Riga Segway tour: UNESCO sites in 90 minutes

Cover Riga's main sights on a Segway instead of walking the cobblestones for hours.

A 90-minute Segway tour of Riga starting from Pils 14, with a live guide in English or German, helmet and headset included. You'll pass the UNESCO-listed Old Town and Art Nouveau district, Riga Cathedral, St Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, Riga Town Hall Square and the Latvian National Opera, learning stories and facts about Latvia's architecture, culture and history. Minimum age is 13. The tour operates in all weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Riga Old Town40m
2. Albert Street5m
3. Swedish Gatepass by
4. St Peter's Church3m
5. Riga Cathedral3m
6. Riga Town Hall Square5m
7. Latvian National Opera3m

Segway tour of Riga highlights

• Start at rental shop on Pils 14
• Visit UNESCO Old Riga Town sites
• See Rainis monument and cathedral
• Pass Brīvības street and Government house
• View Hotel Radisson Latvia and National Art Museum
• Explore Art Nouveau district
• Visit former military park
• Pass Latvian Republic proclamation site
• Pass remaining Riga wall tower
• See Swedish and Russian soldiers barracks
• Pass remaining Riga wall gate (Swedish Gate)
• Pass Latvian Parliament
• Visit St Peter's Church
• See notable Riga monument
• Visit Riga Cathedral
• Explore Town hall square and landmarks
• See important Latvian symbol
• Visit Latvian National Opera

The experience

The tour leaves from the rental shop on Pils 14 and covers the most important points of interest in Riga without the pace of a walking tour through Old Town's cobblestone streets. In 90 minutes you'll see both UNESCO World Heritage sites (the medieval Old Town and the Art Nouveau district on Albert Street) plus St Peter's Church, the tallest in Riga, Riga Cathedral, Riga Town Hall Square with its Roland statue and Blackheads House, and the Latvian National Opera, originally built as a German Theatre. The Swedish Gate, the only remaining gate from Riga's old wall, and a former military park with its own points of interest also fit into the route.

Your guide speaks English or German and provides true facts, stories and legends tied to each stop. You'll learn why certain monuments became main Riga attractions, where the Latvian Republic was proclaimed in 1918, and details about the barracks, the longest building in Riga, where Swedish and Russian soldiers once lived. A headset lets you hear clearly throughout, and a helmet is provided. The tour suits most people regardless of fitness level and runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions.

What’s included

• A Segway and helmet.
• a live guide in English or German.
• a headset so you hear the guide at every stop.
• 90 minutes covering Old Town, the Art Nouveau district, Riga Cathedral, St Peter's Church, Riga Town Hall Square, the Swedish Gate and the Latvian National Opera.

Options for this experience

2 options

3-5 personsUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or German · No fixed timeFor groups of 3 to 17 people

2 personsUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or German · No fixed timeThe price applies when booking for 2 people

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by BicycleRental.lv

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to cover Riga's main landmarks on a Segway in 90 minutes rather than walking the cobblestones for a full day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

What's included in the Riga Segway tour?

The tour includes a Segway, helmet, headset to hear the guide, and a live guide speaking English or German. You cover the main landmarks and UNESCO sites in 90 minutes starting from Pils 14.

How many people can book this Segway tour together?

You can book for 2 people, 3 to 5 people, or 6 to 11 people. Each group size is a separate booking option at checkout.

What is the Swedish Gate and why does the tour stop there?

The Swedish Gate is the only remaining gate from Riga's medieval wall and stands as a historic landmark. It's one of the key stops that shows the city's fortified past.

Does the tour go through Riga's Old Town?

Yes, the tour passes through Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture, and also covers the Art Nouveau district on Albert Street, another UNESCO-listed area with distinctive early 20th-century buildings.

Is there a minimum age for the Segway tour?

The minimum age is 13 years old. The tour is suitable for most fitness levels and operates regardless of weather.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so you'll need to dress appropriately for rain, wind or cold. Check the forecast before your booking and bring suitable clothing.