Top Riga Art & Culture

Take a break from sightseeing in Riga to try your hand at jewelry-making. This half-day workshop with a local artisan will allow you to create customized jewelry from colorful glass; shipping is included so you can get your treasures home safely. Make rings, earrings, or pendants to take home for the perfect handmade souvenir.

Our Riga ART NOUVEAU walking tour is NEW and FRESH offer in Riga! With us you will see more, as we will not only pass by Alberta street buildings, but we will also walk with you through Riga boulevards and parks. Explore silent centre of Riga in a more relaxed and pleasant walk. It will involve 2 hour walking, but in a calm and relaxed way.

Riga is definitely a city with beautiful architecture everywhere, but especially stunning are the Art Nouveau buildings. This luxurious, totally decorative style of architecture is one of the main reasons why the historical centre is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and why those who appreciate culture and art visit Riga in the first instance. This tour will introduce you to so-called "beautiful era" or La Belle Époque in the beginning of 20th century, when Riga was one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. Our lovely and professional guides will explain you the philosophical meaning hidden behind the luxury facade decorations and will show you some stunning Art Nouveau examples - the most famous ones on Alberta Street and those that only locals know. The tour also includes visit to Art Nouveau Museum that has an unique collection of Art Nouveau design, art & furnishings.

Learn about Riga’s Soviet past as you explore the city’s highlights on this walking tour. Learn about the history of the city and what it was like to live during the Soviet era. This private tour is perfect for those who love Soviet history and want a deeper look at life behind the Iron Curtain.

Take a day trip away from Riga and avoid the hassle of traveling with a group tour on this private tour to Rundale and Jelgava Palaces, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses. Enjoy time to explore independently and the option to add on additional excursions.

Enjoy various kinds of excellent, effective masages and facial and body procedures. They’ll stimulate your good looks, correct various imperfections, rejuvenate and cleanse your body in natural, harmless and effective way.

Get an orientation to Riga on this no-cost tour with a guide providing navigation and insightful commentary. This is a great overview of the city for first-time visitors or travelers who prefer to explore on their own; you can get tips on where to visit further after the tour. You can also taste some local Latvian specialities and ask plenty of questions.

I offer a unique and relaxing massage for both men and women. Come to my private massage studio, relax and unwind.

All our workshops are hosted at our 300 m2 street art venue. There is no other venues in Latvia like that. It is an indoor activity, so suitable also for colder weather :)

With this workshop you will learn about glass and you will also be able to express your own creativity. It is a unique activity that will not only be fun and rememberable in the moment, but will get you a very special souvenir to take home.

It will take less that one hour to get from Riga to the first stop will be at Gauja National park famous Cesarview, where you will enjoy the beauty of an amazing viewpoint. It was established in the 19th century, because of the Car Aleksandr II visit in Sigulda. At that place you will be educated how river Gauja is related to Angels falls in Venezuela. During the tour, you will discover the history and lifestyle of ancient Latvian tribes. You will visit sightseeing attractions like Livonian Order Castle ruins, Turaida Medieval Castle. Gutmanis Cave, the deepest internal erosion cave in the Baltic States is not only a natural wonder but also a place that tells us a tragic love story from the 17th century. Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Latvian or modern cuisine during this tour.

Easter, christmas or just the beginning of summer: In this workshop you can make the right decor for every season. And, most importantly: The decor that fits perfectly in your house. Of course, these handmade pieces would also make great gifts! Our glass artist will show you the technique and help you realize any ideas you might have. Create your own Seasonal Decor from glass in this workshop. The price includes 3 items per person. Shipping is included in price. If you want to book this workshop, please let us know your preferred time to attend so we can work out how to schedule the classes!

Benefit from personalized attention and the ability to explore at your own pace on this private walking tour of Old Riga. You and your party will stroll through the old town to see the top sights, stopping for an organ concert at the Riga Cathedral. This is a perfect option for music-lovers and first-time visitors to Riga who want a personalized orientation.

You will paint your plate using age old techniques that were used as far back as the medieval times: Most of the intricate details in church windows are made this way! Explore the traditional craft of glass art, while adding your own modern touch. It is a unique activity that will not only be fun and rememberable in the moment, but will get you a very special souvenir to take home.

