Riga Central Market Traditional Food tasting experience
Overview
Available languages
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.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Degustation of more than 20 different tastes of Latvian Gastronomy
Full stomacks after the tour guaranteed :)
Gratuities
Options
GER language 12:00
Duration: 2 hours
ENG Private Tour
ENG language 13:30
Duration: 2 hours
Food tasting
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2 hour guided tour of the food market with planned tastings
dbwellsooh,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time looking at all the offerings in the central market and having it explained by a local guide. This experience combines planned tastings with a guided walk around the market in 2 hours. You are quite full after all the food and sweets at the end.
Recommended
Tourist05067925664,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting tour, fantastic food hall, great guide, you get to taste about 20 different foods
Excellent
Linda G,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 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
5.00The 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
5.00The 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
4.00A 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
5.00Very 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
5.00Very 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
5.00The 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
5.00October 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!
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From €36.90Was €45.00
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