There are a number of things to consider when deciding what to do in Riga - where to go, what to see and explore. The budget and time constraints of each visitor, as well as their preferences and previous experience and knowledge of city tourism, will be decisive. What to see in Riga? Explore the city centre! Getting to know or rediscovering the city is the goal of everyone who has chosen Riga as their destination. Not only do permanent residents and visitors from near and far away cities in Latvia, but also tourists from all over the world who want to witness what this culturally rich city has to offer, are tempted by Riga's diverse architecture, extensive parks and remarkable cultural events. But the heart of Riga is undeniably the Old Town. The narrow and cobbled streets of the Old Town lead to the city's most popular sights, such as the Cathedral Church, St Peter's Cathedral, Riga Castle and many other treasures.
Daily Telegraph writes that Riga attracts visitors not only with its architecture and cultural life, its extensive music events and festivals, but also with the special feeling of celebration that prevails in the capital during the warm season of the year. It is no coincidence that as the thermometer rises and the sunny days arrive, the city is filled with countless tourists who not only cosy up in bars, cafés and outdoor terraces, but also enjoy the views of the city from the decks of boats, cruising along the city canal and the Daugava River.What to see in Riga, how to organise your time for tourism to get the most out of it? Riga offers numerous sights and can be explored from different vantage points. You can try to get a bird's-eye view of Riga from a church tower or one of the city's high-rise buildings. You can also take a different approach - see the city from a different, unusual point of view - by taking a boat trip along the Old Riga Canal.Riga's sights, arranged along the city canal and the right bank of the Daugava River, can be seen from an unusual angle by the water transport and excursion tourism project "Rigabycanal", which answers the question - what to do in Riga, what to see in the city centre? As you glide serenely along the waters of the Riga Canal, the Rigabycanal boats Darling, Maria, Rebeka and Laima welcome tourists on board. The unforgettable cruise starts at the Bastejkalns pier. Take a one-hour ride on the Rigabycanal, individually or in groups, enjoying the views of the city's most important sights and landscapes from the deck of the boat.At the start of the cruise, the first attraction for residents and visitors is the Freedom Monument, located just 100 metres from the Bastejkalns pier. The Latvian National Opera House, known as Riga's White House, and other sights such as the Central Market, Spikeri Quarter, Riga Passenger Port, Andrejosta and other attractions along the banks of the canal and the Daugava River follow.A cruise along the canal and the Daugava River not only allows you to see and get to know the historic centre of Riga, to add to your knowledge base, but also to have a great time alone or with your closest family members and friends. A boat trip can be the perfect start to your evening or the end of your celebration, as the historic boats and the cityscape of Riga create the perfect conditions for a celebration on the water!What to do in Riga? What to see in Riga? Explore the city centre, discover the unknown and at the same time celebrate a birthday, a school graduation or a romantic date with your sweetheart. Take a Rigabycanal boat trip - relax, explore, discover and experience!
