Riga Travel Guide 2024 - Complete City Tour and Guide to Latvia's Capital City

[@UltimateBucketList]

Whilst Riga isn't the most obvious destination for a city break, if you visiting the Baltic countries - it's worth checking out for sure. Let me know what other city guides you'd like to see next? 👇

[@MikeBuckley]

I'm definitely going after seeing this video

[@SwagmastertheZedSlayer]

Hello Ninh! I can agree that Riga is a very nice place! As a Latvian native, I can address a few things. 1. The reason why Riga is under so much construction is because of the ongoing Rail Baltica project, which is meant to integrate the Baltics in the European rail network. 2. Finding free public toilets is a real problem, unfortunately. 3. The price of food and drink in Riga is kind of inflated, but outside of Riga or any of the major Latvian cities, the prices are cheaper. 4. If I had recommend other Latvian cities or towns to visit, I would recommend for example Cesis, which is considered the birthplace of the Latvian flag, Kuldiga, home of the widest waterfall in Europe: the Venta Rapid, Jurmala, Latvia’s most popular resort city, Sigulda, known for it’s famous bobsled track and cable car, which goes over the Gauja River, Ventspils, which has a lot of cows around the city (not real cows, of course) and Liepaja, the music capital of Latvia.

[@UltimateBucketList]

😀Thanks again for your comments. 1) Ah, that does explain it. I did wonder why there was so much of it going on at the same time? 2) It was a little surprise to find that there are no free toilets in places where there usually are. 3) I did find that food was inflated in restaurants and stuff like that, but small shops and supermarkets were no different to anywhere else in Europe. 4) That's good to know - I'd love to come back and explore more of your country!

[@dreamthedream8929]

there are some free public bathrooms in some rīga supermarkets or shopping centers, you gotta know the locations to stay safe. at least i know that there are free ones in two gallery shopping centers. there are some in the parks as well but im not sure if they are cleaned as often as the shopping center ones and there are more options in shopping centers if one or two happen to be dirty

[@Matthes-ju4ip]

What a great way to show and present a city. Nice atmosphere in the video, to the point and overall informative. Not like a lot of other channels that film themselves 80% of the video instead of showing and explaining the actual attractions! Subscribed 😊

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you very much! 🙂 Yes, my travel guides are to the point, helpful and geared towards helping a traveller navigate a new city or experience. Sadly too many KZbin travel videos are vloggers showing mainly themselves, people who make 'travel guides' that have clearly never been there, or AI generated robo-rubbish. I'm glad I'm not one of the above. Thanks for subscribing also!

[@Searchingtheworld7183]

Riga, the one of the most underrated city in Europe.

[@UltimateBucketList]

I totally agree!

[@tonyt8958]

Well, Riga is now in my bucket list. Thanks, Ninh!

[@UltimateBucketList]

You're welcome! If you're coming to Riga, also check out my video on Tallinn - you'll love that place just as much 🙂

[@bosshog8277]

I truly appreciate how you give detailed information about travel from the airport into the city. Not to mention how great you do your videos altogether. Very informative. Great job

[@UltimateBucketList]

I appreciate that! I try and be as helpful as I can so that someone watching this video will have an easy time navigating around the place. Glad you enjoyed this video and thank you for subscribing and watching my channel!

[@carleoncavallier8542]

Best travel guide channel ❤❤❤❤

[@UltimateBucketList]

I appreciate that, thanks very much!

[@OldButElectrified]

Thanks, a very useful and well made film. Good commentary, background music, B-roll footage and of course, those drone shots, always a lift.❤

[@UltimateBucketList]

Appreciate your kind comments - thanks for watching my video, check out my channel for more like this.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Nice work Ultimate Bucket List.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you!

[@Trixi_Family]

Man patik Rīga, Es dīvo Rīga!

[@jasongarufi8187]

Great video Ninh, fantastic video as always.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you Jason! I seem to be travelling fast than I can make these videos, so it might be a while before you see the next one 😉

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Going to visit Riga in a few weeks. This video was very informative. Thank you so much. Cheers.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Fantastic - I hope you have the most amazing time in Riga. Enjoy!

