25 Flavours of Latvia: Riga Central Market & Old Town Food Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $51 / person
- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 50 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Guide agency Smile line
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide inside the "B" ENTRANCE to Riga International Bus Station (Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta), Prāgas 1, Riga.Your guide will be waiting outside the main entrance and will be holding a yellow umbrella.We recommend arriving 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Description
Discover the real taste of Riga on an intimate, premium food tour limited to just 15 guests. We start at the monumental Riga Central Market. To ensure you don't miss a word in the buzzing pavilions, we provide wireless audio headsets (for groups of 8+). You will step out of your culinary comfort zone and experience a symphony of 25 distinct flavour nuances—from traditional herring and hemp pesto to local chicken winglets and iconic bacon-horseradish rye bread croutons. After a scenic 15-minute walk packed with local history, we leave the market crowd behind. The tour culminates in a charming Old Town café for a cosy, sit-down meal served family-style. Enjoy seasonal soup, authentic grey peas with speck paired with fresh kefir, warm bacon pastries, homemade apple juice from our manager's garden, and a cranberry dessert. We top it off with a premium Riga Black Balsam tasting ritual and local candies. Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and experience Riga like a local!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Nov 3
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $51
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $171.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 34 of the next 75 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rigas Centraltirgus
Discover the flavours of Latvian gastronomy at one of Europe’s largest covered markets. Savour 20+ traditional tastes while exploring the fascinating history of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.
What's included
Included
Alcohol tasting (Riga Black Balsam - Original & Currant)
25 distinct food and drink flavor nuances across the entire route
Full sit-down meal in the Old Town café (soup, main, warm pastry, dessert, and drinks)
Professional tour guide system if 8+ participants for perfect audibility in noisy areas
A bottle of water in the first stop (0.5l)
Small group experience (strictly limited to a maximum of 15 guests)
Food tastings at the market (4 distinct stations).
Experienced local guide fluent in English or German
Private dining room and WC facilities at the sit-down meal cafe.
Not included
Gratuities
WC fee (cash only) at the Cental Market.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
50 reviews
How it compares in Riga
- No. 20 by number of reviews among 443 tours in Riga
- Starting price $51 is 43% below the typical $90 for tours of similar length in Riga
- Price over the last 30 days: $38–$52
Excurgo comparison of 443 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 3 people per tour is required!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Suited for vegetarians upon prior notice!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
25 Flavours of Latvia: Riga Central Market & Old Town Food Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $51 per person for this Riga experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $171. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:00 PM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 34 of the next 75 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet your guide inside the "B" ENTRANCE to Riga International Bus Station (Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta), Prāgas 1, Riga. Your guide will be waiting outside the main entrance and will be holding a yellow umbrella. We recommend arriving 5 minutes before the tour starts. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 50 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guide agency Smile line.
Reviews(50)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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