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Did you know that Riga is considered one of the best gourmand cities in Europe? That’s why we want to take your taste buds on a delicious adventure!
Smell the aroma of bread baking in the city’s bakeries, sample some world-famous chocolate, down a shot of Riga balsam and grab a beer at a local brewery.
Finish your tour with an authentic Latvian dish prepared by your local guide at a family-run restaurant. The capital of Latvia is packed to the brim with food destinations, so this is one Riga tour no food lover should miss!
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, 1-ride e-ticket for public transport, Riga black balsam, 2 craft beers, snacks in 3 different spots, seasonal Latvian dish at a family-run restaurant.
Exclusions: Additional food or drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, transportation to/from the meeting and endpoints, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your Riga food tour will kick off with a stroll around the bakeries, bars and small grocery stores that dot the city. Taste a range of seasonal Latvian specialties: fresh cottage cheese with dill, hemp-seed butter served on a traditional Latvian dark bread, locally brewed beer and, of course, Riga balsam – a herbal liqueur that you can’t leave town without trying.
We’ll also explore a creative quarter, known as The Republic of Miera (peace in English). In this area, you’ll find various local businesses, including small shops, wineries, and pubs. There’s also a famous chocolate factory located here, and yes, we’re going to stop in!
A local brewery is located just in a few minutes’ walk from here, so we’ll head over to grab some excellent craft beer. Raise a glass with your new friends as we talk about our foodie travels in Latvia and beyond.
We’ll finish our tour with a meal at a family-run restaurant that’s owned by none other than your tour guide! The family will take care of your dinner and serve you a seasonal Latvian dish.
No matter the time of year, or the day of the week, this Riga food tour is a delight for anyone interested in the flavours of Latvia and is sure to leave you with a belly that’s full and a smile on your face.
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, 1-ride e-ticket for public transport, Riga black balsam, 2 craft beers, snacks in 3 different spots, seasonal Latvian dish at family-run restaurant.
Exclusions: Additional food or drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, transportation to/from the meeting and endpoints, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking. Note that Riga can be quite cold in winter months, therefore dress accordingly!
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We’ll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour for the price indicated above. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.
This tour can be customised to accommodate vegetarians, vegans and other dietary needs. Please notify us in advance of any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional requests’ box at checkout or by emailing us at [email protected].
Office phone number: +37 129 283 441
Email address: [email protected]
Ms. Catherine A. from United Kingdom travelled on 09 Sep 2019:
what a wonderful experience to get out of the old town and see other places-thank you Aine for sharing your Riga with us allowing us to go beneath the surface 🙂
Mr. Jonas K. from Germany travelled on 02 Sep 2018:
My friend and I had an amazing evening and a really good time 🙂
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