Culture & History things to do in Riga

We rank 168 culture and history things to do in Riga, Latvia. The highest scoring is 2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
168
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$5

Culture & History in Riga compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Riga by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle90$1108h4.9/5 (257)
Discover Riga Bike Tour87$393h4.9/5 (180)
5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga86$755.7h4.9/5 (137)
Riga Old Town walking tour85$51.8h4.7/5 (367)
Riga Old Town Walking Tour in a Small Group80$191.5h4.7/5 (155)
Husky Dog Sledding Tour From Riga78$1103h4.9/5 (126)
Best of Latvia, Jurmala, Kemeri N Park, Kuldiga City, Food & More78$10010h5/5 (38)
Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle78$1258h4.8/5 (99)
From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day77$1657h5/5 (66)
Riga Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour75$52h4.9/5 (20)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Riga

Culture & History in Riga: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Riga?
2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 257 traveler reviews. Discover Riga Bike Tour, 5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga, Riga Old Town walking tour follow close behind. We rank 168 culture & history experiences in Riga in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Riga cost?
Expect around $101 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Riga Old Town walking tour from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Riga for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Riga currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Riga?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Riga, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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