2025 Riga Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Visiting the House of the Black Heads in Riga was an unforgettable experience, as this is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings I’ve ever seen. Located in the heart of the Old Town, this architectural gem boasts an ornate façade adorned with intricate decorations, showcasing its grandeur and historical significance. Originally built in the 14th century as a guild house for the Brotherhood of Black Heads, it stands as a symbol of Riga's rich past and resilience, having been beautifully restored after World War II. Stepping inside, I was amazed by the lavish interiors, with grand halls, elegant chandeliers, and fascinating exhibits that tell the story of the building and its role in Riga’s history. What made the visit even better was the surprisingly affordable entrance ticket, offering incredible value for such an enriching experience. For anyone visiting Riga, this is truly a must-see attraction that leaves a lasting impression.

#cityscape #100waysoftravel #latvia #riga #stpeter On a hot summer afternoon, I visited the St. Peter's Church viewing platform to enjoy the 360-degree panoramic cityscape of Riga. Though it’s not free—adults pay 9 euros—the experience is worth every cent, offering the best view of the city. From the North-West side, the colorful, boxy buildings seem to be scattered haphazardly along the river Daugava, creating a unique urban landscape. Looking South, Riga Central Market and the TV tower dominate the skyline, while to the East, the Freedom Monument and the striking Nativity Cathedral come into view, showcasing the city’s blend of history and modernity from every angle.

#myhiddengems I’ll share with you my spots for perfect pictures in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is definitely worth to visit during summer time to get great weather and don’t spend much money 1. GO BUCK WILD IN OLD TOWN Out of all the picturesque things to do in Riga, walking around in Old Town takes the cake. Everywhere you turn, there are colorful shop fronts, intricate architecture and tiny streets. It's picture perfect overload, and overwhelment is inevitable. Prepare accordingly. 2. RIDE TO THE TOP OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH Not gonna lie, this is probably going to be your most expensive pic of the trip. It costs €9 to ride the elevator to the top of St. Peter's Church but it's a small price to pay for having the best photo on your friends' feeds and the best view of the city (but who cares about the latter.. am I right?). Circle around the tower for a 360° view of Riga and see everything from the Freedom Tower to the Central Market and of course, Old Town. PRO TIP: Visit just before the sun goes down for the the best light and hopefully a beautiful sunset backdrop. 3. WALK DOWN ALBERTA IELA Riga is known to have the finest collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. To get the most bang for your buck, head to Albert Street 4. TAKE A STROLL THROUGH VERMANES GARDEN I'm not usually the type to seek out parks when I travel but Vermanes Garden was especially beautiful. You can sit on the dock, walk along tree-lined paths, or even rent a small boat. 5. GET COZY AT ASPARA TEA HOUSE Apsara Tea House has the right ingredients for a perfect Instagram picture: 1. tea/coffee 2. floor pillows 3. a chandelier. The tea house also has floor to ceiling windows and is located right on the river which gives you a great backdrop.

#myhiddengems During my summer vacation, I had a fantastic time at the Riga Motor Museum in Riga, Latvia. Located a bit outside the city center, the museum is easy to reach and well worth the trip. The entrance fee was around 15 EUR, which was a great deal considering the extensive collection and the high quality of the exhibits. The museum features an impressive array of vintage cars, including rare and unique models from the early 20th century. I was particularly impressed by the Soviet-era vehicles, which offered a fascinating glimpse into automotive history from a different perspective. The exhibits are well-organized, and the interactive displays make it fun for visitors of all ages. Nearby, you can visit the beautiful Mežaparks area or explore the picturesque surroundings of the city’s parks. The museum itself has a nice café where you can relax after exploring the exhibits. Overall, the Riga Motor Museum is a must-visit for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike. It’s a well-curated museum that provides an engaging look into the evolution of automobiles. #trip #RigaMotorMuseum #VintageCars #LatviaTravel #AutomotiveHistory #CulturalExperience

