Riga: Canal Boat Sightseeing Tour With Audio guide

4.6 out of 5 stars
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Riga: Canal Boat Sightseeing Tour With Audio guide
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
1358 reviews

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.

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Duration 1 hour
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English, Latvian, Lettish, Russian
Audio guide included
English, Latvian, Lettish, German, French, Spanish, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Greek, Lithuanian, Italian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ravi – United Arab Emirates

I had a nice one hour scenic boat ride on the canal and the river and got to see Riga inside and outside. capturing lots of photos. The captain of the boat was experienced and we had a smooth sail. I would highly recommend to do this tour and its value for money. Always take a jacket even if its summer as it gets a bit breezy and cool.

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Megan – United States

The captain and staff were very nice! It was pouring rain but boat was nice and dry! Towards the middle of the tour, the rain stopped and we were able to roll up the boat covers. Lovely small group and great tour of Riga from the canal and larger river! 10/10 would recommend this tour for others!

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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

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

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
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 1358 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Ravi – United Arab EmiratesJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
I had a nice one hour scenic boat ride on the canal and the river and got to see Riga inside and outside. capturing lots of photos. The captain of the boat was experienced and we had a smooth sail. I would highly recommend to do this tour and its value for money. Always take a jacket even if its summer as it gets a bit breezy and cool.
5
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Megan – United StatesJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
The captain and staff were very nice! It was pouring rain but boat was nice and dry! Towards the middle of the tour, the rain stopped and we were able to roll up the boat covers. Lovely small group and great tour of Riga from the canal and larger river! 10/10 would recommend this tour for others!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Flavio – MaltaJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
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.

Product ID: 462572

Activity provider:
BOATCRUISES.LV

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