Riga Central Market Traditional Food tasting experience

Name: Riga Central Market Traditional Food tasting experience
Price: 35.15 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.65 (17 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a flavorful journey through Riga Central Market, the largest in the Baltic States and a true gem of Europe. Housed in historic German Zeppelin hangars, this vibrant market has been a city landmark since the 1930s. Discover Latvia’s rich culinary heritage as you sample fresh and smoked fish, artisanal meats, creamy dairy, pickled delights, berries, and authentic rye bread. Please note that traditional Latvian cuisine is meat, fish, and dairy-focused, making it less suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Our expert guide will immerse you in the stories behind these local flavors, making this tour not just a tasting experience, but a deep dive into Latvia’s culture and traditions.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per tour is required!

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Suited for vegetarians upon prior notice!

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Riga Central Market

Discover the flavours of Latvian gastronomy at one of Europe’s largest covered markets. Savour 20+ traditional tastes while exploring the fascinating history of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local guide

Degustation of more than 20 different tastes of Latvian Gastronomy

Full stomacks after the tour guaranteed :)

Gratuities

Options

ENG Private Tour

ENG language 13:30

Duration: 2 hours
Food tasting

GER language 12:00

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.65

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent
Linda G,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, great tasting and local knowledge. Great value, definitely a must do while in Riga. 😊
The tour was informative....
Soma K,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was informative. I’d strongly recommend it to anybody interested in traditional gastronomy of Latvia. The tour guide is well-prepared for the tour. She was really kind also.
The Riga Central Market food tour with Gunta
Geert B,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Riga Central Market food tour with Gunta was the highlight of our trip! The tour was perfectly organised, showcasing a fantastic range of traditional Latvian foods and market specialities. Gunta was an exceptional guide - warm, engaging, and full of interesting information about the market's history and the city's food culture. Each tasting was thoughfully chosen, and you could tell she truly loves what she does. A wonderful way to experience authentic Riga.
A good market, with plenty of variety.
Lovetravel02,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A good market, with plenty of variety of food, including fresh fruit & vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, pastries etc. There are clothes outside. Most vendors are friendly and helpful.
Very informative, really...
Armin K,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative, really enjoyable, well set up, the guide was professional, there were absolutely no flaws and the price is worth the experience.
Great Experience
david t,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable guide, friendly and personable. Great to taste local food and really enjoyed it. Just felt that the actual food tasting was a bit rushed. We didn’t get to taste the puddings in the photo, just couldn’t resist a photo. Bought some home too.
Great experience
Anna P,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was amazing and knowledgeable - she took us through Old Riga and gave us lots of historical context en route to the market. Gunta had a great sense of humour and answered all our questions and laughed at us with the pickled herring! Would highly recommend. Foods were interesting and on the whole tasty!!
Rewarding experience!
markp229e2,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
October 15, 2025. The host made the wonderful and rewarding experience of the food samples. She explained the origin of the ingredients and the popular ingredients to make Latvian food. We tried a variety of food samples including breads, fish, soup, cheese and dessert. The tour of the market pavilions was enriched with the explanations of the food vendors. I really enjoyed the experience and I would do it again. Thank you!
Excellent food tour
Richard C,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant tour, lots of history provided by our tour guide. Pace was good, plenty of food to try (very authentic traditional Latvian food) lots of interaction and the market was fascinating.
Excellent and worthwhile tour!
tcamp333,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our small group met our guide at the House of the Blackheads in Riga and then walked through Old Town Riga to the central market. The guide was gave a nice overview of Old Town and then led us through the various buildings. We stopped for generous samples and met several of the vendors. Great tour, delicious food!!

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