One of the things Riga can be proud of is its rich cultural heritage. This heritage, in terms of historic buildings, monuments, parks and squares, is appreciated not only by the people who call this city home, but also by visitors from near and far, who call themselves tourists and are eager to see Riga's riches while enjoying the entertainment it has to offer.
The city's architectural gems are mostly found in its heart, the Old Town. It is in the Old Town that the most popular tourist attractions can be found, starting with St Peter's Church, which boasts the tallest church tower in the Old Town landscape. And, importantly, there's no shortage of churches on the city's list of tourist attractions - start exploring!
The most popular and top tourist attractions in Riga - apart from churches and towers, the list is quite extensive. The new National Library of Latvia - the Palace of Light, which rises right opposite the Old Town - on the left bank of the Daugava River, is also on the list of top places to see in Riga. And the irreplaceable Freedom Monument in the city centre.
See Riga's most popular tourist spots, but do it in a more unusual way! One way to do it is to see the city's picturesque landscapes from the deck of a boat. Boat trips, water excursions and entertainment are offered by Rigabycanal, a tourism project located in the very centre of Riga.
Travel guide, the website Suitcasestories.com has compiled the TOP 10 things to do in Riga. Not surprisingly, one of these is the recommendation to choose a canal boat as a means of transport for sightseeing, as Riga's circular canal and the Daugava River are perfect for exploring the city centre during a relaxing trip.
If your aim is to explore the historic centre of Riga, take the opportunity to see the city skyline by boarding one of the Rigabycanal boats, which glide serenely and loftily along the city canal and the Daugava River. Start your cruise and board at a specially adapted dock on Bastejkalns.
„Rigabycanal offers four water vehicles, one of which is the historic Darling and the ECO boats Rebecca, Maria and Laima. Explore Riga's tourist hotspots, as the eyes of foreign tourists may discover sights you've never seen before!
During the trip you will have the opportunity to see the most popular sights of Riga already mentioned above, the TOP sights - the Peter and Paul Church Tower, the National Library of Latvia, the Freedom Monument and many other sights that are a must-see if you have decided to establish a closer relationship with Riga.
The Latvian National Opera, the Central Market, the Spīķeri Quarter, the picturesque Old Riga landscape, the Riga Passenger Port and Andrejosta, the Riga Freeport Authority, Kronvalds Park, the Latvian National Theatre and, finally, Bastejkalns. All these tourist favourites can be explored from the deck of the boat in just one hour.
An educational and truly entertaining hour on board the boat will allow you to get to know Riga, its top sights and possibly discover parts of the city that were previously unknown. During the trip, not only will you be able to expand your knowledge, but you will also be able to spend quality time with people close to you - friends, family members, classmates or colleagues!
Collective boat trips are ideal for celebrations and creating a fun atmosphere. A crazy birthday, hen or stag party, topped off with an unforgettable boat cruise. Perhaps the best photos of the evening will be those taken on board the boat, with Riga's most popular tourist spots and picturesque cityscapes gliding by in the background. Explore Riga - relax, learn and enjoy!
