25 Flavours of Latvia: Riga Central Market & Old Town Food Tour

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Riga, Latvia

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Discover the real taste of Riga on an intimate, premium food tour limited to just 15 guests.
We start at the monumental Riga Central Market. To ensure you don't miss a word in the buzzing pavilions, we provide wireless audio headsets (for groups of 8+). You will step out of your culinary comfort zone and experience a symphony of 25 distinct flavour nuances—from traditional herring and hemp pesto to local chicken winglets and iconic bacon-horseradish rye bread croutons.
After a scenic 15-minute walk packed with local history, we leave the market crowd behind. The tour culminates in a charming Old Town café for a cosy, sit-down meal served family-style. Enjoy seasonal soup, authentic grey peas with speck paired with fresh kefir, warm bacon pastries, homemade apple juice from our manager's garden, and a cranberry dessert. We top it off with a premium Riga Black Balsam tasting ritual and local candies.
Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and experience Riga like a local!

What's Included

Alcohol tasting (Riga Black Balsam - Original & Currant)
25 distinct food and drink flavor nuances across the entire route
Full sit-down meal in the Old Town café (soup, main, warm pastry, dessert, and drinks)
Professional tour guide system if 8+ participants for perfect audibility in noisy areas
A bottle of water in the first stop (0.5l)
Small group experience (strictly limited to a maximum of 15 guests)
Food tastings at the market (4 distinct stations).
Experienced local guide fluent in English or German
Private dining room and WC facilities at the sit-down meal cafe.
Gratuities
WC fee (cash only) at the Cental Market.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: Please meet your guide inside the "B" ENTRANCE to Riga International Bus Station (Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta), Prāgas 1, Riga. Your guide will be waiting outside the main entrance and will be holding a yellow umbrella. We recommend arriving 5 minutes before the tour starts.

End point

Rātslaukums

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Riga Central Market

    Discover the flavours of Latvian gastronomy at one of Europe’s largest covered markets. Savour 20+ traditional tastes while exploring the fascinating history of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 3 people per tour is required!
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Suited for vegetarians upon prior notice!
Supplied by Guide agency Smile line

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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