Alternative Riga Free tour

The Alternative Riga Free Tour is a great way for those who want to see more than just the touristy Old Town and get a more in depth view of daily life in Riga.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WALK LONGER DISTANCES TO JOIN THIS TOUR AS WE COVER A LONGER ROUTE

We are the longest running daily Free Tour in Riga! Discover the alternative side of the city away from the traditional Old Town. On this tour you will be lead away from the Old city towards Riga Central Market, learn about the history of these famous market pavilions built from old Zeppelin hangars!

You will continue on into the Old Warehouse district, Science academy, wooden houses, Moscow District, hear about the Jewish ghetto and Central Riga. A well rounded tour that shows a wide range of locations. What will you see? - Riga Central market pavilions built from old Zeppelin hangars - Old Warehouse district - Science Academy - Wooden houses - Wooden Jesus Church - Great Choral synagogue - Central Riga And much more!

Are we a dog friendly walking tour? Yes we are!

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English

97% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Riga Free Tour

PRO

Tours since 2020

Running free tours and bike tours in Riga for over 10 years. We have been making Free Tours to show the city of Riga in a different light. Our approach to guiding is more relaxed than other tours and we try to entertain as well as be informative. Our team is really mixed, we have historians, artists, geographers, actors, a real mixed bag of people. Our aim is to keep developing and learning to give a new perspective on the city for residents and visitors alike.

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304 reviews

Professionalism

4.87

Fun

4.76

Communication

4.86

Quality

4.88

Route

4.70

4.81

304 reviews

Professionalism

4.87

Fun

4.76

Communication

4.86

Quality

4.88

Route

4.70

7 stops

1668.0 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Reformācijas Laukums 2, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, LatviaLook for your guide at the entrance to St Peter’s Church. The guide will have a Riga Free Tour QR Code around their neck at the meeting point!Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Riga Central Market

Outside visit

Latvian Academy of Sciences

Outside visit

Spīķeri

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.