Riga Central Market & Food Tours
Taste Latvia at Riga’s Central Market, one of the largest and oldest in Europe, housed in giant former Zeppelin hangars: smoked fish, rye bread, cheeses, berries, honey and Riga Black Balsam herbal liqueur. Food tours sample Latvian and Baltic specialities in the market and old town.
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Market & Food in Riga — FAQ
What is the Riga Central Market?
The Riga Central Market is one of Europe’s largest and oldest markets, set in five vast former Zeppelin hangars beside the old town, selling fresh fish, meat, rye bread, cheese, berries, honey and local specialities.
What food is Latvia known for?
Latvia is known for dark rye bread, smoked fish, grey peas with bacon, beetroot soup, fresh berries and honey, and the famous Riga Black Balsam herbal liqueur; food tours sample these at the market and beyond.
Are Riga food tours worth it?
Yes — a Central Market or food tour is a tasty, authentic way to discover Latvian and Baltic flavours, from rye bread and smoked fish to Black Balsam, with a local guide; a city highlight.