Medieval Riga walking tour with food tasting and candlelit dinner

Walk Riga's hidden medieval streets and eat where locals don't take tourists

A two-hour guided walk through Riga's Old Town led by an English-speaking guide, uncovering architectural details most visitors miss. You taste local food and drinks at a traditional medieval restaurant, then move to a candlelit dinner at a secret location unknown to most tourists. The tour includes samples and one drink. You can add Latvian traditional drinks or a full meal at checkout.

The experience

Two hours takes you through the Old Town's historic streets with a guide who steers past the usual sights toward architectural gems tucked into corners. The walk itself is the frame. You're moving through medieval Riga, not standing still listening to facts. After an hour of exploring, you sit down at a traditional medieval restaurant where you taste local food snacks and a selected drink, then move to the candlelit dinner at a location the operator keeps off the tourist maps.

The guide speaks English, French, German or Russian, so the experience doesn't depend on translation apps. Food samples and one drink are included in the base price. If you want the full Latvian traditional drinks experience or a proper meal instead of samples, you add that at checkout. The tour runs on public transportation routes and is wheelchair accessible throughout, which matters if you're staying outside the Old Town or arrived without a rental car.

What’s included

• Guided walk through Riga's Old Town with an expert guide.
• food samples and one drink at a traditional medieval restaurant.
• candlelit dinner at a secret location.
• optional add-ons for Latvian traditional drinks tasting or a full meal instead of samples.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by MyEventRiga

Is this one for you?The tour starts in the Old Town and uses public transportation routes, so it works whether you're staying nearby or across the city without a rental car. The fixed two-hour frame means you know exactly when you'll finish and can plan the rest of your evening around it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the walk through the Old Town itself?

The guided exploration of the historic streets takes about an hour, led by your guide through the medieval layout. After that, you move to the restaurant for food and drinks.

What exactly do you eat and drink on this tour?

You get food samples and one selected drink at the traditional medieval restaurant included in the base price. You can add a full Latvian traditional drinks tasting or a dinner meal at checkout if you want more than samples.

Where is the candlelit dinner, and how do you get there?

The dinner happens at a secret location the operator doesn't advertise to tourists. You move there after the restaurant stop. The exact address is part of what makes it feel like a hidden find rather than a marked attraction.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options run near the Old Town, so you can reach the meeting point without a car.