Start your day with a delicious, freshly brewed coffee and a light breakfast at MiiT Coffee, a popular local café known for its artisanal brews and pastries. Open from 8am to 6pm.
Wander through the charming cobblestone streets of Riga’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, visiting highlights such as the House of the Blackheads, St. Peter’s Church, and the Riga Cathedral. This area is rich in medieval architecture and history.
Free (some churches may have entry fees around EUR5), 2h30m
Explore one of Europe’s largest and most diverse markets, housed in former Zeppelin hangars. Sample local produce, Latvian cheeses, smoked fish, and more. Open from 7am to 6pm.
Enjoy traditional Latvian cuisine and live folk music in a cosy cellar restaurant. Try the grey peas with bacon or Latvian rye bread soup. Open from noon to midnight.
Walk along Alberta iela and Elizabetes iela to admire some of the finest Art Nouveau architecture in Europe, characterised by ornate facades and intricate details. Free to explore.
Experience traditional Latvian dishes in a family-friendly buffet style restaurant popular with locals, offering hearty soups, meats, and potato dishes. Open from 11am to 10pm.
Dine in one of Riga’s top modern Latvian restaurants where traditional ingredients meet innovative cooking in an elegant setting. Open from 6pm to 11pm.
Take a relaxing morning walk through this lovely central park with charming bridges and sculptures, perfect for leisurely exploration and photos. Free to enter.
Relax with lunch and live jazz music by the Daugava river in this atmospheric venue featuring Latvian and international cuisine. Open from noon to midnight.
Explore one of the largest car museums in the Baltics, showcasing vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and Latvia’s automotive history. Open from 10am to 6pm, closed Monday.
End your trip with gourmet dining at Vincents, one of Riga’s finest restaurants offering contemporary Latvian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef. Open from 6pm to 11pm.