Things to Do in Riga
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Riga, Latvia — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Old Town (Vecrīga, UNESCO)
UNESCO medieval old town — Riga Castle, Three Brothers houses, House of the Blackheads. Free walking. Art Nouveau quarter adjacent.
Art Nouveau District (Alberta Street)
Riga has Europe's densest Art Nouveau architecture concentration (1900s buildings by Mikhail Eisenstein). Free walking. Art Nouveau Museum €7.
Riga Central Market
One of Europe's largest markets — 5 WWI-era German Zeppelin hangars repurposed for food halls. Free entry. Iconic Riga photo.
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Open-air museum with 118 traditional Latvian buildings. €5. 2-3 hours. Best for cultural Latvia immersion.
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Things to do in Riga
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Black peas (pelēkie zirņi) with bacon at any Latvian restaurant. Rupjmaize (rye bread) + sprats anywhere. Riga Black Balsam herbal liqueur (33+ ingredients).
Local tip
RIX is 13km from Old Town — Bus 22 (€2, 25 min) is the cheapest option direct to centre. Bolt + Yandex Go are reliable. Riga has Europe's highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings — perfect for architecture-curious layovers.
Where to stay
Hotels across Riga — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.