It was a trip to Latvia during the weekend. Upon arrival we explored around the Old Town Riga (Vecrīga).The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its medieval architecture and cobblestone streets. I would recommend you to visit house of the Blackheads, Riga Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church. 📍Riga, Latvia We then walked around the Art Nouveau District. Riga boasts one of the world's largest collections of Art Nouveau buildings. If you only have limited time. The “must see” one would be Alberta iela and Elizabetes iela. We also visited the famous restaurant, Vincents. A fine dining with a modern twist on Latvian cuisine. We had the Tasting menu, featuring local and seasonal ingredients. I just love it so much 😍😍😍 💰€50-100 per person 📍 Elizabetes iela 19, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia We also visited the Sigulda Medieval Castle. It was built in the early 13th century, the castle offers a glimpse into medieval Latvian history. 📍Address: Pils iela 18, Sigulda, LV-2150, Latvia We also spend sometimes to explore around the Gauja National Park. If you are there, you can do activities like hiking, exploring Gutmanis Cave and Bobsleigh track. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📍Sigulda, Latvia We also explored the Cēsis Castle. A well-preserved medieval castle dating back to the 13th century 🏰 📍Pils iela 9, Cēsis, LV-4101, Latvia If you have extra time, I would the you to visit Hotel Cēsis Restaurant. It is a traditional Latvian and European cuisine. We ordered the Latvian pork ribs, Cabbage rolls which were very delicious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💰€15-25 per person 📍Vienības laukums 1, Cēsis, LV-4101, Latvia We also walked around Cēsis Old Town. Walking through the historic streets, visiting St. John’s Church. 📍CCēsis, Latvia #weekendgetaways #trip #vacation

These are the cute doors I found in the Old Town of Riga, a World Heritage Site in Latvia 🇱🇻 After joining the Hanseatic League in the 13th century, the city developed through trade with the Baltic Sea region and northern Germany. The medieval living space and historical buildings are so beautiful that it's easy to see why it's called the "Pearl of the Baltic Sea" ✨ I had planned to go to the observation deck in the city that day, but unfortunately it was cloudy, so I quickly changed my plans to go door-to-door 🚪 Each door had a really cute design, so I ended up going around the whole old town even though I had intended to just take a quick walk. —————————————Spot information📍Location: Riga Old Town🚗Access: 30 minutes by bus (280 yen) or 20 minutes by taxi (2200 yen) from Riga International Airport💡Recommendation: If you take the bus, you can get a cheaper ticket by buying it from the ticket machine near the bus stop or at the convenience store in the airport. If you take a taxi, you can avoid being ripped off by using the taxi counter in the airport or the Bolt taxi app. #Latvia #RigaOldTown #EuropeTrip #OverseasTrip #TravelWithMe #IStartedMoments #PhotogenicSpots #HowToTakePhotos #TravelInspiration

I took a walk in the Old Town of Riga, a World Heritage Site in Latvia 🇱🇻 The medieval streets, also known as the pearl of the Baltic Sea, are very beautiful, and just walking on the exotic cobblestones made me feel wonderful. It was like a world view from Kiki's Delivery Service 🐈⬛ I have summarized some famous spots below. It is a compact and cute city, so you can walk around as you like in half a day ✨ ———————————Spot information 📍Location: Old Town of Riga 🚗Access: 30 minutes by bus (280 yen) from Riga International Airport, 20 minutes by taxi (2200 yen) 💡Recommendation: If you take the bus, you can get a cheaper ticket by buying a ticket at the ticket machine near the bus stop or at the convenience store in the airport, and if you take a taxi, you can avoid being ripped off by using the taxi counter in the airport or the taxi app called Bolt. 📸Each photo spot has a history and story, so the more you know about it, the more interesting it becomes to walk around. It is an attractive city. 1st photo: Observation space of St. Peter's Church 2nd photo: Riga Cathedral seen from Dome Square 3rd photo: Church of Our Lady of Sorrows seen from Pils Street 4th photo: House of the Blackheads 5th photo: Powder Tower #Latvia #Old Town of Riga #Overseas travel #Recommended hidden spots for travel lovers #Travel inspiration #Travel with me #I started Moments #Europe travel #Photogenic spots

The Riga central market is a must visit for local Latvian delicacies and food. It is Europe's largest market by space and was built in 1930, making it nearly a century old! Inside you will find lots of vendors selling snacks and drinks, and the hangars are divided by food type, fish, meats, and gastronomy. It is a convenient location, situated next to the Riga bus station. #timetotravel #riga

This time the second stop of the three small Baltic countries comes to Latvia There is one of the largest markets in Europe next to the bus transfer station. It looks like a Zeppelin flying boat. There are five of them in total. It is really huge. The fruits here are also super cheap. Oh, and there are many tours. You can buy super beautiful flowers that are super fresh, so it’s perfect to spend a morning browsing.

