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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Snacks
Departure Point
Rīgas Centrāltirgus, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Our tour guide will meet the travelers inside the center of fish pavilion or any other place agreed on.
Return Details
Rīgas Centrāltirgus, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Our tour guide will meet the travelers inside the center of fish pavilion or any other place agreed on.
Old City Riga (Vecriga), Riga, Latvia 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. 120 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Lynn_B
09 Oct 2025
This was a fabulous food tasting , Dace was so informative she gave us traditional food we would never have tried had we not booked this trip.
Werners E
17 Sep 2025
Lively market to visit when visiting Riga
Sometimes you still feel the whiff of socialism but in many places you have arrived in modern times with friendly people
ToniT1079
10 Sep 2025
We spent about 90 minutes strolling through the locals market with vendors selling meats, chicken, pork, housewares, pet food , toys, and more. The fresh produce is abundant with tomatoes , cucumbers, peppers, fresh herbs, watermelon, fruits and the bigggest melons I have ever seen. We found two vendors selling Uzbekistan products including Samsas aka samosas. We found a small drug store with beauty products. Vendors had raincoats, coats, clothing and housewares for sale. I tried to buy some lotion and the vendor does not gave a card machine and takes only Euros.
My favorite vendor is a man I cal Me Honey who sells honey in various flavors and sizes and honeycomb. He wears a honey outfit, so awesome
Market is accessible and close to tram.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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