Riga to Vilnius Private Sightseeing Transfer & Tour
If you're traveling one way from Riga to Vilnius, we offer a scenic and culturally rich route filled with history and charm. Begin your journey at the medieval Bauska Castle, where two rivers meet beneath ancient walls. Continue to Rundale Palace, the “Baltic Versailles,” and walk through its grand halls and elegant gardens that tell stories of 18th-century nobility. Crossing into Lithuania, visit the Hill of Crosses, a deeply spiritual site where thousands of crosses stand as symbols of faith and resilience. This transfer is more than a ride — it’s a cultural adventure ideal for curious travelers, couples, and families eager to experience the Baltics beyond the usual route. Enjoy a comfortable 7–8 hour trip with a professional driver, complete with complimentary still water, coffee and WC breaks, and local lunch recommendations, before being dropped off directly at your accommodation in Vilnius.
Sunrise at Kemeri National Park - Small Group
Sunrise is a special moment of the day as nature awakens, the darkness leaves, and the new day can begin! As Latvia is one of Europes greenest countries, we'd like to offer to take you to the Great Kemeri Bog, located in the Kemeri national park. Whether it is a sunny morning or the clouds would cover the sky, the atmosphere here is like in no other place! This place will reunite you with nature - untouched, wild, and beautiful.
We’ll take you to Kemeri national park in an early hour so we can catch the moment when the sun comes up! We’ll walk through the bog, watch the sunrise from the viewing tower, talk about the local life and Latvia nature! After the walk we’ll take you back to your accommodation or any other central location.
The tour operates with minimum 3 passengers.
Riga Sightseeing Tour for First Time Visitors
A simple, but must excursion to create a first impression of Riga and to orient travelers. The main highlights of Riga in short time sightseeing combined driving and walking tours.
It will be useful after excursion as well to know more what and where to eat, where to go, which museums to visit or how to fulfill the rest of the time. It is best to do with a local guide.
Private Riga Art Nouveau Tour
Visit the stunning Art Nouveau district and discover the largest and best-preserved collections of Art Nouveau buildings in the world.
Riga is a true Art Nouveau metropolis with over 800 buildings in this unique architectural style. In fact, it has the world’s highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. Riga gives us a perfect opportunity to dive into the subject of Art Nouveau and find out more about its relevance not just as an architectural style, but also for what it reveals about Riga. On this tour, we’ll explore Art Nouveau’s history, visit the city’s most iconic examples of the style, hear about its architects and visit the Art Nouveau museum
Riga Private Walking Tour with a Local
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Riga through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Private Transfer from Hotel to Riga Airport with English speaking driver
Trusted transfer service with English speaking drivers. Our driver will meet you and transfer to your destination. No worries!
Riga Shore Excursion
Is your cruise ship stopping in Riga? Excellent! You have a chance to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Riga historical center!
We will go on a walking tour of Riga Old Town where you will hear many legends and fun stories of our city.
Apart from the Old Town, you will also get to visit Central Market and art Nouveau district! Between all locations, we will take care of private transportation (as big as the group size requires). The driving tour gives a great chance to see Riga from different angles - impossible to do on feet in such a limited time.
Our priority is our client so we will be happy to rearrange things to meet your interests! For example - you do not wish to go to the market, but you'd like to see more of wooden houses - we will customize the tour for you.
If you would like to stop for a beer or a cup of coffee to enjoy the Old Town vibe - it is not a problem! We are happy to go off the path to make your time in Riga relaxing and enjoyable!
Old Riga Walking Tour / Riga Altstadt Spaziergang
Old Riga is like a pearl of Baltics , located near the Daugava river . Architecture is kept from the Medieval times , there are nice squares , beautiful park near Riga City Canal , near Opera Building and Riga , like a pretty lady have lots of stories and lots of secrets. Swedish Gate is connected with a love legend and pancakes , Riga Cathedral have an organ with 6718 pipes and the Dom Square is like a heart of Old Riga and Riga is celebrating a birthday party of Sherlock Holmes, because there is also a Baker Street. You are welcome , dear guests !
Riga Shooting Range Trapitava
We are the ground indoor shooting range in Riga where we offer guns - Glock, Sig Sauer, CZ, Revolver, Makarov, MCM Margolin, Germanica (Shot Gun).
Offered a pneumatic rifle and pistol, as well as a Crossbow.
This means that any visitor can choose to shoot at the target with the real guns and pneumatic weapons. Shooter age at least 18 years old.
Sets available on the website for children and adults. Each client has an individual approach.
The lessons last from 30 minutes to 1 hour per set.
Day before arriving require making appointment!!! You can pay with card (not American Express) or cash.