Latvia, the country located in the center of the sandwich of the three small Baltic countries, is the same as Lithuania and Estonia. It has been ruled by many countries in history, forming a multi-ethnic fusion country today. Riga, the capital of Latvia, is the largest city among the three small countries. Although the reputation of the three small countries is not as loud as other European countries, you know that Riga's historical buildings are not inferior to Western European countries! Especially under the blue sky and white clouds in summer, people were deeply attracted by the scenery of Riga. Sites worth to visit The Freedom Monument: at the top of the monument is a Statue of Liberty facing west. The name of the goddess is Milda, the goddess of love in Lithuanian mythology. The goddess holds three golden stars in her hands, representing the three historical regions of Latvia, Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale. St. Peter’s Church, Riga: There are quite a number of churches in Riga and their shapes are diverse. The most difficult to miss are the three churches with the towers of the Riga skyline, namely St. Peter's Church, Riga Cathedral and St. James' Cathedral. In the medieval map It is easy to see the pictures of the three of them. Riga Town Hall Square – Rātslaukums: Today's City Hall Square has become a must-see attraction for sightseeing. In addition to the famous Blackhead Palace, City Hall and Roland Statue, the square is also a place full of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. There are also streets on the square from time to time. Artists perform, it is worth spending more time to stop and enjoy the good times in the square. #境外遊 #riga

Location: Riga, capital city of Latvia. Getting there: Fly to Riga from most European cities. Or you can take the fast bus from Tallin or Vilnius as part of a Baltic state tour. Riga is the biggest city in the Baltic countries. Highlights include the old town. The old town has stunning soviet style architecture...especially House of the Blackheads. Also, go for a walk along the river to enjoy the cathedral spires peering over the water. #riga #latvia

Latvia🇱🇻Attractions-Riga Cathedral This is one of the most famous attractions in Riga The church is in Gothic style The entire interior is painted white, which is a simple style The most famous thing in this cathedral is this pipe organ At that time, this was the largest pipe organ in the world. Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Cathedral This is one of the most famous sights in Riga church in gothic style The whole interior is painted white, which is a minimalist style The most famous thing in this cathedral is this pipe organ This was the largest pipe organ in the world at the time. #New YearGood Place

Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions-Riga Old City Wall & Old Camp Along the Powder Tower is a very eye-catching red brick wall The yellow building on the other side of the wall was the camp at that time. There is no defense anymore. Part of the camp has been transformed into a restaurant and a creative shop. This is the only remaining Swedish gate in the old city wall. Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Old City Wall & Old Camp Along the Gunpowder Tower is a very eye-catching red brick city wall The yellow building on the other side of the wall was the camp area at that time There is no longer any defense Part of the camp has been turned into a restaurant, cultural and creative shop There is also the only remaining Swedish gate in the old city wall. #NewYearGoodDestinations

Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Livu Square There are several special buildings in this square They are the Big and Little Guilt House, and the Cat House They have some interesting stories According to legend, the Great Guild Chamber of Commerce was founded by wealthy German businessmen at that time The owner of the Cat House refused to join the club Therefore, two cats were installed on the roof to face the chamber of commerce as a vent It went to court But in the end there was a settlement that shifted the position of the cat #New Year's Good Place

Latvia🇱🇻Attractions-Riga Blackhead Palace I think this is the most beautiful building in Riga This is a chamber of commerce established by the early Black Head Brotherhood. He went through each era and transformed different architectural styles. Destroyed during World War II It was not until the end of the 20th century that the reconstruction was completed Let me see my original beauty again Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Black Palace This is the most beautiful building in Riga in my opinion It's a chamber of commerce founded by the early blackhead fraternities He has remodeled different architectural styles in each era bombed during WWII Reconstruction was not completed until the end of the 20th century Let me regain my original beauty #New YearGood Place

Latvia🇱🇻Attractions-Riga Parking Point Share a free and very good parking spot in Riga Right on the banks of the Daugava River, opposite the Old Town of Riga The location is on this small island near the Riga TV Tower There is a large space for parking at the other end of the TV tower Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Parking Spots Share a free location in Riga very good car parking location Right on the banks of the Daugava River, facing the old town of Riga The location is on this small island of the Riga TV Tower There is a large space at the other end of the TV tower for parking #New YearGood Place

Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Powder Tower This is a military museum From feudal times to modern times after World War II There are detailed introductions to the military development on the Latvian side. Military fans must not miss this attraction This is also the only place in Riga with free toilets😅 Hurry up and take notes, next time you don't have to look for the toilet Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Powder Tower This is sort of a military museum From feudal times to modern times after World War II There are detailed introductions to the military development on the Latvian side. Military fans must not miss this attraction This is also the only place in Riga with free toilets😅 Hurry up and take notes, next time you don't have to look for the toilet #New Year's good place

Riga Airport located west side of city.You can go airport very easily by bus number 22. Tickets are affordable,same with full ticket price for public transport.It departs from city center,central bus station.Approximately arrives to airport in 45 minutes. Riga Airport is not very small.There are too many gates and biggest airport in country. Additional information- If you arrive to airport,after security check,if you want to drink wster for free or fill your empty bottles,you can go B7 gate and there is a filter. Thank you for reading! #tripblazers

