Getting around in Riga
When exploring the city, we recommend that you take public transportation. Riga has a good network of trams and buses to take you around various locations within the city. You can find more information on available routes by using this website.
You can purchase tickets at designated Riga Transport (Rīgas Satiksme) ticket offices, at public transport ticket machines or at Narvesen newsstands, post offices and Rimi supermarkets. There are also several mobile apps that you can use to purchase your e-tickets for public transportation in Riga. Mobilly is an example and it works well from our personal experience.
Tourist information
Riga is an incredibly active city, with many attractions for all types of people! You will find great museums, classical music, concerts and events, restaurants, tea houses, botanical gardens, and nightlife. In Riga, there is something great to discover behind every corner. If you like to take a stroll through the city, you will be amazed to see so many different architectural styles such as Medieval, Gothic, Baroque, Art Nouveau, and more!
The Latvia Travel website has many brochures and maps available for tourists. Feel free to browse through the full list here. Here are a few direct links for your convenience:
Recommended attractions to visit
If you want to discover Riga your own way, be sure to check out the Latvia Travel website. You will not be disappointed! However, if you need a few recommendations to get started, we have a few for you:
- Riga Old Town
- Riga Market
- Freedom Monument
- Art Nouveau
- Dome Square and Cathedral
- Latvian National Museum of Art
- Latvian National Opera and Ballet
- Zuzeum Art Centre
- Three Brothers
- Riga Motor Museum
Recommended food and drink
Indecisive eater? Do not know what you should eat for dinner? No worries! Here are several recommendations for you to try out while you are in Riga:
- Ala Pagrabs
- Latvian
- 16 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- This Place Doesn't Need A Name
- Breakfast
- 13 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Street Burgers
- Burger
- 6 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Lazy Cats Kebab Bar
- Kebab
- 9 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Chef's Corner
- European
- 6 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Casa Nostra
- Italian
- 6 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- RIONE, picerji
- Italian
- 8 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- The K "Korean Style"
- Korean
- 7 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Singh's
- Indian
- 11 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Banana Leaf
- Indian
- 13 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Kozy Eats
- Vegan/Vegetarian
- 11 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- Maza Terapija
- Vegan/Vegetarian
- 3 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps
- HuMMus
- Vegan/Vegetarian
- 11 minute walk from the summit venue
- Google Maps