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1 day · Riga itinerary

Riga in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Riga? You can explore the old town and Art Nouveau gems. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Riga — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1House of the Blackheads
  2. 2St Peter’s & Three Brothers
  3. 3Art Nouveau district
  4. 4Central Market

Morning: the old town

Walk the House of the Blackheads and St Peter’s.

Midday: Art Nouveau

Admire the decorated facades of Alberta iela.

Afternoon: Central Market

Taste Latvian flavours at the great market.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Riga — prices per person.

Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour
Riga
Private Riga Old Town Walking Tour
5.0(76)·1h 45min
from$199/ person
via Viator
Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
Riga
Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
5.0(8)·2 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Riga Central Market & Traditional Food tasting experience
Riga
Riga Central Market & Traditional Food tasting experience
4.7(48)·2 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Riga Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Riga
Riga Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.9(21)·2 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga's Old Town
−21%
Riga
2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga's Old Town
4.8(38)·2h 30min
from$79$101/ person
via Viator
Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group
Riga
Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group
4.7(160)·1h 30min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Best Of Riga Walking Tour: Old Town
Riga
Best Of Riga Walking Tour: Old Town
4.7(19)·1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator
Riga Old Town Walking Tour: Stories and Legends ENG/DE/ESP
Riga
Riga Old Town Walking Tour: Stories and Legends ENG/DE/ESP
4.7(13)·1h 30min
from$14/ person
via Viator

Riga in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Riga in one day?
Yes — you can explore the old town and House of the Blackheads, admire the Art Nouveau district, and taste Latvian flavours at the Central Market in a day, as the centre is compact and walkable.
What is the best one-day Riga tour?
An old-town walking tour with an Art Nouveau tour and a Central Market food tour is the most rewarding way to see Riga in a day.
How much does one day in Riga cost?
Budget roughly €20–€50 per person for a walking tour and a food or Art Nouveau tour — Riga is excellent value, with the old town free to wander.

Explore more in Riga

Old TownArt NouveauMarket & FoodRundāle PalaceDay Trips