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You’ve probably heard that Riga is well-known for its Art Nouveau, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Destination

Riga, Latvia

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Latviešu, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral.

Excluded

• Entrance tickets
• Mondays the Art Nouveau Center is closed

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the Freedom Monument - Riga to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Cultura de la ciudad

   En este tour privado, experimentarás y descubrirás Riga a través de su cultura. Ya sea que se centre en una tradición, una parte especial de la ciudad con una historia que contar, creencias culturales o en torno a una actividad cultural que dio forma a la ciudad, ¡este recorrido será un despertar cultural que no te puedes perder!

4. Art Nouveau en Riga

   Su recorrido se centrará en el Art Nouveau, un tema cultural muy importante en Riga. Gracias a tu anfitrión local, aprenderás y verás cómo el Art Nouveau tuvo un impacto en Riga, haciéndote experimentar la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente.

5. Aspectos destacados culturales

   A medida que profundices en el tema de tu recorrido, harás paradas para visitar lugares únicos que te brindarán una imagen completa de la ciudad. Visite la calle Alberta, el Centro Art Nouveau de Riga, la calle Elizabetes y más, y vea cómo estos aspectos culturales destacados son parte de la vida local pero tienen mucha historia detrás.

6. Viaje narrativo

   A medida que descubras el lado cultural de Riga, podrás abrazarlo gracias a las increíbles historias y habilidades narrativas de tu anfitrión local. No dudes en preguntar cualquier duda y sentirte como si estuvieras relevando la historia en el momento presente.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Alex🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Margita)

28 agosto 2025

Always great to listen to people being passionate about their hometown!Lovely and knowledgeable lady

JP

(About local Margita)

19 agosto 2025

Margita is a lifelong Riga resident and art expert who worked as an art teacher, artist and tour guide. She was most generous with her time, telling us in detail about many buildings and local history, and introducing us to the most delicious Kalve coffee. She shared not only her knowledge but love and inspiration for the place, which would never have gotten from just seeing it ourselves. Highly recommended! Excellent local guide

Simon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Kristine)

29 julio 2025

Kristine gave us an interesting and insightful tour of Riga's Art Nouveau district, taking us to the main sights, and also to some buildings off the beaten track. Tour of the Art Nouveau district

Skyler🇺🇸 United States

(About local Margita)

11 julio 2025

Had we not taken this tour, we would have missed some of the most incredible architecture in Riga. This is a great way to see something that many visiting the city miss. Margita is a native to this part of Riga and gives an excellent tour of her home turf. Do not miss this part of Riga

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(About local Janis)

15 junio 2025

Wonderful early morning tour with janis. He was knowledgeable and engaging which made it a most enjoyable few hrs. For those interested in architecture and design , I would look to use Janis. He also does other tours ranging from Jewish history , savory history and others You won’t be disappointed Archtectutal tour of Nuveau riga

Ronnie🇵🇱 Poland

(About local Ieva)

26 mayo 2025

Ieva was a wonderful guide. She shared the history of Riga and personalized with the story of her family. She started our tour with the Old Town and slowly made our way to the central area where we saw a cluster art nouveau buildings and the story behind it. Ieva is knowledgeable and informative. She was passionate about her country and we enjoyed her tour very much. Pick Ieva

Doris

(About local Ieva)

24 mayo 2025

Leva was absolutely wonderful as our 2h walking guide to historic centre & art nouveau buildings in Riga. She was knowledgeable, informative and flexible to our needs. She even escorted us by tram to our lunch destination at Riga Market. Highly recommend Leva as your personal guide in Riga LEVA is an excellent guide in Riga

Sofia

(About local Margita)

14 abril 2025

Art noveau walk

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(About local Margita)

8 marzo 2025

Henrik🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Janis)

1 diciembre 2024

We had a great trip round the city. Janis is a very good and storytelling guide. Thanks for all the fun fact as well.Great experience

Corinne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Margita)

27 noviembre 2024

Margita is such a good guide. She really loves Riga and is eager to show the hidden gems of this beautiful city. It was the second time I booked her and it felt like coming back to a friend.What a wonderful tour in the rain

Monika

(About local Janis)

25 junio 2024

We had a great walk - Janis was knowledgeable and also understood our interest and needs. We see Riga very different now! Hopefully we will be back and take another walk with Janis.Great time with Janis

nrtcyk6p59

(About local Margita)

21 mayo 2024

Margita was an amazing tour guide. She was passionate about her city and showed us an amazing sample of breathtaking Art Nouveau. She was engaging, friendly and knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. Wonerful tour with Margita

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ieva)

11 septiembre 2025

leva was knowledgeable about your beautiful city. Her detailed explanation of history was impressive which I love. So many things that I would never have learned about without her expertise. Great

Georg🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Margita)

11 septiembre 2025

Margita is a very competent guide with a lot of knowledge both in art history and in gastronomy. She showed me the highlights of Rīga and added many unknown aspects so that it was really a pleasure to listen to her. We also went to some culinary places where she could explain the peculiarities of the Latvian cuisine in a brilliant manner. She surprised me very much by even offering me my favorite dish, the Aukšta zupa. In a nutshell, I appreciated this tour very much and can recommend Margita strongly. She was really a wonderful guide!Margita‘s food tour

