Day Trips from Riga: Which Ones Work Without a Car
Day trips from Riga sorted by transport: Jūrmala, Sigulda and Cēsis by train, plus how to reach Rundāle Palace by seasonal bus or car.
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Latvia
Every Tripstou guide to Latvia, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Latvia travel guide, then open the Riga city guide and the pages beneath it: things to do, where to stay, a two-day itinerary and day trips. Jūrmala and Liepāja have their own things-to-do guides, Gauja National Park has a region guide, and a food guide covers what to eat. Below, every Latvia article on the site, newest first.
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Latvia travel guideTrip to Latvia: How to Plan Riga, the Coast and the ForestsPlanning Latvia? The country guide shows how to build a trip around Riga, then add Jūrmala, Gauja National Park or Liepāja.Cities
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Gauja National Park: How to Plan Sigulda, Līgatne and Cēsis
Gauja National Park from Riga: see Sigulda and Turaida car-free in one day, or add Līgatne and Cēsis with a night in the valley.
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Latvian Food: What to Eat and Drink, and Where to Find It
Latvian food explained: rye bread, grey peas with bacon, cold beet soup and Black Balsam, plus where to eat them and what Midsummer and Christmas bring.
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Riga Itinerary: 2 Days on Foot, Old Town to Art Nouveau
Two days in Riga, walked in order: the Old Town loop on Day 1, then one line from Central Market to Alberta iela on Day 2, all from one base.
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Where to Stay in Riga: Old Town, Centrs or Across the River
Where to stay in Riga: Old Town for a first visit, Centrs and the Quiet Centre for calm nights, Agenskalns for a local stay, plus checks before you book.
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Things to Do in Jūrmala: 8 Picks From Beach to Ķemeri Bog
Things to do in Jurmala grouped by trip style: Majori beach, wooden villas, the Kemeri bog boardwalk, plus which train station to use from Riga.
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Things to Do in Liepāja: Karosta, the Beach and the Music City
Karosta’s prison and forts, the music-city centre and a Blue Flag beach: which Liepāja picks fit you, and whether it needs one day or two.
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Things to Do in Riga: Old Town, Art Nouveau and Soviet-Era Picks
Things to do in Riga sorted into four walkable layers: Old Town, Art Nouveau, the market and Soviet sites, plus what’s free and what’s ticketed.
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Planning a Trip to Riga: Is It Worth It and How Long to Stay
Planning a trip to Riga: whether it is worth it, how many days to stay, the best season, where to base and how bus 22 links the airport to the centre.
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FAQ
Where should I start planning a trip to Latvia?
Start with the Latvia travel guide, then open the Riga guide for the capital. The Riga day-trips page compares the trips out of the city, and the food guide covers what to eat.
How are the Latvia guides organised?
Riga has its own city guide with things to do, where to stay, a two-day itinerary and day trips beneath it. Jūrmala and Liepāja have things-to-do pages, Gauja National Park has a region guide, and a country-level food guide covers Latvian dishes.
Is there more to Latvia than Riga?
Yes. Jūrmala, Liepāja and Gauja National Park each have their own guide, and the Riga day-trips page covers trips out of the capital.