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Likewise

[@njo1982]

Bloody love your videos! Always give me inspiration because you make everything so clear and have done the hard research for us! Keep up the great work!

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you! Yes, I find that the hardest part of travelling is not knowing what to expect and the stress of figuring out how to get around. I try and make these videos to eliminate those two problems. Happy this inspires you to visit for yourself!

[@stephenhampson1577]

Going in June. Thanks for this. Always enjoy your videos

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much! Ah, that's a good job I uploaded it now, eh?

[@MICHALMALACHOVSKY]

WOW WOW WOW !!!

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you :)

[@bighand1530]

Wow is right

[@Clowntologist]

You truly have the best travel videos. We just got back from Tallinn and Riga two days ago. We found your guide to these two cities amazingly useful. We watched them both several time before leaving. They are informative, easy to understand and to the point. Great job! Please keep them coming.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Again, thank you very much! Sometimes I think whether this is all worth it for the few views I get on my videos, but reading comments like yours keeps me going. And as always - be sure to help me out by sharing this video. Thanks again 🙂

[@stuartibbertson2009]

riga looks incredible to vist

[@UltimateBucketList]

Whilst it's probably not the most obvious city destination, it's still a pretty charming place to visit. I'd recommend visiting this, Tallinn and Vilnius in one trip for sure.

[@maxwellescobar3089]

Excellent video ❤

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks for your kind comments.

[@warrentrout]

Well done video! Beautiful and very informative.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much!

[@maryflannery6805]

Thank you from the USA! A friend is visiting Riga and now i can vicariously go there too! It looks amazing. I'd rather go there than Paris or Rome.

[@UltimateBucketList]

You're welcome! I hope this gives you an insight as to what Riga is about. I can understand why you'd want to avoid Paris, but Rome is stunning and it definitely is worth the trip. See my other video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4akY4uBoqiGfdU

[@sirgalahad1470]

So glad you made this video. I am headed to Riga in July as part of my remote work trip to the Baltics. Thanks!

[@UltimateBucketList]

Cool, hope this video helps? Admittedly, you'll probably see most of what Riga has to offer in about two days. Still nice though.

[@nisanxlilova1102]

Thank you for this video🙏

[@UltimateBucketList]

You're welcome, I hope you enjoyed this video 🙂

[@cr3atvty978]

Great video! Would you prefer Tallinn or Riga?

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks! I prefer Tallinn for sure, it's a lot easier to navigate, the people are friendlier, it's cheaper and there's more things to do. Riga wasn't bad at all, but out of the two - I'd love to visit Tallinn again.

[@Globaler]

Very informative and engaging. Thanks!

[@UltimateBucketList]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this video!

[@nastygollumses]

Thanks Ninh, going here in a few weeks and looking forward to it even more now - you’re guide gave us so much more information than others have and we love the format ! We’ll be following you for other cities - take care man 👍🍺

[@UltimateBucketList]

Appreciate that! I hope you have an amazing time in Riga and I'm happy that my video helps you plan your trip. Yes, please subscribe and check out my videos on other European cities. 🙂

[@georgechristidis5918]

Very good video

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you very much! Please share this video on your social media, and if you are coming to Riga - I hope you have an amazing time! 🙂

[@travelsmarterwithseb7414]

Great video with smart travel tips 👍 Thank you 🙂

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much!

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Great video, as usual. Well done. I loved a cheeky visit to Aberdeen last year. Don't know if you've alreay done a video on that. Was good. Aberdeen Old Town with the cathedral, and King's College, and old bridge was a surprise. It's a great UK city break.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks! Believe it or not, whilst I've driven around Scotland many times before - Aberdeen is a city I've never been to. I'll probably go at some point - most likely if I'm doing a tour of the NC500.

[@VishalguptaPramod]

Very nice history of good city

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you very much!

[@wendynz9961]

Clean ❤

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks!