Mark🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Eva)

5 septiembre 2025

Great exposure to areas in the old town of Riga…insightful info into churches and town sites. Thank you EvaAn enjoyable tour of Old Town

Laura🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Margita)

3 septiembre 2025

Our food tour with Margita was the absolute highlight of our stay in Riga! Margita is a wonderful guide who introduced us to the city and its gastronomy with so much love and dedication. She didn't just let us taste delicious specialties, but also allowed us to immerse ourselves in the history and culture of Riga. A special experience was visiting the large market hall. The lively yet unique atmosphere was simply impressive! We could have stayed there forever, admiring all the different products. My personal highlight was a specific specialty – a real treat for the palate! But the other stops were also great and we could sample some unique specialties. Margita, with her profound knowledge and warm personality, made the tour an unforgettable experience. The exciting insights into the city's history gave us a deeper impression of Riga. We can only highly recommend this tour and Margita!An unforgettable experience

Jun🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

2 septiembre 2025

Eva is a very good tour guide. She is very understanding, knowledgeable and paitient. The tour was great and she was very flexible where we wanted to go. My friend and i had arrived early in the morning in riga and didn’t have much sleep. However her enthusiasm and energy made us forget how tired we were.Good tour guide

carolflekser

(About local Janis)

30 agosto 2025

Janis was knowledgeable about the history of Riga. His English is good and we had an enjoyable day out visiting all the different places we had asked him to show us.Jewish Sites of Riga

Jennifer

(About local Eva)

30 agosto 2025

We had a great time with Eva. We got to taste and experience foods that we have never tried before along with learning about the history and culture of Riga. Great Experience

james🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

27 agosto 2025

Very enjoyable lunchtime walk to huge indoor market and several different establishments in old town. The food was wonderful and a good representation of Latvian cuisine. Eva was delightful, knowledgeable, and accommodating of our group’s dietary needs. If you desire a culinary/cultural experience (e.g Somebody Feed Phil) you will love this curated, thought provoking tour.Wonderful Experience

Jan

(About local Margita)

18 agosto 2025

My wife and I had an interesting introduction to Riga by Margita who was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She also several times adapted the scope following our interests. Our warm recommendations for Margita.A perfect vacation introduction to Riga

Haukur

(About local Kristine)

16 agosto 2025

Riga is a wonderful city. Kristina was indeed a wonderful guide.

Birgit🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Margita)

15 agosto 2025

We are two German couples visiting Riga for a long weekend! The tour with Margita has been our favourite so far. She is such a lovely, authentic and passionate lady who managed to tell us so much about the history and culinary traditions of Latvia. It was a very individual experience and we loved it! We can highly recommend Margita has ambassador of her country! Thanks so much 🙏🤩A lady of passion and expertise!

Christer

(About local Kristine)

15 agosto 2025

Very knowledgeable and possible to customize - recommended! Good and flexible

Simon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Margita)

29 julio 2025

Margita gave us an interesting tour of Riga Old city, covering its history, georgraphy, conquests and other insights. Margita also took us to a couple of shops that she recommended, and gave us some restaurant recommendations.Private Tour of Riga Old City

Anna-Sophia

(About local Janis)

28 julio 2025

We had a fantastic time exploring Vilnius with Janis. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting stories about the city’s history and culture. What really stood out was how patient and understanding he was – we were traveling with our baby, and Janis was super considerate throughout the tour. He adjusted the pace without ever making us feel like it was a problem. The whole experience felt relaxed, personal, and very enjoyable. We also got great tips for local spots to eat and explore on our own. Highly recommended if you want to discover Vilnius with a kind and passionate local guide!Wonderful Tour of Vilnius with Janis!

Claus🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Janis)

28 julio 2025

We had the pleasure of beeing guided and transported around in Riga for half a day with Janis. He picked us up at the cruiseport and had prepared a tour based on our requests. It was a very pleasent trip, Janis has huge knowledge about Riga and is are really pleasent guide. We hope to come back and see Rega and Janis again.Amazing trip in Riga with Janis

Amanda🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Margita)

26 julio 2025

Informative tour from a friendly local. Margita helped us learn about the history and local area, while highlighting the architecture and styles. Delicious food from Lido, and local ice cream with a tour of Old Town in between. Highly recommend! Delicious food tour

Moser🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ieva)

17 julio 2025

Lynn

(About local Margita)

16 julio 2025

Margita is a warm and knowledgable guide who is simply lovely to spend time with. She gave us lots of good information; it was a very enjoyable tour and she tailored the experience to the things we were interested in. Highly recommend!Wonderful afternoon with Margita

Jennifer & John🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ieva)

10 julio 2025

Leva was very good and knew her history of Riga. My partner was impressed with her historical and cultural knowledge. She was friendly and warm and walked with us to our restaurant after our tour was over. Would recommend her. Very knowledgeable and Personable

