Latvia travel guide
What to see in Riga
The great city of the Baltic, with a Hanseatic Old Town and whole streets of Art Nouveau.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
Riga highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Ciudad Vieja
A World Heritage Site.
- House of the Blackheads
A Gothic façade.
- Alberta Street
Art Nouveau.
- Central market
In former zeppelin hangars.
- St Peter’s Church
A viewpoint over the town.
Day trips from Riga
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Riga
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Riga are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to February
Cold, dark winter
Very short days and bitter cold; the coast is closed to tourism.
What to do: Riga has a Christmas market in December; for beaches and nature, June to August.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Latvian restaurant or Riga Central Market. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Latvia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Riga
What to see in Riga?
Ciudad Vieja, House of the Blackheads, Alberta Street, Central market and St Peter’s Church.
What to see in Riga in one day?
Don’t miss Ciudad Vieja, House of the Blackheads, Alberta Street, Central market and St Peter’s Church. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Riga?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Riga are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from Riga?
Rundāle from Riga.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.