[@antypanag1]

thank you

[@UltimateBucketList]

You're welcome - I hope you have an amazing time in Riga!

[@nightwalker4397]

I always check your guide before visiting new cities. Keep up that great work

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much, I appreciate you checking out my channel when you're travelling!

[@MrWelshJoe]

Hi Ninh, I just wanted to say that watching this video and also your video about Tallinn made me decide to come here. I’m in Riga now and really enjoying it and I’m flying to Tallinn tomorrow. Thanks for inspiring me to come here

[@UltimateBucketList]

Ah fantastic! I hope you enjoy both cities. Tallinn was my favourite out of the two places, let me know what you think of it? Happy to hear that my videos inspire you to go to these places yourself. 🙂

[@MrWelshJoe]

@@UltimateBucketList Hi again Ninh, I’m in Tallinn now and I’ve really enjoyed it here as well. I can’t really decide if I preferred Riga or Tallinn, as I’ve loved them both, they’re similar yet at the same time quite different. I’d describe Riga, old town as nice and flat and looking like a perfectly gift wrapped chocolate box, whereas Tallinn old town is more hilly and higgledy piggledy and looks like something straight out of a Robin Hood film. But I enjoyed your videos and they really helped me to plan my itinerary in both cities and thanks again. I would now like a trip to Lithuania as well, to see the 3rd Baltic capital Vilnius, so that’s one for the future

[@UltimateBucketList]

@@MrWelshJoe incidentally, I was supposed to go to Vilnius on that same trip, but realised I couldn't actually fly home from there. I decided to postpone it until I can make another trip out there where it's not so logistically difficult, possibly tie it in with Berlin. Glad you liked both cities and found these guides helpful in planning your trips. Until the next one!🙂

[@lukasfire7fly789]

A very helpful video, tomorrow I will be on my way to Riga and this helps me a ton ;)

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much, I hope you have a wonderful time in Riga! Be sure to check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@stephenschuit7880]

Nicely done. I am moving to Latvia to live and teach for a year. I'll be in Daugavpils, but hope to visit Riga as often as practical. Your video provided a helpful primer.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Fantastic, I'm happy this video helps. Good luck with your move to Latvia!

[@maxbilo6191]

Do you mind sharing what equipment you used to make this excellent video?

[@UltimateBucketList]

My equipment that I used at the that time includes: Cellphone Camera: Samsung Galaxy Ultra S22 Ultra Main Camera: Sony A7R III Drone: DJI Air 2S However, I've upgraded all my equipment recently.

[@maxbilo6191]

@@UltimateBucketList Thanks a lot

[@pranjalbhattacharjee4870]

Have you visited Riga just 2 weeks back ? How is the westher there. I am planning to visit in April

[@UltimateBucketList]

The weather is pleasant in April, not too hot, not too cold. You might get some rain, but it's an easy city to walk around, so it shouldn't matter if it does. Be sure to share this video if you found it helpful. Hope you enjoy Riga! 🙂

[@williehannon9306]

You do a wonderful job on these Ninh.GGMU

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you kind sir!

[@moibrahim-4933]

Nice vlog, please all inclusive travel bus include transportation from airport to city Center and from city Center to airport, or need to book separate ticket for that

[@UltimateBucketList]

Great, I'm glad you like this video. Be sure to check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@greve5050]

Awesome video, thank you! Does the bus ticket you bought at the airport also work in the tram, or is it required to buy new tickets?

[@UltimateBucketList]

Hi, yes the tram is also covered with the ticket. Hope you enjoy Riga!

[@chckzchck]

Thanks Ninh, it’s another great video. I learn a lot from watching your videos as I am planning for my Baltic trip next Spring. Thanks!

[@UltimateBucketList]

You're welcome! I'm happy that these videos help you plan your Baltic trip. I think you'll enjoy Tallinn the most, I certainly did. Any questions, let me know 🙂

[@chckzchck]

@@UltimateBucketList​​⁠if you said so, is Riga worth a visit from Tallinn? If I decide to go Riga, should I give it one and half days or two and half days since the early bus will take 4.5 hrs. Thanks again Ninh.