Skyler🇺🇸 United States

(About local Margita)

9 julio 2025

This was a great way to get an introduction into cuisine and culture in Riga - it was one of the first things we did upon arriving. We tried local meats, cheeses, candies, pastries, and beers. Margita is an excellent host and spokeswoman for her city. Her local knowledge really makes this tour special. Interesting & Tasty

Skyler🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ieva)

8 julio 2025

Ieva was an excellent guide. It probably goes without saying, but her English is superb. We felt that we covered all of the major & noteworthy landmarks of the Riga Old Town. Ieva is a native and handled the tour with all the knowledge of someone who grew up around this amazing history. Excellent tour of the Old Town & Market

srinivas

(About local Kristine)

1 julio 2025

Our guide/driver Kristen was knowledgeable and friendly. When we told her that we wanted to both Latvia and Lithuania, she designed a perfect itinerary and picked us up at the airport and drove straight to Lithuania and drove us back to Riga after Lunch for a walking tour of old city. She even made us dinner reservations, so we won’t lose any time. Overall, very good experience. Highly recommended One day, two countries, great time

David🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Janis)

30 junio 2025

Janis was excellent. Very knowledgeable yet delivered his stories with lightness and with humour. Pleasant llfew hours in Riga

Matt

(About local Ieva)

26 junio 2025

Ieva led a great tour covering the Old Town of Riga and other sights close by (like the Central Market and the Art Nouveau district). She took the time to explain the history and cultural importance of what we were seeing. She was warm and informative. Highly recommended! A great tour of Old Town and more

Henry🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Kristine)

23 junio 2025

Nice Kristine, besides the gems of Riga we learned a lot about history, culture and locals of Riga. Closure with great coffee Riga it isGraat tour

Torben🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Ieva)

20 junio 2025

Ieva is a perfect guide: Perfect use of English, perfect knowledge of history and culture - and a wonderfull sence of humour;-) Hereby the best recommendations from our group, which consisted of 8 Danish seniors.Perfect guide!

beate🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Margita)

18 junio 2025

If you’re looking for a guided tour that rises far above the ordinary, book one with Margita. She is not only eloquent and knowledgeable – she is a true storyteller with heart, humor, and deep insight. With a rare ability to balance facts and emotions, she took us on a journey where we saw the city with fresh eyes and felt deeply connected to its soul. She opened doors to hidden places and untold stories, engaged us with respect and curiosity – and created an atmosphere that made us both wiser and happier. Margita does what few can: she brings history to life, makes culture resonate, and turns language into a living experience. We left with new perspectives and wide smiles. Thank you for an unforgettable experienceA guided experience beyond the ordinary

Judy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ieva)

14 junio 2025

Leva takes her job seriously meaning she tells not just the facts of a site but augments historical facts with personal experiences. She shared a ton of information, was very pleasant and took us to her favorite spots. Highly recommend. Super and personalized tour guide

Arnhild🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Janis)

8 junio 2025

We had a very nice guided tour with Janis in Riga old town. He was very knowledgeable about history, architecture and gave us recommendations for restaurants and cafes. He even sent me a message saying ‘happy independence day’ (Norwegian independence from Sweden) after the tour.Great guided tour with Janis

Anne marie

(About local Ieva)

7 junio 2025

It was a FANTASTIC tour. Our guide has lots of expierence and knowledge. We highly recamend leva. She did a FANTASTIC job. 10

johan.sverker🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Janis)

4 junio 2025

With good knowledge but not neutral when describing the history of Riga. Much better when explaining about architecture and everyday life. We expected more than just a small bottle of local spirits for a few euros as s treat. For the money we also expected a more comprehensive progrmme. Knowledgeable but tendentious

Tomas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Janis)

3 junio 2025

We had a very enjoyable afternoon tour with Janis 4-7pm, he is very approachable, fun, engaging, flexible to accommodate personal interests. He has a vast knowledge about history beyond Riga. We did the Old Town & Art Nouveau tour, he also gives Jewish Heritage Tours. Lovely tour with Janis

Frances

(About local Ieva)

2 junio 2025

Leva is a very knowledgeable guide. It just ended up being myself but we had a great time. I would highly recommend and her English was amazing. She has a great sense of humour. If I ever get back to Latvia I would take a tour with her again. I will recommend her to anyone who is visiting. Thank you Leva ❤️Perfect Guide

Philippe

(About local Janis)

2 junio 2025

Nic🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ieva)

19 mayo 2025

We had a lovely afternoon wandering around the old town chatting with Ieva about life in Latvia and learning about the history of Riga. Ieva was very knowledgeable and very keen to make the tour fit us.Great local knowledge

Michelle🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Margita)

13 mayo 2025

Margita is a lovely person and a great food guide who explained all the different ingredients and traditions behind Latvian cuisine. Great food tour in Riga

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Margita)

11 mayo 2025

Margita was a wonderful guide that showed my wife and I the great food scene of Riga and Latvia. She also provided the history of Latvia which made understanding the food scene much easier. I would highly recommend her tour for anyone visiting Riga! Great tour of Riga