Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat: 1-Hour Eco-Friendly Cruise on City Canal and Daugava River
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18 Ratings
Rīga
Experience a 60-minute eco-friendly canal boat journey along the delightful Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Marvel at the most frequented attractions in Riga’s old town and historic city core.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kronvalda Park - Boat pier located in this park as well as lots of different and unique monuments located here. During the trip boat will cross all the park you can ask Captain to tell you about each monument you see.
- Latvian National Theater - During the trip boat will pass Latvian National Theater and if you ask Captain he will tell the history of this building
- Bastejkalna Park - During the trip boat will pass along the historical Bastion Hill and you can discover it from a different angle
- Freedom Monument - During the trip boat will pass the Freedom Monument and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you about this monument.
- Monument to the Mayor George Armitstead - During the trip boat will pass this beautiful and unique monument. Why is it unique? Ask Captain to tell you about it!
- Latvian National Opera - During the trip boat will pass the Latvian National Opera and you can discover it from a different angle.
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Stockmann - During the trip boat will pass under the Stockmann Shopping center through the tunnel. After the boat pass it you will be able to see the construction works of the new and modern railway together with new railway station that will connect the Baltic states with Central Europe and Scandinavia.
NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip. -
Central Market (Centraltirgus) - During the trip boat will pass the Central Market and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you the history of this place.
NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip. -
National Library of Latvia - During the trip boat will pass the National Library building and you can discover it from a different angle.
NOTE: due to construction works in Riga or unsuitable weather condition the route might be changed. If so, you will not be able to see this place during the boat trip. - Old City Riga (Vecriga) - While travelling on the river Daugava, you will be able to see the panorama of the old town - visit card of Riga. Ask Captain to tell you about the historical buildings and churches like St.Peters church, Dome Cathedral etc.
- Kipsala - During the trip boat will pass the Kipsala island with it’s unique wooden house district and you can discover it from a different angle. You can ask Captain to tell you the story about this island.
- Vanšu Bridge - Another visit card of Riga - Vansu bridge. Boat will pass under it and you definitely should ask Captain about it’s story.
- Andrejostas Kvartals - Boat will pass through the historical boat harbour. It is a place where historical Riga mixes with a modern district with a famous restaurants and night clubs are located. Ask the Captain and he will tell you the history of this old harbour.
What's Included
- Life vests for passenger safety
- Blankets available in cold weather
What's Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones for audio guide (please bring it with you to listen the audio guide)
Location
Canal boat pier - Boatcruises.lv
Our canal boat pier is located in Kronvalds park between Kongress Hall (Kongresu nams) and Riga Freeport Authority building (Rīgas brīvostas pārvalde).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(18 Ratings)
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Agnes_r
May 2, 2024
Tour by canal boat - Relaxing and informative tour by canal boat enabling to see Riga from the different angle. Highly recommended.
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Nathan_t
Apr 29, 2024
Awesome experience! - This was an awesome way to see the sights of Riga, on a boat down the beautiful canal. It has an excellent audio guide, as well.
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David_b
Apr 28, 2024
A comfortable boat, great views, and informative audio guide. - The duration of the tour was perfect and the boat was comfortable. It is a great way to see Riga and I recommend you start with this tour as it gives you good views of what to see in the city.
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Barbara_c
Apr 27, 2024
Fun ride - Beautiful day for a short boat ride ! Very nice . Our captain made sure to inform us of a photo op which was very kind of him along with restaurant recommendations
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Antonia
Sep 19, 2023
Great way to see the city. - A highly recommended tour to see Riga's sights from the water. The friendly tour guide will tell you even more about the city.
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946olayemio
Sep 19, 2023
Great - The guy was very professional. We went to the wrong stop and he called us and gave us next tour time.. Enjoy every ride.
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Charlotte_b
Sep 15, 2023
A nice boat ride - The trip was nice. We got a get view of the city and all some of its historical monuments. The guide was nice and knew the area well.
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Geraldwh667qp
Oct 18, 2023
Worth a trip - Basically, I can recommend the boat trip to anyone. The only downside was that no one at the boat dock said they were responsible for booking it. In the end, a very nice boat driver took over our trip.
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Sianyp777
Sep 29, 2023
See Riga by boat - Lovely way to spend an hour - the tour takes you along the canal and out to the harbour. It’s a good way to get your bearings if you have just arrived in Riga and the guide had lots of interesting information about the old town
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Lindaja7409zd
Sep 14, 2023
Wind - Have a nice trip on the canal! The guide was great! We learned a lot about Riga. We were also lucky with the weather!
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