Latvia · Walking Tours

2-Hour Riga Old Town Walking Tour with Latvian Wine and Cheese

2 Hours Round trip from Riga Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Riga Old Town's historic streets, medieval lanes, and landmarks
02 Enjoy panoramic viewpoints while hearing stories of Riga's past and local legends
03 Taste traditional Latvian wines made from rhubarb, birch sap, aronia, gooseberry, and raspberry
04 Sample seasonal Latvian cheeses such as clover seed cheese, smoked cheese, and aged farmhouse cheese
05 Learn about traditional Latvian winemaking and cheesemaking in a cozy, authentic setting

Explore Riga's charming Old Town on a guided walk through its historic streets, medieval lanes, and architectural landmarks while hearing stories of the city's past, local legends, and cultural heritage. Along the way, enjoy panoramic viewpoints before continuing on foot to a cozy, authentic tasting venue. There, discover traditional Latvian winemaking with local ingredients such as rhubarb, birch sap, aronia, gooseberry, and raspberry, and learn about Latvian cheesemaking. Taste a selection of traditional Latvian wines alongside seasonal Latvian cheeses, including clover seed cheese, smoked cheese, and aged farmhouse cheese.

Taste a selection of traditional Latvian wines alongside seasonal Latvian cheeses, including clover seed cheese, smoked cheese, and aged farmhouse cheese.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Riga

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Riga Old Town Walk with Latvian Wine and Cheese Tasting

Meeting Point - Riga Old Town

Meet your local guide in Riga Old Town.
Receive an introduction to the city's history and cultural heritage.
Begin a guided walk through the historic streets and squares.

Guided Exploration of Riga Old Town

Walk through medieval lanes and architectural landmarks.
Learn about Riga's past, local legends, and historical milestones.
Enjoy panoramic viewpoints while hearing stories that shaped the city.

Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience

Transfer on foot to a cozy and authentic tasting venue.
Learn about traditional Latvian winemaking using local ingredients such as rhubarb, birch sap, aronia, gooseberry, and raspberry.
Discover the history and methods of Latvian cheesemaking.
Taste a selection of traditional Latvian wines.
Sample seasonal Latvian cheeses, including clover seed cheese, smoked cheese, and aged farmhouse cheese.

Tour Conclusion

Enjoy time to relax and ask questions during the tasting session.
Conclude the tour in Riga Old Town with recommendations for further exploration.

Where this trip takes you

Riga Old Town, medieval lanes, panoramic viewpoints, wine and cheese tasting

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Riga 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided sightseeing tour of Riga Old Town (approximately 1 hour)
Tasting of local Latvian wines and cheeses (approximately 1 hour)
Wine tasting selection featuring: Rhubarb (dry), Birch sap (dry/semi-dry), Aronia (semi-dry), Gooseberry (semi-dry), Raspberry (semi-sweet) - unique flavors you will not find anywhere (5 Latvian wines, 50 ml each)
Traditional Latvian cheese plate (3-4 different kinds)