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Riga Canal Cruise: Scenic Eco-Friendly Tour
4.4
118 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(118 Ratings)
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Camper03889870284
Oct 24, 2025
Good! - Great tour! Loud and clear audio playback talking about all the fantastic buildings. It was a audio playback so there wasnt avaible to ask questions or digging about the history but all in all very good trip
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Mathias
Oct 3, 2025
Nice trip. Relaxed and interesting. - It is a very nice excursion with a very good insight into various cultural treasures in Riga along the canal.
The trip is very relaxed and enjoyable.
The captain was very nice and answered all questions very well.
Knowledge of English is an urgent recommendation.
The depository is easy to find, but you have to read carefully, because there are no signs or similar. Therefore, please follow the instructions from the confirmation carefully.
Great trip. Highly recommended.
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Jackiehallcarnoustie
Oct 1, 2025
Lovely cruise and commentary - Lovely cruise with informative audio. Went past most of the major sites in Riga. Boat was comfortable and safe. Definitely good value for money
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Joseluis_d
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent and highly recommended activity, Everything was very good. Very good - Wonderful boat trip. Very helpful employer-driver, great assistance for audio in spanish. I highly recommend this attraction. Thanks
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58jah
Sep 10, 2025
Crossing the bar - This was a lovely relaxing way to spend an hour along the canal and river. The commentary was good and informative. It was good value for money. The trip takes about one hour and is a circular trip out to the river along the canal and returning back down a different part of the canal. Well worth the money.
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Pedro_p
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour through the Riga Channels - Lovely tour through the Riga channels with a nice and friendly guide. The tour was relaxing and the boat was confortable
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Ilovemyjollies
Oct 18, 2025
A pleasant tour of Riga by water - We did this as a last minute booking, and wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a nice way to while away and hour.
The sun was shining and we got to see some lovely views of key landmarks.
Good value tour to see Riga from another perspective.
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Maria
Oct 2, 2025
Riga seen from the water. - Lucky enough to take an hour. Nice, simple, small boat.
It felt safe to go and you got to see many places that we want to visit during our stay in Riga.
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Patrick_c
Sep 28, 2025
Very nice canal ride... - Very nice canal ride through a beautiful park… lots of information about the lovely city of the capital of Latvia
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Lara
Sep 17, 2025
Enjoyable trip - Pleasant way to spend an hour in Riga. Boats well kept and interesting to see the city from the water. Canal part is the attractive element of the trip.
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