Turaida and Sigulda Day Trip with Local Guide from Riga
Explore the enchanting Turaida and Sigulda regions with insights from your Bearded Guide.
‣ Start at the Turaida Museum Reserve, where medieval history unfolds amidst stunning landscapes. Enjoy breathtaking views from the castle tower.
‣ Then take an optional cable car ride high above the Gauja Valley for panoramic views.
‣ Visit Gutman's Cave, steeped in local legends, before savoring traditional Latvian cuisine at a local eatery (meal not included).
‣ The adventure continues with visits to Sigulda’s New Castle and the historic Livonian Order Castle ruins.
‣ Last stop at the iconic Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track, perfect for unique photos. This tour is ideal for history buffs and nature lovers alike.
- Discover Turaida Museum Reserve with its captivating exhibitions
- Optional cable car ride over the stunning Gauja Valley
- Explore Gutman's Cave, rich in local legends
- Visit historical sites including Sigulda's New Castle and Bobsleigh Track
Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Sigulda and Gauja National Park
Leave life in the city behind, reunite with nature and have an amazing day outdoors by listening to bird songs, sounds of running water in the creeks and just simply hearing wind in the tree leaves.
The hike starts in Sigulda town and goes through the the biggest and most diverse nature parks of Latvia - "Gauja National Park". Your hike will begin with visiting the historical Sigulda medieval castle ruins before immersing into the world of small trails, views, forests, meadows and variety of vegetation like different plants, flowers and mushrooms.
Distance of the hike is ~15 km (89% nature; 20% city). Terrain is hilly, but not difficult - foot paths and stairs. Total ascent during the hike is ~100 m.
Day trip to Gauja National Park: animals, castles and a cave
An hour-long ride from Riga will bring you to Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest national park in Latvia. Also known as the Switzerland of Latvia, offering some of the most beautiful sceneries in the whole country. It is the most popular place for spending a lovely day outside Riga and exploring castles and nature wonders.
Magical sounds of the Kokle - Learn how to play it
Are you curious about exploring local folk music and instruments all around the world? Then this workshop is for you! A local folk musician will introduce you to the kokle, a traditional Latvian string instrument. Latvians have a saying that the kokle is given to us by God, but the bagpipes - by the Devil. It will take only a few seconds to understand why we say that. We can assure you that the kokle has one of the purest, most magical, and calming sounds among all the instruments you have ever heard. You will have an opportunity to lure out some ancient melodies from the kokle by yourself.
Taste Riga - Private Tour of Latvian Flavour
A private tour through the tastes and flavours of people of Latvia. Through centuries Latvians have absorbed traditions and cuisines from all the cultures that has ruled in these lands - Germans, Swedes, Russians - and after all, even Soviet Union had it's own way of doing kitchen stuff. Maybe because of taste, but probably because of necessity latvians have acquired their own distinct taste for stuff and this tour is all about that. First we'll wander through the central market and have a taste of whatever seasonal products are available (around 10 different types of foods/drinks) and then move on to an post soviet style "cafeteria" where you'll be able to enjoy a proper meal of Latvian traditional foods. So if you choose to book this tour please come hungry:) Keep in mind - we mostly eat seasonal stuff, therefore the foods can vary greatly from tour to tour, so the attached pictures are just an exam
Private Tour in Kuldiga, Latvia
Kuldiga is known as one of the most romantic towns in Latvia. Historical architecture and the widest waterfall in Europe makes it worth spending 2,5 hours on the road.
Kemeri National Park Bog Walking trail with Jurmala private tour
The Bog or swamp as a natural formation is not only interesting, but unique with its geomorphology, flora and fauna and of course stories. Small more than 150 years old pien trees, sphagnum moss, Labrador tee, sundews and many others things creating unique biotop. That is also place for formation of mineral water. Sunrises and sunsets are especially beautiful, but also at other times of the day throughout the year. After Bog walk short stop in Kemeri Health resort park and city center of Jurmala Sea resort. Informative, focused and easy.
Biologist is my education and biology is my passion.
Small Group - Hill of Crosses, Jelgava and Jurmala / 2 Countries
Enjoy a diverse and memorable small-group day trip from Riga that blends culture, history, spirituality, and nature. Travel to the iconic Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, one of Europe’s most unique pilgrimage sites, before continuing to Jelgava, home to the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics. Capture great photos and hear engaging stories about the city’s fascinating and turbulent past.
Your journey continues to Jurmala, Latvia’s beloved seaside resort town, known for its charming wooden architecture, vibrant promenade, and wide stretches of white-sand beach along the Baltic coast. Enjoy a relaxed stroll, breathe in fresh sea air, and sample local treats before returning to Riga.
