Riga Food Tour of Riga Central Market

Food & Drink
Riga
English, Latvian (Lettish) (Native), Russian, German
2 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 15 people

Yes, of course my guests like to say that they had their fill, but there is more to it than food. On the way through the Pavilions and subterranean corridors of the gigantic market, I will spice up the narrative with small funny stories, and you get an insight into what a "democratic meeting place" the Central Market is. People from all walks of life, rich and poor, meet here. The market is in every sense a really colorful place!

Janis R.

Meeting Point

Riga, Centrāltirgus iela 1

10:00 AM

Riga, Centrāltirgus iela 1

Introduction to the RIga Central market

Walk and introduction to the Meat pavilion

Tasting some meat production (subject of the change)


10:20 AM

Basement Territory of Riga Central Market

Walk through the basement (cellars) territory of Riga Central Market


10:40 AM

Fish Pavillion

Walk and introduction to the Fish pavilion

Tasting of:

Riga sprats and salmon sandwiches / canapés

Fermented cucumber and cabbage

Fermented mushrooms (only edible ones, I swear!)

(subject of the change)

11:00 AM

Gastronomie Pavilion

Walk and introduction to the gastronomie pavilion

Tasting of:

Hemp butter and hemp pesto canapés

Home made cheese

Latvian made Chedar and "hard" cheese

Latvian Rye bread

Latvia-made soft drink made of Latvian Rye bread - kvass

(subject of the change)

11:30 AM

Milk Pavilion

Walk and introduction to the milk pavilion

Walk and introduction to the outside area including the famous flower street

Tasting of:

Latvian Apples

The fruit of the season

(subject of the change)

12:00 PM

Riga, Centrāltirgus iela 1

Riga, Centrāltirgus iela 1

Ending Point

Riga, Centrāltirgus iela 1

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Entrance fee to Riga Central Market cellars

Food tasting according to plan

What‘s not included

Tasting of any alcoholic beverages (that is something You can try on Your own, I will show the best possibilities)

Important Information

I can provide Tours at any working day if noticed within 1 week



Not available at Mondays

The start can be adjusted according to Your needs ** All of my tours are fully customizable, feel free to message me

Usually my clients say that they had a full meal at this Tour.

Because of changing of the season, the tasting spots are a subject of a change

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
$40/ per person

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