In Riga parks are very important for people.They love to walk,meet and bring their children to play in parks.There are so many beautiful places with fresh oxygen surrounded by trees ,playgrounds for children and especially nature animals. I took the picture of ducks,they are swimming confidently in the river.There are 3 bridges in the park,it means you can take nice pictures on it. #tripblazers

Riga is very famous with shopping center in the Region.You can find everything to buy and there are more than 6 huge shopping centers in the city. One of them is located in the middle of the city center. It is very old as you can see since 1937 Galerija Centrs open for people. I like the style of building and inside is very modern. My favorite shopping mall was Riga Plaza.#tripblazers

Riga is the capital of Latvia. Latvia Located middle of other two Baltic countries Lithuania and Estonia. Riga is one of the oldest city in Baltic region. Baltic sea normally has cold and continental flows that is why the weathers of Latvia always remains in Summer between 20-30 degrees (celsius), and in winter between -15 and 5 degrees. If you plan to come to Riga , prefer to take waterproof and warm clothes because it always raining or snowing. This post is about regional location and weather information. New travelers must know the conditions wel before visiting. Thank you for reading. #tripblazers

Walking through the streets in Riga, you can see sculptures and samples of Fine Art in some places, in buildings. With this example, the city does not escape the eyes of tourists, they capture these images which add historicity to the city. And these give a person peace of mind, lead to enjoying the wonderful streets while walking in the city.

Latvia. With hot summers and snowy winters, it’s a beautiful country on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the Northern Europe. Getting There - Fly into Riga International and be by the sea or city centre in minutes. Attractions - Look beyond Riga’s medieval charm and explore the beautiful castles and palaces around the country. Food & Restaurants - Staying on the coast, enjoy the wide variety of seafood for extremely affordable prices. Try the traditional smoked fish or visit the Central Market to see the full offering at once. Shopping - Take advantage of the duty-free shopping carrying your passport with you for eligibility. Make sure to file for a refund before crossing the border if you’re travelling within EU!

While visiting Riga you might not think that a visit to the Library are a must- well I must stop you right there ! This place is a must stop on your next trip to Riga! The library lays next to the river across from old town. I want to it has like 9 floors . at the top you can see a beautiful view of the river and a big flag of Latvia. the even had a secret little place with some sofas on the top. About the other floors , you can find of course some books and some arts. on one floors that had a expedited about money and coins from Latvia. On the day a visit they had a celebration had a concert on. they have a lot of different activities so it’s with to check in there website to see what is going on at the moment. don’t miss this place!

Riga... what a lovely surprise! ❤️ Considering that we set off to explore the city without any expectations, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here 👍 The largest of the three Baltic capitals is home to a magnificent Old Town and beautiful Art Nouveau buildings, probably the largest food market in Europe and very affordable attractions. So glad I'll be coming back in a few days! 😁 #seafarerslife #tripblazers #balticship #foodie

#seafarerslife You never get tired of roaming around old, beautiful Riga! the best place to visit for now after stockholm. old city. nice to have this picture and walking around best for my vlog in youtube and walking tour. a lot of old buildings. Ended its a nice city.

The Blackhead Palace is a building located in the old town of Riga (Vecrīga), the capital of Latvia. The original building was built in the early 14th century and belonged to the Blackhead Brotherhood, a guild of unmarried German merchants in Riga. From 1580 to 1886, many decorations were added. The building was bombed by German aircraft on June 28, 1941 and fell into ruins; its remaining parts were demolished by the Soviet government in 1948. The current building was rebuilt from 1995 to 1999. The Blackhead Palace is one of the most gorgeous buildings in Riga, attracting many tourists to stop here and take photos every day. A handsome Gothic building with a Dutch Renaissance facade, it was used to house members of the bachelor's guild, who were also notorious revelers.  If you have a chance to pass by, be sure to visit and take photos😍 #LookatEarthInstantly

The Pullman Riga is located right on the edge of the Old Town. It's a good 5-10 mins on foot from most attractions. However, this also means it's a calmer property and won't be too affected by the noise and crowds. Staff are helpful and polite. The building's façade is an historic building but the interior is modern. It's location is quite good and the street outside it doesn't see heavy traffic. Further the double windows of the rooms facing the street provide for a comfortable and quiet stay. The rooms are lovely; high ceilings and modern amenities. The premium room is very spacious and there's plenty of water, coffee and teas. There's a pool, fitness center and a sauna also, which is a very nice touch. Get the buffet breakfast also, it includes a lovely selection of fresh foods, as well as mimosas! Overall, a wonderful property. Highly recommend if hou want something upscale, comfortable and premium without cutthroat prices! #travel #explore #hotel #riga #latvia