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Riga travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-30

Old Town, Riga
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Common scams in Riga

16 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Riga, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Riga — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Riga

6 places worth your time in Riga, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Riga →

Top food to try in Riga

6 dishes to eat in Riga, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Riga →

Traditions and customs in Riga

5 customs and traditions in Riga — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Riga →

Getting around Riga

How to travel around Riga — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Riga: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Riga

1 laws, restrictions, and customs in Riga that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Riga — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Riga

1 emergency services in Riga you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Riga — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Riga

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Riga — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Riga — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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