Riga Ghost Tour & Balsam Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Riga after dark on a ghost-themed walking tour
• 02 Hear legends about the former city walls and Swedish Gate
• 03 Learn stories of prisons, ghosts, and the city’s haunted past
• 04 Visit one of Riga’s most haunted sites
• 05 See where an historical prison once stood
• 06 End the tour with a traditional Riga balsam tasting
• 07 Led by a professional guide

Step into Riga after dark and uncover the city’s eerie side on this atmospheric ghost tour through the Old Town. As you walk with your guide, hear chilling stories and local legends tied to Riga’s past, from the former city walls to the imposing Swedish Gate.

Along the way, discover tales of ghosts, prisons, and 16th-century cellars, and learn why some of the city’s most historic corners still inspire mystery today. The experience ends with a tasting of traditional Riga balsam, a distinctive herbal drink long associated with Latvia and Eastern Europe.

Step into Riga after dark and uncover the city’s eerie side on this atmospheric ghost tour through the Old Town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Riga

Languages English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hear various legends about the city walls and Swedish Gate, find out where all ghosts are from.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide
• Balsam tasting
• Hotel pick-up

Know before you go

• PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Riga, LV

Tour start

Riga, LV

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.