Riga Central Market | 2 hours

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Riga Central Market
2 Adults x $106.59
$213.18
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$213.18

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, English
  • Snacks

Overview

2 hour guided private tour around one of the largest marketplaces in Europe with tasting of many different local goods. Located in the heart of Riga, in just a few minute walk distance from Old Town, Riga Central market is one the largest marketplaces in Europe. It was built in the 1920s, inside several large hangars from World War I originally used for military airships, now serving as food pavilions. During the tour you will have degustation at five different sections: Fish: rye bread with sprats, lightly salted herring, local beer or soft drink. Vegetables: different kinds of salted cucumber (1 day, 1 week, 1 month), marinated cabbage (with beets, cranberry, curry), sauerkraut, marinated wild garlic, spicy carrot. Hemp: rye bread with hemp butter. Cheese: different kinds of Latvian cheese - smoked, with cumin, with cranberries. Meat: ham, different kinds of sausages (smoked, with berries, from turkey, pork, chicken), smoked chicken.  

Itinerary

  • Vecriga

    Pavilions There are five different food pavilions at Riga Central Market dividing meat, vegetable, dairy, fish and gastronomy products. The merchants will offer typical products locally used for a long time as well as some new and fresh flavors of Latvia. Having the widest assortment of Latvian food, all products are fresh and natural from Latvian farms for competitive prices with the possibility to bargain. There you will find some unique foods and spice to be found nowhere else in the world! We recommend to try the taste of: Hemp butter Rye bread Fried lampreys Sauerkraut Kvass Honey Salted and dried mushrooms Outdoor area In the outdoor area you will find stalls and stands with a variety of fruit, vegetables, garden plants and flours as wells as small kiosks selling a wide range of souvenirs, clothes, perfume, knitwear, amber jewelry and many other goods. In few minutes walk from the Central Market you can also find historical warehouses - Spikeri from which only 13 are survived to the present days. ​ Central Gastro Market ​ There is a new section of the market featuring over 20 different caterers and 2 bars with a wide choice of street food, starting from some local Latvian dishes to burgers, pizza, ramen, thai food and other foods. It is guaranteed to find something for everyone's taste. The atmosphere in this section is a bit different and more modern than the distracting hustle and bustle of the traditional vendor stands.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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24 reviews

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Great food sampling tour with insights on Latvian culture!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour! Our guide, Edgar was so knowledgeable about Latvian cuisine! We learned about food, culture and customs. We enjoyed samples of smoked meats, cheese, pastry, fish, vegetables, deserts and drinks! Edgar found there was a particular dessert we were extremely fond of and at the end of our tour, he bought us some to take back to our hotel! Come hungry!

Definitely a great time at the market

Published on Jun, 2024

Great tour in the market. We tasted and learned about foods that are traditionally used on holidays and festivals. Our guide shared interesting facts on how foods are prepared for the long winter months. Great experience to also see all the different fruits and vegetables available from the area and also what is brought in from surrounding countries.

Real Latvian Food Culture

Published on Nov, 2022

We had a very informative, interesting and tasty time with Dace our knowledgeable guide. The market could be overwhelming to enter alone, but with a guide is tremendously enjoyable. Dace is a real foodie with great understanding of the Latvian food culture and history and was best geared to guide us through the many stalls and halls of this massive gastromic extravaganza. We tried many foods we never would have even considered and enjoyed all. Even made time for a delicious craft beer tasting. Afterwards we spent even more time perusing and feeling much more able to relax and take part in the market experience. Thank you Dace for sharing your knowledge with us.

Fun and tasty tour

Published on Sep, 2022

Excellent tour of a very interesting market. Thank you Dace! The food samples were delicious and the beer at Labities was top notch.

A must visit in Riga

Published on Sep, 2022

wow..what a fun place to buy your Balzam, flowers, donuts et al. Heaps of stands to checkout..tons of variety of foods to try... rye bread juice? hmmm. but it was good... and yes..the freshest and best tasting cheap donuts at Virtulis...those were a do NOT miss...

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