Essentials of Riga in 3 Days

Experience Riga through music, architecture, history and gourmet discoveries. Riga offers a quick getaway where you can stroll down the Riga Old Town streets, admire centuries old buildings of Riga Cathedral, Brotherhood of Blackheads, St. Peter’s Church or appreciate the artistry of Art Nouveau Quarter on Albert and Elizabetes streets. In the evening, having pampered your taste buds with gourmet dinner in a Michelin recommended restaurant, participate in one of the opera performances of the annual Riga Opera Festival. Travel through the history of the city visiting not only museums and galleries but also such attractions as Riga Central Market, former Zeppelin construction site or Riga Old Town and Riga Industrial District canals.

Highlights:

Historic Riga

Riga City Tour, with the magnificent Old Town including Riga Cathedral, House of the Blackheads, St. Peter’s Church, etc.
Appreciate Latvia’s most prominent examples of Art Nouveau architecture on the Albert and Elizabetes streets.
Explore one of the biggest auto museums in the Baltic region, Riga Motor Museum, and hear the extraordinary stories hiding behind each vehicle.
Discover Kalnciema Quarter, a complex of 19 century now renovated, wooden buildings, filled with art galleries, workshops and pop-up street food markets.

Active Riga

Cruise on Daugava River, embark a boat ride on Riga canals or kayak through canals to be amazed by the city from the water.
Enjoy a classical or contemporary opera performance at Riga Opera Festival. Don’t forget to visit a Riga Opera house behind the scenes area.
Looking for a different perspective of the city, take a bike tour and feel like a local driving through the Old Town, City Center or down to the Riga’s Mezaparks, the biggest park in the city.

Gourmet Riga

Explore Riga Central Market or Riga Agenskalns Market for an unforgettable food journey of Latvian fresh, local delicacies.
Visit Aldaris Brewery and beer museum, filled with amazing stories about the local favorite drink.
Discover the secrets of Latvian chocolate at Laima Chocolate Museum, the key stop for any sweet tooth.

Travel Advisor Recommendations

“Riga is a perfect city break destination due to its great air connectivity with other major European cities. You can spend a day or a week in Riga with lots to discover and explore. Want to see something extra? Go to Jurmala for a day trip, tranquil escape from Riga city rush. Jurmala is a haven of yellow sand beaches and ancient wooden summer villas. If you want something more active, opt for a visit to Kemeri National Park or Gauja National Park, which are just one hour drive from Jumala.”, – says Jolita Rezgyte, Travel Advisor at Estravel.

Turn your Riga city break into a deeper exploration of Latvia by adding several day trips to Jurmala, Kemeri National Park or Gauja National Park. Combination of Riga and any outside must-see location provides a great combination of city life and nature experience. You are welcome to contact us with any questions and comments. We are happy to adjust the itineraries to your needs and expectations, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of Latvia.