Smile Line provides different tours in Riga and Latvia with guides in 18 differnt languages! Is it walking, bus, bycicle or kayak tours, we have it all! Proffesional guides that will always give you advice on things to do in Riga whilst you are here! Our main aim is - happy and informed visitors of our city who remember this experience and have good memories about Latvia! We work daily from 10:00 o`clock 365 days a year Look for the Yellow Umbrella in the Town Hall Square! See you in Riga!
2. Smile Line provides guided tours in Riga and Latvia in 18
different languages! Walking, bus, bicycle or kayak tours, we
have them all! Professional guides will always give you advice
on things to do in Riga while you are here! Our main aim is -
happy and informed visitors of our city who remember this
experience and have good memories of Latvia! We work daily
from 10:00 o`clock 365 days a year. Look for the Yellow
Umbrella on Town Hall Square! See you in Riga!
3. 10:30 Walking tour in the Old Town. 1.5 h 10 Eur
Bus tour - sightseeing around the centre of Riga + a
11:00 1h 18 Eur
walk in the Art Nouveau district (with a live guide)
Bus tour day trip - Rundale or Sigulda 5-6 h 50 Eur
12:00
Bus tour day trip - Jurmala 3h 35 Eur
Walking tour in Old Town + Riga Black Balsam
13:00 2h 15 Eur
tasting.
15:00 Walking tour – Art Nouveau in Riga. 2h 18 Eur
17:00 Walking tour – a late walk around Old Riga. 2h 18 Eur
5. Taste the specialities of Latvia!
Power of life in a drop of honey! Used
to sweeten food as well as prevent
illnesses. Honey massage will make your
skin smooth and even! Sauerkraut juice.
Digestive aid, a source of vitamins, a
great cure for a hangover! Lamprey. You
may or may not like it, but you will
never forget the taste of it! Laima
chocolate. Bittersweet surprises for
cheap prices! Live kvass for lively
people! Smoked chicken. Big, bold and
assertive! Don't hesitate to try it! Eat
rye bread for a flatter stomach!
Contains 20% less calories than white
bread. Makes you feel less bloated and
more energetic
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7. Culinary walk in Riga: come and
feel the taste of Riga 2 h A tour
through Riga Central Market - the
largest market in the Baltic States
and one of the biggest outdoor
markets in Europe. Our guide will
introduce you to food and products
characteristic of Latvia and lead you
into the world of colours, aromas
and tastes by offering you to try our
local specialities.
8. To Ogre countryside - An
astonishing combination of local
architecture, nature and delightful
tastes. Try the rich birch sap, taste
the famous smoked chicken
delicacies, enjoy the amazing fresh
soft cheese.
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10. Trip to Jurmala – a wonderful one
day trip to our resort city with a
marvelous seaside and the
possibility of tasting local fish.
11. A leisurely boat tour - of the River
Daugava and Riga canal is a must
when in town. Enjoy the unique views
of Old Riga and the left bank of the
river. Unfortunately, this is only
possible from April - October as both
waterways usually freeze over in
winter. At the end of the tour we
offer fish or cake tasting.
14. Bus tour to Ogre! Ogre district gives
you an opportunity to: get to know
the Soviet heritage and walk through
the dendrological "Lazdukalns"
park, enjoying the scent of old Ogre
pines.
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16. Trip to Rundale 6 h - visit of a baroque
style palace. One of the most beautiful
baroque palaces in Latvia was built in 1736 -
1740 as a summer residence for the Duke of
Courland, Ernst Johann Biron. The palace
was designed by the outstanding Italian
architect Francesco Bartolomeo
Rastrelli, the creator of the Winter Palace in
Saint Petersburg. Crystal chandeliers, silk
wallpaper, rich stucco
molding, sculptures, luxurious tiled
fireplaces, mirrors, elegant galleries and
refined colors and frescos were made by
Italian artists Francesco Martini and Carlo
Zucci. Now the renovated areas show the
former glory of the palace. During summer
the tour includes visiting of the palace’s
French regular park.
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18. To Sigulda National park - Sigulda is
often called the Latvian Switzerland.
In summer and spring you can walk
along the picturesque banks of the
river Gauja and explore the main
place of interest in Sigulda – the
mighty medieval Turaida castle. The
castle is an architectural monument
of the 13th century. In winter,
Sigulda is a center for Latvia winter
sports like skiing, bobsled, and
others.
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20. To Jurmala - Jurmala is a seaside
resort situated just 20 km from Riga.
