Hop-On Hop-Off Riga Highlights

Experience overview

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Latvia's capital on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Riga. This convenient double-decker sightseeing tour allows you to explore the city's most iconic landmarks at your own pace while enjoying panoramic views from the open-top deck. Over the course of its roughly 800-year history, Riga has been ruled by Poland, Sweden, the Russian Empire, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union before gaining independence in 1991. Today, the city reflects this fascinating past through its diverse architecture, historic landmarks, and lively cultural scene. As you travel through the city, enjoy engaging onboard audio commentary that shares stories, history, and interesting facts about Latvia's capital. If something catches your eye, simply hop off to explore the area and hop back on when you are ready to continue your journey. Riga is located on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River and is widely considered a cultural center of the region. The city is known for its beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, stunning Art Nouveau architecture, charming cobblestone streets, and lively public squares. The historic center is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers visitors a wonderful mix of historic landmarks, scenic parks, markets, and cultural attractions. This tour features two routes, allowing you to experience even more of Riga's highlights. You can easily switch between the routes to discover different areas of the city, from historic landmarks and cultural attractions (entrance fees are not included) to districts known for their remarkable architecture. Please Note: There are 2 routes included in this tour. It takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete the full loop route without exiting the bus, and the frequency of the bus is every 60 minutes. The tours are narrated in English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian, and Polish. First and last tour times vary by route and will be detailed in your electronic ticket. The Red Line includes the following stops: Triangula Bastion. Old Town Hotel Bellevue, Ferris Wheel The Powder Tower Kipsala Island Powder Tower. Museum of War National Opera Hotel Monika. Medicine Museum Jugendstil / Art Nouveau District KGB - Corner House Hotel Latvia. Cathedral Hotel Tallink. Railway Station Central Market The Blue Line includes the following stops: Trianula Bastion. Old Town President's Castle Sea Passenger Terminal Art / Jugendstil Nouveau District Hotel Latvia. Cathedral National Opera Railway Station The House of the Latvian Academy of Sciences Central Market. Museum of the Riga Ghetto To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.