Private Tour
Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
If you’re looking for an engaging and informative tour that covers the complex history of Riga but also explores what it is like to live here today, then this is the tour for you. We will not miss any of old Riga’s most famous landmarks on our walk including St Peter’s Church, Town Hall Square and Dome Square, but don’t expect a dry history lesson. On this tour, you’ll find out about the surprising origins of the Latvian language, the fate of churches during the Soviet occupation and the little known history of Latvia’s symbol of independence.
This is both a personal and a comprehensive tour of the old town. I love telling people about my city and, having travelled a lot myself, I know how enriching an authentic local perspective can be.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
House Of The Black Heads
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
Riga Town Hall Square
Only exterior. During the tour, we do not enter inside.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Local taxes
Gratuities
Hotel / port pick-up
Options
Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edwards was knowledgeable and helpful. Such an interesting tour!
Katherine B,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour! Edwards was very personable and he made it easy to follow the history.
Warmly recommended
Mikko R,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was quite knowledgeable and spoke very good English. It was easy to make questions and learn lots of information.
2 hours head start discovering Riga
Jane M,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was great, punctual, friendly and enthusiastic throughout the two hour tour asking your. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Riga/Latvia, the architecture all over the city and how it’s changed over time and restorations. We felt we’d had an informed lesson from our guide, an excellent start to discovering Riga, not just a load of wise cracks and highly recommend this tour.
Excellent Eduardas! A great Riga tour guide
G C,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Eduardas, was simply fantastic! He pitched the tour perfectly for our students (aged 12-14) and was engaging and very informative. He was patient, waiting for slower legs to catch-up!, and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Riga and very talented speaking 4 languages! Thank you, Eduardas.
Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour
chrisdJ3859PQ,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edwards was a great tour guide. He had a good historical knowledge of Riga and Latvia. He made the tour very engaging and was very able in answering the questions that we had. I recommend this tour for any first time visitors to Riga.
A proper look at Riga in winter
Viktorija U,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Edvards was an excellent guide! Very witty, interesting and charismatic and kept a very tight pace on a cold winter’s day in Riga. Thank you so much for a great experience!
Couldn't have had a better tour guide. He was the best.
Inspire30915575631,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was excellent. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, interesting and articulate. We learnt so much about historical, political, social & cultual aspects of Riga. Enjoyed by everyone in our group of 10. He was patient and engaging when we asked more questions between stops. He was brilliant.
Great tour through Riga's old town
Rena L,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very informative and entertaining tour with Edwards. He is a great guide, very knowledgable. Also very flexible to questions and the different interests in our group. Couldn't have found a better guide - highly recommended!
Excellent way to learn about Latvian history and to see the sights of Riga
CharlezLondon,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent private tour. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and was happy to adapt to our specific interests (modern history and politics). It was great to see the main highlights of the Old City and get some useful tips for the rest of our stay.
Walking tour of Riga
Lisa H,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour of the sights of Riga. Kaspars was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the city.
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