This small-group tour offers a well-balanced mix of architecture, history, religion, and nature—an excellent alternative to standard Hill of Crosses tours, and a perfect way to experience the diverse highlights of both Latvia and Lithuania in one enriching day.
Tour operates with at least 3 guests.
Riga Private Walking Tour
The Hanseatic city of Riga invites you to explore its major landmarks together with your private guide during 3 hours! Catch the medieval spirit of this Baltic pearl walking down along its lovely lanes full of mysteries and legends and take pictures of such city sights, as the Dome Church, Town Hall, House of the Blackheads, The Three Brothers, Statue of Roland and many others.
The tour is available for cruise ship passengers, as well as for hotel and ferry guests!
Road Trip to Cēsis, Līgatne, Āraiši and Sigulda - All Inclusive
An all-inclusive private tour including a private visit to the Soviet Bunker of Līgatne. On this tour you'll be treated as friends going together on a roadtrip, take the roads less visited, stop for a snack and coffee, but still cover all of the most important sights of Northeastern Latvia including Cēsis and it's castle, Līgatne and it's bunker and caves, Sigulda and it's magnificent sceneries, Āraiši and it's ancient wooden castle. The guide is not only educated and knowledgable, but also super friendly, so besides telling you everything you have to know about history and lifestyle of Latvians, he'll be happy to answer all of your questions you might have and help you with suggestions.
All the tickets for castles, etc are included in the price, so is the Latvian traditional meal for lunch.
The tour is highly customisable, so if you want to drop something from the itinerary or add something else, just let us know.
Tour from Riga to Vilnius: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and The Hill of Crosses
One of the best choice for those who want to save time, money and have full of impressions sightseeing tour - excursion from Riga to Vilnius. Highlights of the tour are Rundale palace, Bauska Castle and The Hill of Crosses.
Riga Soviet Walking Tour with a Local Guide
I share Soviet Latvia through personal stories - from my family, friends, and people of Riga who lived it. This tour helps you understand how this history shaped who we are as Latvians and why it still influences our politics and perspectives today.
Full Day Gauja National Park Ultimate Hiking & Sightseeing Trip
You will hike on some of the most beautiful and hidden nature trails in the famous Gauja National Park. You will also enjoy "forest bathing" - immersing yourself in a real natural forest and soaking it up through your senses to its fullest. After the hike, you will recharge your batteries by tasting some local goodies and local drinks during the pick-nick-style lunchtime. Before leaving Līgtne Town you will also have a chance to taste local fruit wines in the local wine shop. Next, you will visit Cēsis Town and its famous medieval castle and will also discover some of the most impressive sandstone cliffs in Europe at the Gauja river bank.
Cēsis and its surroundings are one of Latvia's most beautiful places to visit. You get to know much about Latvian nature, culture, and history and will go some off-the-beaten-path as well.
Go on a pilgrimage from Riga - visit Siluva and Hill of Crosses!
Use a chance to visit one more country on your list while visiting Riga!
We can stop on the border between Latvia and Lithuania so you can take a photo with signs (optional).
At the Hill of Crosses, you will have a chance to purchase a cross (at very reasonable prices) from the local people, to leave on the hill or take with you as souvenirs. Please note that you can also bring a cross which you've made yourself if you'd prefer to do so!
At the Hill, we will take you on a guided tour so you get to know some stories and legends that will help you appreciate this place better. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves without the guide.
After the Hill of Crosses we'll be driving to town Siluva where you'll have a free time to visit the chapel which was built on top of the stone (it is still there in the centre of the chapel) where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared back in 1608!
After free time in Siluva, we'll be heading back to Riga.
Soviet Bunker, Seaside Fortress + Authentic BBQ lunch with beer
Discover a Hidden Soviet-Era Bunker & Mangalsala Fortress Near Riga!
Step into the past and explore an authentic Soviet communication bunker, just 30 minutes from Riga’s city center. Experience a once top-secret facility with original Soviet artifacts like communication equipment, gas masks, and survival gear. Hear fascinating Cold War stories in a hands-on, personal setting.
Your journey also includes a visit to Mangalsala Fortress, where you’ll explore historic coastal defense structures and enjoy beautiful Baltic Sea views. Afterward, enjoy an authentic Soviet-style BBQ meal, with a local Latvian beer to wrap up the day.
This is a shared trip, confirmed with at least three participants, but solo travelers are welcome! If the minimum isn’t met, we’ll contact you with alternative options.
Book now for a one-of-a-kind adventure into Soviet history and Latvian heritage!