Boat tour City Canal and Daugava River with audioguide

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

French

Spanish

1 hour

Mobile ticket

A tour along the Riga Canal and the Daugava River on Riga by Canal wooden boats provides the opportunity to see the city from a different vantage point, uncovering its diverse architecture and creating an enthralling travel ambiance.

This excursion sets the mood, allowing you to relish the panorama of Riga through its waterways that traverse the city, offering insights into its life.

Moments of relaxation by the water help to distance oneself from the concerns of daily life.

Such a voyage offers the chance to behold Riga's landscape, seen from the deck of a small vessel, providing unforgettable views and photography opportunities.

Traveling these waters imparts an understanding of the significance of the Daugava River and the Riga Canal in the city's development and ecosystem, enriching historical and environmental education.

The journey along the Riga Canal and the Daugava River acquaints you with the city.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

With voucher You can travel on the date specified, a day earlier or a day later, if necessary, without rebooking, but please let us know by e-mail or phone, if possible.

If the wind speed gusts increasing up 18-20 meters per second, we will be closed. We can change the route or schedule in case of bad weather, rain, strong wind or high water levels.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Folding strollers are allowed on board.

Heavy luggage are not allowed on board.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Riga City canal and Daugava River Sightseeing cruise.

Audio guide on board (please bring along the smartphone and headphones to listen the audio guide)

Heating in cooler weather.

What To Expect

Bastejkalna Park

In the last century, when the city's fortification wall was demolished, Bastejkalna Park was created instead of one bastion.

Admission Not Applicable

Freedom Monument

The Freedom Monument is one of the most prominent symbols of Riga, located on Freedom Boulevard, commemorating the acquisition of Latvia's independence. At the center of the monument stands a proud female figure named Milda, symbolizing the Latvian people raising the national symbols of Latvia above their head, considering freedom as the greatest value.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Riga City Canal and Daugava River Classic Boat Tour

Reviews

4.13

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Relaxing canal and river siteseeing
sburtch1,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoy boat cruises and thought the canal and river looked interesting. There are multiple river cruise operators. We did Riga by Canal Siteseeing. The cruise is interesting and relaxing with a trip along the entire canal and a good part of the Daugava River.
beade74,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Disappointed by this mini cruise. No audio guide. Comments in English difficult to hear. The views of the boat are nothing exceptional. Expensive (20€/ person).
Incredibly boring and meh
Mitch B,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Truly boring. The canals were interesting except all the buildings are above you on each side. Only when you get to the Open water of the river can you really see the dimensions of the city. The whole tour is based on an audio recording which has the speakers near the front of the very small electric boat, which is particularly hard to hear. Unless the boat and the audio recording sync up at the right time, you're looking at stuff not at the right time. It was just incredibly boring. So if you like doing boring things, this is your thing.
Boat ride Riga
Terri F,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The boat ride was lovely. I booked the tickets on Trip Advisor but was unable to download the tickets, as the message from trip advisor was that I would receive my tickets via email, however I did not receive them. The boat company accepted the receipt I had for the trip.
Great canal boat tour
Akkers1,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A interesting trip boat ride along the canal and also along part of the Daugava river in one of the charming quiet eco boats. We enjoyed a relaxing trip seeing and hearing about sights like Riga castle, the national theatre etc. Our boats name was Laima and I can highly recommend that you go on this tour.
Interesting and original experience
jeannineD 11,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This hour-long boat tour seduced our group. As we were a group, we were booked a boat just for ourselves, we benefited from a quality French comment. It's interesting to discover the city this way. I highly recommend this boat tour.
Riga seen from water - bucolic, modern, intimate
PernilleI,
Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Small boats from Riga by Canal depart from Bastejkalna Park against the Monument of Freedom. There are 3 boats - small and nice and mostly quiet to glide on the waters of the city. We start by following the canals in the center of the city where we pass along the banks of the parks and see the locals rest green. Then we access the great river of the city and the view changes completely - it is large and open, and we pass under the bridges, admire the national library before returning inside through the marina to reach the starting point. A loop that lasts about an hour with comments in several languages depending on the guests - anyway you will not be numerous given the size of the boat. There were only three of us! The price of 20 EUR may seem expensive if you are a whole family obviously - a family pass would be a good idea.
An Enjoyable Riverboat Cruise
billg819,
Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The canal boat was constructed in 1953, however its diesel engine has been replaced by an electric motor. The boat therefore glides quietly through the canal allowing the passengers to enjoy the peace of the park and the scenery and buildings within it. We eventually came to the Daugava River and the Captain navigated the waterway without any problem, explaining the purpose of the buildings on the waterfront as we passed by. This was a thoroughly enjoyable excursion and well worth the money.