Enjoy a boat tour along the charming Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Sit back and relax as you pass by Kronvald's Park, Latvian National Theatre, Bastejkalns, and more iconic locations.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times
Host or greeter: English, Latvian, Lettish, Russian
Audio guide included: English, Latvian, Lettish, German, French, Spanish, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Greek, Lithuanian, Italian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Flavio – Malta

This trip was highly rated, and my experience highly confirms this. There were not more than six people in all. During the cruise, the captain was very cordial. The cruise took around 55 minutes, and there was the opportunity to see the main highlights of Riga from the Daugava River. The audio guide on the boat was loud and clear. We were free to ask any questions to captain too. I highly recommend this cruise to those who want to experience a relaxing cruise on the Daugava River in Riga.

Jan – Germany

Antonio did a great job! Thank you for the informative, interesting and funny tour.

Itinerary

Starting location:
Canal boat pier - Boatcruises.lv
Kronvalda Park, Riga
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Latvian National Theatre
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Bastejkalna Park
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
The Freedom Monument, Riga
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Latvian National Opera
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Riga Central Market
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Railway Bridge
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Stone Bridge, Riga
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Riga Old Town
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Riga Castle
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Vanšu Bridge
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Kipsala
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Freeport of Riga
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Andrejosta
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Kronvalda Park, Riga
Boat cruise, Sightseeing
Arrive back at:
Canal boat pier - Boatcruises.lv

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along Riga City Canal and the Daugava River
Discover the historical city center from a different point of view
Benefit from the flexibility to use your ticket when it suits you
Learn about the city and its landmarks from audio guide
Sit closer to the captain and find out the answers on your questions about Riga

Full description

Explore the historical part of Riga while having a relaxing and romantic sightseeing boat trip along the charming Riga City Canal and Daugava River.

While traveling aboard an eco-friendly canal boat, you can discover the popular tourism objects from a different angle. Pass by Kronvald's Park, Latvian National Theatre, Bastejkalns, Freedom Monument, Latvian National Opera, Stockmann Shopping Center, Riga International Bus Terminal, and Riga Central Market.
Continue to Daugava River and enjoy more beautiful scenery with views of Andrejosta Yacht Club, Riga Freeport Passenger Terminal, the TV Tower in Zaķusala, Riga Castle, Riga Cathedral, and old wooden houses located on Kipsala Island.

Enjoy audio guide commentary from your smartphone as you take in the sights or just sit closer to the Captain, who can answer your questions about the charming city of Riga!

Includes

1-hour sightseeing tour by canal boat
Audio guide is available (please bring along a smartphone and headphones to listen the audio guide)

Smartphone and headphones for audio guide (please bring along a smartphone and headphones to listen the audio guide)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Boat pier is located on the Riga City Canal in Kronvald's Park, between Congress Hall (Kongresu nams) and Riga Freeport Authority building (Rīgas brīvostas pārvalde).

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Important information

Not allowed

Smoking

Know before you go

Due to construction in Riga or unsuitable weather conditions route can be changed

Riga: Canal Boat Sightseeing Tour With Audio guide