Riga, Latvia

Riga

Riga's medieval old town and its Art Nouveau district of ornate facades make the Latvian capital a fascinating walking city.

Riga: Riga Old Town walking tour
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The city on foot

Riga was a Hanseatic city. About a third of its centre is Art Nouveau.

The old town and the Art Nouveau quarter are walkable.

What makes Riga distinctive

  • Art Nouveau buildings
  • Old town
  • Central Market in zeppelin hangars
  • Black Balsam liqueur

Walking tours in Riga

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old Town

    Medieval core.

  • Art Nouveau district

    Alberta and Elizabetes streets.

  • Āgenskalns

    Wooden houses.

Free self-guided walk

Old town to Art Nouveau

A free self-guided walk in Riga, from the House of the Blackheads through the old town to the Art Nouveau street of Alberta iela.

2.6 km · 5 stops · map and directions

See the walk

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Old town

    Lanes.

  2. Alberta iela

    Facades.

  3. Canal park

    Green belt.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Winter

    Cold.

  • Cobbles

    Uneven.

When to visit

  • Summer

    Long days.

  • December

    Christmas market.

  • Spring

    Fresh.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Riga Airport is 20 minutes away.

Local transport

  • Trams and buses

    Cover the city.

Questions travellers ask about Riga

How many days do I need?

Two days.

Where is the Art Nouveau?

Alberta iela.

Is Riga walkable?

Yes.

Riga: Riga Old Town walking tour
Country overview

Latvia

Art Nouveau and a Hanseatic old town

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.