collection; Alberta Street is the museum without tickets.

1.Riga: Guided Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Riga's charm on a 2-hour guided walking tour through its historic Old Town, led by passionate guides sharing stories, sights, and tips.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“I didn't catch our guide's name today (23/12/25) but she was absolutely fantastic. Weaving history and lore with humour and sensitivity. This is a great tour to start your stay in Riga as there are fantastic tips for where to go as well as allowing…”

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4.Riga Old Town walking tour

Explore Riga's Old Town on a budget-friendly 1 hour 45-minute walking tour with an engaging guide, visiting key landmarks and getting insider tips.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was brilliant - very knowledgeable, informative and funny. A great introduction to Riga with some helpful inside knowledge.”

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6.Riga: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Riga with a passionate local on a private, personalized walking tour for authentic insights, hidden gems, and genuine connections—perfect for curious travelers.

★ 4.7

“A good little tour to see some of the highlights of Riga, with the added bonus of a Latvian perspective which you can’t have without a nice Latvian guide”

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9.Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group

Discover Riga's historic Old Town with this small-group walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides, featuring stunning architecture and local tips for exploring.

★ 4.5

“Guide was very informative and spoke excellent English Potted History eloquently executed and sights visited an absolute must”

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

Explore Riga's stunning Art Nouveau architecture on this 2-hour guided walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides through the city's most decorative buildings.

★ 4.8

“The tour was so informative leading us to see and understand way more than we would have under our own steam. The guide was very knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure we saw the best of the wonderful Riga art deco sights.”

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11.Riga Classical Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour

Discover Riga’s historic charm on a 2-hour guided walking tour exploring Old Town’s top sights, stories, and hidden gems with knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.3

“Wir bekamen sehr interessante Hinweise für unseren weiteren Besuch, Museen und insbesondere auch kulinarische Tipps, uns wurden typische Gerichte und süße kleine Cafés gezeigt, sind teilweise kurz dort eingekehrt und haben die Auslagen detailliert erklärt bekommen.”

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13.Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Riga’s highlights on a private 1h45m walking tour. Explore Old Town’s iconic sights with a knowledgeable guide, perfect for first-time visitors.

★ 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 complex past on this 2-hour guided walking tour exploring Soviet architecture, landmarks, and personal stories that bring history to life.

★ 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

Discover Riga's historic Old Town on a 2-hour guided walking tour. See top landmarks, learn about medieval history, and enjoy authentic Latvian charm.

★ 4.5

“Excellent guide Marija really knew her history and showed us so many things we would ordinarily have missed. Excellent tour and excellent guide!”

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