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Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat: 1-Hour Eco-Friendly Cruise on City Canal and Daugava River
4.4
70 Ratings
Rīga
Take a delightful 1-hour boat tour on the eco-friendly canal boat through the picturesque Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Discover the top attractions of Riga’s old town and historic city center. An audioguide is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Finnish, Polish, Russian, and Latvian.
Take a delightful 1-hour boat tour on the eco-friendly canal boat through the picturesque Riga City Canal and Daugava River. Discover the top attractions of Riga’s old town and historic city center. An audioguide is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Finnish, Polish, Russian, and Latvian.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
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…
- 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 vest for each passenger
- Blankets in cold weather
- Audio guide available
- Bring smartphone and headphones for audio guide
- Life vest for each passenger
- Blankets in cold weather
- Audio guide available
- Bring smartphone and headphones for audio guide
What's Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones for audio guide (please bring it with you to listen the audio guide)
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(70 Ratings)
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C7036sbgraced
Nov 13, 2024
Enjoyable and relaxing - Enjoyable and relaxing sightseeing canal tour.
The boat was very busy so it was a bit squashed, but we had a lovely time nevertheless.
The captain was friendly and informative, and the commentary was played in English which was great.
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Caroline
Oct 31, 2024
Riga - Beautiful city with an interesting history. Lots of places to visit and lots of great restaurants and bars. Try the free guided tours. Rita the tour guide was amazing
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Robw1272
Oct 31, 2024
Great way to spend an hour - Great boat trip to kill an hour in Riga. Really informative and good boat. Captain was friendly and the commentary was great - In English and at times a little quirky with the translation… I’m not sure that the Latvian poet was incarnated by the Russians… probably just incarcerated!! Goes out on the river Daugava and gets a bit chilly - mind you it is October! But blankets provided. All in all, recommend this to see all of Riga - very pleasant hour spent.
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Cheshiregirl
Oct 21, 2024
Worth a trip - Easy to book. Small boat had 7 on ours. Pleasant ride. Boat driver puts English speaking recording on.
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724erikr
Oct 19, 2024
Canal tour in October - Nice luck. Very beautiful way to see Riga.
The guide supplemented prerecorded information.
Recommended; also in October.
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Sannax
Oct 14, 2024
A quiet boat trip with information about Riga - You hear quite a lot about Riga without walking around town. We came to Riga in the afternoon and wanted to start by learning a little about the city from a Guide and that was exactly what we got. We paid 15€ per person on site because we were unsure if we will catch the tour. Highly recommended!
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Joanne_f
Oct 9, 2024
Stunning - We had a friendly guide. Overall it was an extremely comfortable, inexpensive & immersive way of enjoying the city.
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Ellen_h
Oct 9, 2024
Very good - Great trip and nice way to explore the city. Seats were comfortable and view was nice and meeting point also easy to find.
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Lucy_s
Nov 7, 2024
Nice overall intro to Riga - Nice overall introduction to Riga. The recording was a little boring. Boat was comfortable and driver was nice.
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Helen_b
Sep 30, 2024
A nice experience if you have some free time - The boat was nice and the route had lots of interesting things to see. The boat stop is a bit of a walk out of the centre, but it is worth it.
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