- Central Market (Centraltirgus) - Enjoy a delicious food tasting adventure in the most colorful and authentic place in Riga, a place so much loved by locals - Riga Central Market, the largest indoor market in Europe. Together with a friendly and entertaining local foodie, you’ll stroll through many vendors of the market while trying the most delicious traditional specialties and learning more about Latvian traditions and culture.
Our guides love the market and will give you a real insiders’ experience. You’ll try a selection of smoked meats, seasonal soup, traditional “pierogi” and dumplings, local cheese, smoked or pickled fish, seasonal fruits and drinks, yummy sweets and cakes to end the meal. You’ll probably feel full after this experience so better please come on an empty stomach.
Book this experience as a public, small group tour (max. 12 people) or as a private food tasting just for your group.
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Complimentary snacks provided
- Hotel or apartment pickup in Riga city center (private tours)
- Enjoy 8-10 samples during food tasting
- Tea and coffee available
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)
Embark on a memorable gastronomic journey in one of Europe’s largest and stunning markets. On this exclusive 2-hour tour, you will sample genuine Latvian delicacies, explore intriguing tastes, and learn about the market’s history through engaging tales. Riga Central Market is a preferred shopping spot among the locals, and navigating its vast offerings without a local guide wouldn’t do justice to the array of extraordinary culinary delights available. Partake in this tour to truly experience Latvian cuisine and Riga!
- Suitable for all weather conditions (covered market)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please eat only light meal before as this activity is also suitable as lunch
- You will have a chance to taste 8 - 10 different traditional food samples that most people find delicious. Usually after this tour people feel like they’ve had a lunch. We do not recommend this activity for people who are very picky with the food.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.