The medieval Old Town and its churches, then Art Nouveau streets, the Central Market and museums, then the open-air museum and the wooden quarters across the river.
3 days, 20 stopsBalanced paceJun to SepApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Blackheads, St. Peter's and the cathedral
The Town Hall Square, a church tower, the cathedral and the oldest houses in Riga, ending with dinner in a cellar tavern.
1
10:00 AMHouse of the BlackheadsAllow about 1 hour for the medieval cellars, the historic cabinets and the silver collection. Listed open daily 10 AM to 5 PM.About 1 hour 15 min here
EUR[fee]
Walk about 3 min
2
11:15 AMSt. Peter's ChurchRide the elevator up the tower for a view over the whole city. Listed hours differ between pages, so check this week's times.About 1 hour 15 min here
EUR[fee] for the tower
Walk about 5 min
3
12:30 PMDoma SquarePick a terrace for lunch: the Old Town's restaurants range from traditional Latvian cooking to modern European.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 2 min
4
1:45 PMRiga CathedralOpen Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 2 PM. A short organ concert plays at midday; the tower needs booking.About 1 hour 15 min here
3:00 PMOptionalThree BrothersSee the oldest houses in Riga, from the 15th century, on Mazā Pils iela. The Museum of Architecture is inside the complex.About 30 min here
Free to see from the street
Walk about 10 min
6
3:45 PMFreedom MonumentLook up at the three golden stars, one each for Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale. You might catch the ceremonial guard change.About 2 hours 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 10 min
7
6:30 PMFolkklubs Ala PagrabsEat traditional Latvian dishes in a cellar tavern. Folk music and dancing happen on some evenings, so ask about the program.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Buy tickets in advanceA public transport ticket costs less bought at Narvesen outlets, stop machines or in the Mobilly app than from the driver.
Plan around MondaysThe Riga Castle history museum, the Art Nouveau Museum and the National Museum of Art close on Mondays, so save the Old Town for Monday.
Book the cathedral towerRiga Cathedral's tower and organ balcony visits need pre-booking, and the cathedral opens only from 2 PM on Sundays.
Agree taxi faresAgree an approximate price first and check the meter is on, or book through an app such as Bolt.
Pay by cardMost restaurants, shops and hotels take cards; carry a little cash for small purchases.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in the Old Town to walk to the first two days, or in the Quiet Centre near Alberta iela for the Art Nouveau day.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
