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2 days · Riga itinerary

Riga in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Riga lets you add a grand day trip. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Rundāle or Sigulda on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Art Nouveau
  2. 2Day 2: Rundāle or Sigulda
  3. 3Palace or castles
  4. 4Black Balsam evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, Art Nouveau and the market.

Day 2: palace or castles

Day trip to Rundāle Palace or Sigulda’s Gauja valley.

Evenings: Latvian flavours

Enjoy rye bread, smoked fish and Black Balsam.

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$200/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska
Riga
Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska
4.9(37)·8 hours
from$543/ person
via Viator
Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
Riga
Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
5.0(8)·2 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE trip - Hiking in Gauja National Park
Riga
PRIVATE trip - Hiking in Gauja National Park
5.0(15)·6 hours
from$137/ 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
Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle from Riga
Riga
Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle from Riga
4.9(43)·9 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
One-Day Kayaking Trip in Gauja River Valley
Riga
One-Day Kayaking Trip in Gauja River Valley
5.0(15)·8 hours
from$326/ person
via Viator
2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga's Old Town
−22%
Riga
2 Hours Walking Tour in Legends and Secret of Riga's Old Town
4.8(38)·2h 30min
from$79$102/ person
via Viator

Riga in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Riga?
Two days covers the city — the old town, Art Nouveau and the market — on day one, and a Rundāle Palace or Sigulda day trip on day two, a great mix of city and Latvian heritage.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Riga?
The House of the Blackheads and old town, the Art Nouveau district, the Central Market, and a day trip to Rundāle Palace or Sigulda.
Is Rundāle Palace worth it from Riga?
Yes — as Latvia’s most magnificent baroque palace with opulent interiors and lovely gardens, Rundāle makes a grand and rewarding day trip from Riga, often paired with Bauska Castle.

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Old TownArt NouveauMarket & FoodRundāle PalaceDay Trips