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Riga Canal Boat Tour with a Drink and Old Town Audio Walk

Riga, LatviaAbout 2.5 hours (1-hour cruise plus a self-guided walk)Guided in English

Cruise the leafy city canal and the Daugava with a drink in hand, then explore the old town with a self-guided audio walk on your phone. An easy combo for your first day in Riga.

About 2.5 hours (1-hour cruise plus a self-guided walk)Explore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A boat trip on the city canal and the Daugava
  • A drink included on board
  • Old-town skyline views from the river
  • A self-guided audio walk of the old town
  • Explore at your own pace

Full description

This combo starts on the water. A small boat takes you along Riga’s city canal, through the parks that follow the old city walls, and out onto the Daugava river for views of the old town skyline. A drink is included on board.

Back on land, use the audio walk on your phone to explore the old town at your own pace, with stories at the cathedral, the churches, the guild halls and Town Hall Square. You can take the walk right away or on another day of your stay.

Itinerary

  1. Boarding

    Board the boat at the canal pier.

  2. Cruise

    Sail along the canal and out onto the Daugava.

  3. Audio walk

    Explore the old town with the audio walk on your phone.

Included

  • 1-hour canal and river boat trip
  • One drink on board
  • Old town audio walk (app on your phone)

Not included

  • Live guide on the walk
  • Food
  • Hotel pickup

Meeting point

Canal pier near the Freedom Monument / Bastejkalns Park (confirmed with your booking).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Boats run mainly from spring to autumn; schedules depend on weather.
  • Bring a charged phone and earphones for the audio walk.
  • Seating on board is not assigned.

Frequently asked questions

What drink is included?

Usually a choice of soft drink, beer or sparkling wine; options are set by the boat operator.

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