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Old Riga and Riga Central Market

In Old Riga you’ll walk along the narrow streets; enjoy the ancient buildings of the Dome Cathedral, Ct. Peters church, statue of Bremen musicians, dwelling houses "Three brothers” and many more things. Find out the secrets and mystery of the city, which dates back to the beginning of the 13 ^th century. After this walk you must be hungry, therefore the guide invites you to the Riga Central Market, that was in 1930’s it was the most modern market in Europe. Guide will tell the history of the market and the characteristics of the national cuisine and food. You will visit meat, fish, bread, milk, fruit and vegetable pavilions, as well as the open market. During the excursions all the treats in the pavilions can be tasted.

Duration: about 3,5 hours

Including: food tasting (degustation of cheese, smoked products, pickled fresh vegetables, fish, local bread), English speaking guide.

Price:
1 pax - 40 Eur
10 pax - ... Eur for a group

Riga Central Market walking tour

"... In 1930’s it was the most modern market in Europe ..."

Guide will tell the history of the market and the characteristics of the national cuisine and food. You will visit meat, fish, bread, milk, fruit and vegetable pavilions, as well as the open market During the excursions all the treats in the pavilions can be tasted, as well as real Latvian beer and kvass.

Duration: about 1,5 hours

Including: food tasting (degustation of cheese, smoked products, pickled fresh vegetables, fish, local bread), English speaking guide.

Price:
1 pax - 40 Eur
10 pax - ... Eur for a group

To order a tour phone to +371 29354574

Riga Central Market

One of the Riga panorama’s elements will always be those cylindrical buildings right by the Riga Bus Station, Railway Bridge and Daugava river. That is Riga Central Market.

This central market is largest not just in city of Riga , but in the whole Baltic region, as well as one of the largest markets of its kind in Europe. It is approximately 72,000 meters squared in size, with more than 3,000 trade stands and is visited by almost 100,000 visitors per day. In summer time these numbers can even double.

The reason why the market has this interesting exterior look is because these semi-cylindrical buildings are converted WWI German Zeppelin hangars. It took 7 years to build this marvelous construction when in Autumn 1930 it opened its gates to the guests.

The market consists of 5 hangars, or ‘pavilions’ as they call it in Latvia. Each of those focuses on a different type of a product: meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products and etc. So if you are after only fresh products from local & eco-friendly farmers of Latvia, this should definitely be your ultimate choice.

Riga Central Market is definitely a place to head down to for a proper shopping mixed with a cultural experience of Baltic region and Eastern Europe.