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Welcome to Riga! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Riga to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Riga, Latvia

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Latviešu, Русский, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 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 Our Lady of Sorrows Church, in front of the main entrance - 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. City Highlights

   See Riga Castle, Freedom Monument, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Riga so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Riga. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Riga questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

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

Anna-Sophia

(About local Janis)

28 July 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!

Moser🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ieva)

17 July 2025

Henry🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Kristine)

23 June 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 June 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!

Arnhild🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Janis)

8 June 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 June 2025

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

Frances

(About local Ieva)

2 June 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

Karen

(About local Margita)

10 May 2025

Great informative walk around the central area of Riga. Margarita was well informed and very welcoming A lovely intersting tour

Jens🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Ieva)

26 April 2025

Allthough we were late Lewa was waiting for us and gave us a very good intro to Riga - she knew a lot about the city and the country etc - and we had a good time - allthough very cold! What she did not know was what Uffe, Denmarks foreign minister, did for Latvia back in 1991. If she had known that the score had been 10!Very good!

Maria🇫🇷 France

(About local Janis)

13 April 2025

We had a great tour with Janis, he was flexible and agreed to meet us a different location than proposed initially. Also took note of our ideas to end a bit early in local bar - this as it was a really cold and windy day. He gave us interesting information according yo our interest and question and it was a good way to get an introduction to the city and to the Latvian spirit and culture. We can recommend this tour to anyone visiting Riga the first time,and the price was really reasonable for a 2h tour.Great kick-start tour with Janis

jonas1915

(About local Janis)

29 March 2025

Great Tour, showed interessing places. Had a good time with Janis! Perfect mix of history and cold drinks. Every time again. Zum Beispiel - Cheers!Every time again with Janis 🥳

Andrew

(About local Ieva)

15 February 2025

Leva was such a great guide in our two hour introductory walking tour to Riga. We covered a lot of the sold Town and were given a clear insight to Riga past & present. She was not only personable but you felt that the tour was tailored to us. Really appreciated the honest recommendations, perfect.The best introduction to Riga

Kathryn

(About local Janis)

7 January 2025

What a fantastic introduction to Riga! Janis was knowledgable and friendly- an all-around great guide. The walk around Riga Old Town was the perfect way to learn about the history of the city while admiring the beautiful architecture. I recommend booking a tour with Janis on your next visit to Riga.Highly recommended!

Del

(About local Margita)

7 January 2025

Margita was very personable - we enjoyed our time together. The information she shared with us gave us a great overview for our short stay in Riga. We loved the wide boulevards and the Christmas Market still in operation during our stay. We were able to wander around looking at some of the museums she suggested. The art nouveau recommendation was perfect. A great "taste" of Riga

Thijs

(About local Margita)

29 October 2024

Dr. Karl Walter🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Janis)

29 September 2024

Janis was knowledgeable, funny, even witty and over two hours informed us about historic facts, the electoral system, current affairs, but he also mentioned details a normal tourist would not discover and even gave personal advice concerning nice bars and good restaurants. Most intersting and also entertaining.

Ylva🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Janis)

26 September 2024

Fantastic and very interesting to see another part of Riga. Very nice tour!

Monica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Janis)

22 September 2024

We enjoyed our tour of Riga with Janis. He was very knowledgable of the history and buildings of Riga. He was a joy to be with and gave us many recommendations for restaurants and other things to see. We would definitely do another tour with him when we go back, and we plan to go back to that beautiful city!very knowledgable and friendly

Erica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Margita)

11 July 2024

Margīta was amazing. By sharing some of her experiences, it allowed us to feel not only her connection to Riga but to her country as well. It allowed us to feel a sense of shared experience. She was very nice and very insightful it was truly a lovely tour. Highly recommend Margīta

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Margita)

2 July 2024

Margita took us on a varied tour around Riga. We started at the Freedom Monument and weaved our way around the hidden streets of old town before moving in to the new town. The highlights for us were the Art Nouveau area. Riga is a fascinating city and a personal tour, for us , allows us to really understand it's history, culture and people. Margita was a great guide and is clearly passionate about her city and county. Private tour of Riga

Sabrina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Margita)

10 June 2024

Margita is a great guide and highly experienced. We had a two hour tour and I wished we had booked more time with her. She is not only a wonderful guide, she is also a proud citizien of Riga and a great artist. She gave us many details, answered all of our questions and had very good advice for further things to do and see. I would recommend her as a MUST HAVE if you want to get to know Riga and the life of the Latvian people off the beaten tourist track.Very special experience, wonderful time

Heather

(About local Janis)

22 April 2024

Janis was a great guide - it was a cold and windy evening for our tour, but he made the weather bearable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour! We did this on our first day in Riga (just two hours after we arrived) and it was a great choice - it made the rest of our experience that much more meaningful having had a fun and interesting 'kick start' tour. I would recommend Withlocals and Janis to anyone!Great way to introduce yourself to Riga!

Lucas🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Janis)

8 April 2024

Janis is a very friendly and fun tourguide. He speaks good english and has many stories to tell. A great way to to get a quick understanding of the city, culture and history of Riga. Absolutely worth it.Very nice

Eva🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Janis)

3 February 2024

Janis doesn’t only know about all the historical background facts you need to know when looking at the great old buildings of the old part of town, but he also showed us cute places like hidden cafés and restaurants which we would never have found. He also recommended current events that are worth to be visited. very nice and competent guide

ingrida🇱🇹 Lithuania

(About local Margita)

3 November 2023

Together with the friend from US we were keen to explore Riga's old town with the help of a local. Margita was our best experience ever. She was very knowledgable , very passionate and we fell in love with Riga because of her. We highly and absolutely recommend her. A beautiful woman and a professional tour guide. Ingrid and BjarkiComplete satisfaction

Hans Ulrich🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Margita)

18 August 2023

Enjoyed our 2 hours with Margita. Very informative and entertaining. thanks Perf.ect guide

Alexis🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Janis)

23 May 2023

Claus🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Janis)

28 July 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 July 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

Lynn

(About local Margita)

16 July 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

Skyler🇺🇸 United States

(About local Margita)

11 July 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

Jennifer & John🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ieva)

10 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 June 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 June 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

beate🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Margita)

18 June 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

g46p6xjhrt

(About local Janis)

15 June 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

Judy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ieva)

14 June 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

johan.sverker🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Janis)

4 June 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 June 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

Philippe

(About local Janis)

2 June 2025

Ronnie🇵🇱 Poland

(About local Ieva)

26 May 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 May 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

Nic🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ieva)

19 May 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 May 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 May 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

Jennifer🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Margita)

2 May 2025

We had a fantastic time with Margita. She showed us some very delicious local food and shared some interesting insights about the old town. Awesome little food and history walk

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Janis)

26 April 2025

Went on a food tour with Janis. He was amazing, knowledgeable, and personable. The problem was the tour itself. We usually go on food tours when we visit new cities and the problem was this - there wasn't much food! We heard a lot about typical latvian dishes, but never got to try them - black balsam, kvass, dumplings, rye bread pudding. The food we did eat was great, but the portions were so much smaller than we expected. We have left other food tours actually stuffed! But this food tour was more like a handful of snacks. Again, great guide, mediocre tour!Great guide! Mediocre Tour!