The natural curative features of this
place were already well known more
than one hundred and fifty years
ago. Nowadays golden beaches, blue
sea, fresh air and the unique beauty
of pine forests attract tourists from
all over the world. Here you can also
come across wooden country houses
of the beginning of the 20th century
as well as modern cottages.
23. Jewish Riga 2 h walk. During the
tour you will see the most important
historical places of Riga's Jewish
community. The tour includes visits
to the Jewish school and the
synagogue. You will get information
about the Jewish history in Latvia
from 17th century till now.
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25. Jewish Riga 2 h combined walk + bus
tour + visit of Rumbula
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27. Riga - the city of contrasts + bus ride
and walkin the Art Nouveau district 2
h - During the ride you will see the
panorama of Riga. The bus drives along
the embankment of the River
Daugava, providing a wonderful
panoramic view of the city. It proceeds
through the center of the town to the
Art Nouveau district, Alberta Street – a
real open-air architecture
museum, where the most explicit
collection of Art Nouveau buildings in
Europe is located. The tour follows an
itinerary which includesthe Academy of
Arts, the University building, the
National Opera and the Central train
station.
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29. Ex- Soviet Riga 1,5 h walk Soviet Riga
If you are to really understand Riga, you
have to experience its past filled both
with happiness and sorrow. During this
excursion we will turn back the wheel of
time. Only a few decades ago Riga
looked, spoke and thought absolutely
different – in line with Soviet ideas. Even
today, the city preserves and treats with
respect the symbols of that time – The
Monument of Red Infantrymen and the
Occupation Museum, the Academy of
Science and the restored Cathedral of
Christ’s Birth, which used to be the
home of a planetarium.
30. A late walk around Old Riga 2 h It is
a late afternoon, lonesome pedestrians
wonder along the silent streets of Old Riga..
The light of the dusk wraps the old city’s
walls with a dreamy sparkle and allows us
travel centuries back in history. The lamps
throw light on the buildings, which have
forever sealed both terrifying and romantic
secrets. Our guides will eagerly tell you what
the roosters on the top of St.Peter’s and
Dom Churches are chatting to each other
about. And you will be ready to answer the
mysterious voice’s question: ”Is Riga ready?”
every night. For further enjoyment add a
little love, a lot of laugh, and just a sprinkle
of excitement – enjoy Latvia’s most
famous, burning spirituous drink and this city
will forever be sealed in your memories!
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32. The Moscow Suburb - One of the oldest
and architecturally most valuable places in Riga is
Moscow Suburb, which first emerged just outside the
walls of Riga in the 13th century. Today Moscow
Suburb is home to all the merchants and customers’
dream – the Central Market of Riga. Next to it, the
21-storied Academy of Sciences stands out. It was
the first high rise building in Latvia, originally
planned as a Collective workers’ building for the
purpose of glorifying the Soviet government. During
this excursion our guides will help you understand
the cultural history of Russians and Jews. You will
have the opportunity to visit churches of various
denominations, including the beautiful
Grebenshikovs Old Believers’ prayer centre, the
dome of which is the only one in Riga that is entirely
covered in gold. During the excursion, you will visit
the childhood home of the famous soviet sculptor
Vera Muhina, the author of the 24-meter tall
sculptural group “Him and Her – The Collective
Labourers”.
34. Kayaking - Marvelous morning that
you’ll never forget! Start your day
with breakfast on the water! A kayak
trip on the city canal and river
Daugava. On this two- hour tour we
will pass 16 bridges and see the still
sleeping Riga from a unique point of
view. Previous experience in
kayaking is not necessary. A fully
equipped kayak, your own group
guide and a croissant with coffee
will be at your disposal.
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36. Riga at night! - Let's watch the
sunset and the city lights of Riga
dancing on the water. During this
two-hour adventure we will cross
the river Daugava and see the 16
bridges of the canal, illuminated in
all colors of the rainbow. Previous
experience in kayaking is not
necessary. The rent of a kayak, your
own group guide and a perfectly
spent time.
37. Segway & bicycles - Best way to
experience the city! Our segway &
bicycle tour will take you around
the real Riga! Markets, parks,
wooden Riga and many more non-
touristic sights. Let`s explore the
local culture and enjoy freedom. A
perfectly spent time!
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39. "Siberian Huskies" (rides in snow
dog sleds) Snow dogs in Latvia are
newcomers. A tough ride in a sled
pulled by them is something new
and breathtaking. Gain an utmost
joy by joining this ride with Siberian
Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and an
experienced musher.