Firstly, after selecting most suitable transport – passenger car or minivan your tour will start along the central boulevards of Riga to Art Nouveau district.  You will be able to discover one of the largest and best-preserved collections of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. After that district excursion will continue to the Riga Central market, where on the way you will be able to enjoy City Canal parks, the Fine Arts Museum, the Freedom Monumen and Daugava river with its bridges. Reaching the Riga Central market you will enjoy the diversity of typical national food. Secondly, you will have the opportunity to leave your transport and continue with a walking tour through Riga Old Town seeing most famous sights like St. Peter's Church, St. Jacobs Church, Dom Square, and St. Dom Cathedral. You will be introduced with a secretes of Cat House and will see Town Hall Square with beautiful and elegant Blackheads House.

Honest tour of must-sees with the best* private guide of Riga Every city has it's good, bad and the ugly, and there's always the option of highlighting just one side of the coin. On this tour we try our hardest to stay as honest and objective as possible, not loosing the perspective of a local at the same time. 4-5 hours, including a coffee break, might seem long, but a half day tour like that is the shortest possible time to cover all the most important sights that Riga's heart has to offer without a rush. Still - depending on your desire or availability, it can be longer or shorter as well - you can decide during the tour. It's customisable as well, so if you'd like to drop a thing from the itinerary or add something different (eg, central market), the guide will be happy to adjust. We don't take tours more than 5 times a week, so the tour would stay fresh and the guide wouldn't become a machine of spouting facts and figures. * as described by his mother and some of his friends.

A unique collection of large-scale silver masterpieces will leave each and every one in awe of what is possible with silver. Take a tour with us and learn the story and meaning behind the creation of each meticulous work of art. Discover the spirit of the world in silver!

Travel back in time at Riga’s Classic Car Museum. Learn all about antique cars from your tour guide as you explore the museum, which is home to a broad spectrum of rare cars and motorcycles of yesteryear, and get acquainted with the processes of restoration, as well as learn the history of motor vehicles in Latvia.

Herbalism is Evita's calling and professional path already for five years. She is an active part of eco-tea family business Lauku tēja and is responsible for herb growing and gathering as well as more pragmatic matters as promotions and logistics of products. Their 5-hour herbal mandala workshop is part of the farm's offer for three years now and is well taken in groups of all ages and nationalities. The idea has grown out of some cornerstone of Evita's personal growth path - studies of herbalism, studies of psychosomatic and attending mandala therapy sessions.

Check out Riga on this shore excursion that starts from the port. With a guide, you’ll take a panoramic sightseeing tour to see Riga Castle and a wealth of monuments around the pretty Latvian capital. Stroll around Riga Old Town to hear the history behind the House of the Blackheads, then finish with a visit to the UNESCO-listed central district and the Art Nouveau Museum.

Set out on foot to discover Sigulda highlights on a walking tour that includes Turaida Castle, Old Sigulda Castle, the Bobsled Track, and more. Exploring with a guide means you’ll get the cultural background along the way, from medieval history to Sigulda’s adventurous side, with the chance to get tips on where to eat, drink, and see in Sigulda.

A mosaic is always more than just the sum of its pieces and the process in itself can be a highly meditative and focused activity. Every piece of glass will find its place and become part of a greater whole, be it an abstract and colorful piece or a more intricate and detailed design. The choice is all yours. Since this workshop requires nothing but creativity it is accessible for all ages. So whether you want to spend a little time with yourself, focusing on a calming yet creative task, or you have a child that wants to creatively express themselves – this is the workshop to choose! You can come with your whole family – we’ve had children as young as two create small masterpieces with the mosaic technique – or bring your friends along. This workshop makes for a nice opportunity to have a stress free and creative day out with the people you love.

Get ready to be spooked on a ghost tour of Riga after dark, and encounter all the unknown things that have always attracted people to the city. Search for the ghosts that wander the streets at night, and hear stories from the city's past that will make you shiver. Learn about the ghouls of Riga on a walk with a professional guide as they talk about the various legends regarding the former city walls and imposing Swedish Gate. Find out where all the ghosts come from, and why people were incarcerated in the walls. Discover the site of an historical prison and what the cellars of the 16th century looked like. Visit one of the most haunted sites in Riga on a spooky itinerary that ends with a balsam tasting. Savor the high alcoholic herbal drink traditional to Latvia and Eastern Europe, made from many different natural ingredients.

Pedal through Riga’s gracious parks and historic neighborhoods on a bike tour that explores some of the city’s top landmarks. Riding a bike takes you beyond the compact Old Town to see parts of the city that aren’t easily walkable and many visitors miss; the option to upgrade to an e-bike makes this a good fit for riders of all fitness levels.