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Riga, Latvia Shore Excursions - Old Town, Jurmala & Turaida Castle

Private Riga shore excursions and Latvia day tours from the cruise port - the Art Nouveau streets and medieval Old Town of Riga, the seaside resort of Jurmala, the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, and Gauja National Park's Turaida Castle. Exclusively for your group with a licensed English-speaking guide. Rated 4.9/5.

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Riga Shore Excursion - Highlights of Riga Highlights of Riga

Riga Shore Excursion - 4 Hours

This tour explores Riga's Old Town including visits to St. Peter's Church and the Dome Cathedral. This is the most popular option for first time visitors who only have a few hours available.



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$177.00 per person
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Riga Shore Excursions - Riga's Old Town and Open Air Museum Riga's Old Town and Open Air Museum

Riga Shore Excursion - 6 Hours

This tour includes Riga's Old Town with visits to St. Peter's Church and the Dome Cathedral. Then you visit an open air museum which features about 100 traditional countryside buildings, allowing you to see and learn about rural life in 18th century Latvia.



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$230.00 per person
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Riga Shore Trip - Jurmala and the Open Air Museum Jurmala and the Open Air Museum

Riga Shore Excursion - 4 Hours

This tour visits the famous resort town of Jurmala and also Riga's Open Air Museum where you have the opportunity to see and learn about rural life in 18th century Latvia.



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$164.00 per person
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Riga Shore Trips - Best of Latvia Best of Latvia

Riga Shore Excursion - 8 Hours

This is the most popular tour from the port of Riga, visiting three of the top must see places in Latvia. Included are the Old Town of Riga, the Gauja National Park, known as Little Switzerland and also the 13th century Turaida Castle.


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Riga Shore Excursions & Latvia Tours - Old Town, Jurmala & Turaida Castle Cruise Excursions

Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for the largest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture in the world alongside a medieval Old Town of Gothic churches and Hanseatic merchant houses, seen on our Highlights of Riga excursion. Beyond the city, the Latvian countryside offers the seaside resort of Jurmala, traditional rural architecture at the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, and the forests and castles of Gauja National Park.

Our Riga's Old Town and Open Air Museum tour pairs St. Peter's Church and the Dome Cathedral with about 100 traditional countryside buildings showing rural 18th century Latvian life. The Jurmala and the Open Air Museum excursion combines the resort town of Jurmala with the same open-air museum, while our most popular full day tour, Best of Latvia, visits the Old Town, the Gauja National Park known as "Little Switzerland," and the 13th century Turaida Castle. All Riga shore excursions from Private Shore Trips include an English-speaking guide, a private vehicle for your group only, and our back-to-ship guarantee. Reserve with a $50 deposit.

Frequently Asked Questions - Riga Shore Excursions & Latvia Tours

Where do cruise ships dock in Riga?

Cruise ships calling at Riga dock at the Port of Riga on the Daugava river, a short drive from the Old Town. Your private guide meets you at the terminal with a name sign.

What is the most popular Riga shore excursion?

The Best of Latvia tour is our most popular Riga itinerary - a full day visiting the Old Town of Riga, the Gauja National Park known as "Little Switzerland," and the 13th century Turaida Castle.

How far is Jurmala from Riga cruise port?

Jurmala is about 25 kilometers west of Riga, roughly 30 to 35 minutes by private vehicle. This seaside resort town, known for its wooden architecture and beach promenade, is commonly paired with the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.

Can I visit Turaida Castle and Gauja National Park from Riga on a port day?

Yes. Turaida Castle and Gauja National Park are about 50 to 55 kilometers northeast of Riga, roughly an hour by private vehicle, and are featured on our full day Best of Latvia tour alongside the Old Town.

What is the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum?

The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, just outside Riga, features around 100 traditional buildings gathered from across Latvia, giving visitors a look at rural countryside life from the 18th century.

What is the back-to-ship guarantee on Riga shore excursions?

Our back-to-ship guarantee means that if an unforeseen delay during your private Riga shore excursion prevents you from returning to the cruise pier before your ship departs, we will arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all private Riga and Latvia tours booked through us. Your tour must be scheduled to return to the ship 1.5 hours prior to ship departure.