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Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat: 1-Hour Eco-Friendly Cruise on City Canal and Daugava River
4.4
52 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.
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 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)
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
4.4
(52 Ratings)
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Hector_m
Jul 5, 2024
A must do when in Riga! - Great tour down the canals and into the river. Getting to see Riga by boat gives a different perspective of the cities rich history.
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445sergiob
Jul 1, 2024
Pleasant river ride. - River ride with audio guide in English or other languages in private headphones via app, but not in Italian. The ride also seen the sunny day was pleasant and relaxing. It starts from the inner canal at birth and reaches the great river and then returns to the opposite side of the canal docking at the same point.
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Natalija_m
Jun 29, 2024
A very great experience - Very well organised, very informative and an excellent expierence which is highly recommended. Loved it.
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Khristine_g
Jun 16, 2024
Lovely way to see Riga on all angles via a small boat - Definitely a must do in Riga. Wonderful see to see all the lovely Riga sights via canal cruise and this truly completed our stay in really lovely and underrated Riga.
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Kristin_m
Jul 2, 2024
Good introduction to Old Riga. - Great way to get an overview of Old Riga. comfortable boat seats. Beautiful sights! The tour information was in English but some passengers talked loudly and was often difficult to hear.
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Carla_p
Jun 22, 2024
Relax on a Canal cruise - Relaxing Cruise to go on best at dusk after a long- walking sightseeing day through Riga .
Advisable
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Natalie_k
Jun 18, 2024
Relaxing way to start - Definitely a relaxing way to start your trip to Riga...especially after a very long travel day! Views were nice and the audio guide was helpful (not too much info but also not overwhelming).
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Bjørn
Jul 20, 2024
Pretty boring. - Boring trip without any information about what we passed. There could probably be something better with information. On Tripadvisor, the data of audioguides is shown, but this is not disclosed
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Passenger25256884415
Jun 13, 2024
6 - It was okay, a little lap. Everything quite far apart and little visibility from the bus. Photographing through the windows isn't really possible. Poorly marked stopping points
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655efrenr
Jun 27, 2024
Riga Boat - It was a very bad experience. The boat captain was extremely nice but there were 2 local couples who cannot stop talking and very loud , my family cannot understand what the boat captain was saying.
It was very annoying
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