[@UltimateBucketList]

@@chckzchck if you can only do one of these two cities, Tallinn is the one that you'll enjoy the most - there's more to do and it's cheaper and easier to navigate around. You can do most of Riga in a single day, so 2.5 days is too long. If you can do both, you can just about cover everything in Tallinn in 2 days (3 days is also okay), and everything in Riga in 1 day. Hope that helps?

[@chckzchck]

@@UltimateBucketListthank you very much, Ninh! This is what I want know. Now I can plan the number of day in each city. Thanks!

[@chckzchck]

@@UltimateBucketList thank you, Ninh. This answer helps a lot. Appreciate your input. Thanks!

[@GlanyNiebieskie]

Thank you for this video. While I am a very different kind of tourist (museums all day long, lol), you gave a lot of practical information that will make my stay in Riga easier!

[@UltimateBucketList]

Fantastic! I hope this helps you plan your trip!

[@jamesh2003]

What's the weather like in Riga in April and May ? Thanks

[@UltimateBucketList]

Very pleasant actually.🙂 It's a lot warmer in May than April, so if you have a choice - go in May!

[@jamesh2003]

@@UltimateBucketList thanks 👍

[@andrewreagloveee]

this video brings back memories of my past..haha..I hope I can visit Rīga again... beautiful memories of being there in the winter.. btw, did you visit the Three Brothers Building? 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks! I believe I walked past them, but they weren't open? I hope you make it back to Riga soon!

[@antmanatthemoment7233]

Never heard of this place, but it looks interesting

[@UltimateBucketList]

It's an interesting place for sure, but I probably wouldn't make a special trip to see Riga. If you tie it in with a trip to Tallinn and Helsinki, it's totally worth it. :)

[@sethleel2754]

Hey ninh will you ever come back to scotland for a BT murrayfeild tour, I have one for September

[@UltimateBucketList]

I'm sure I will at some point, either if work takes me there or I go and finally do the NC500 (which I've been wanting to do for years). It's on the list, for sure!

[@sethleel2754]

Even better, please don't wear an England shirt as it will just spoil it haha, but the nc500 is lovely I'm from the highla ds so aye definitely worth doing, but so is the North east coastal trail got peterhead prison museum

[@ErjadGashi]

It's easy for date

[@UltimateBucketList]

Yes, there's plenty of places to eat and things to do for a date.

[@ErjadGashi]

@@UltimateBucketList It is easy to find a wife?

[@samdibb7978]

I've heard all you need to do is shout I need a wife and they all start lining up

[@shaadahmed4456]

Nice nation 🇱🇻 LATVIA 😮

[@UltimateBucketList]

Yes indeed!

[@silhofn3]

Interesting video. Thank you. I watched you since visiting Celtic Park in Rangers kit. 😂😂😂

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much - the Celtic/Rangers video seems like 10 years ago, now?!

[@silhofn3]

@@UltimateBucketList I watched your stadium tour videos. It was interesting. Just keep like this. Nice to see you back. Take care!

[@theTravelEngineer]

Very well edited Vlog.. great information

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thank you very much!

[@RyanCollingwood-tm7mr]

Video suggestions you should go to balmoral castle in Scotland

[@UltimateBucketList]

Yes indeed - I've been planning to go there every summer for the last 3 years but something seems to always get in the way.

[@EQuake2290]

I laughed hard when you recommended not staying in Pārdaugava (across the river from the old town). Because even though I think Pārdaugava has a lot of interesting stuff to see, it pales in comparison to what's in the old town and I really don't mind keeping the tourists out of the spots my friends hang around in

[@UltimateBucketList]

I only say that because that's where I stayed. It's nice, but very little to do compared to the old town.

[@joseantoniogomarmorno7604]

Buenos días desde Valencia. España

[@mladenboban6677]

Are you going to Make a sports ruls video

[@UltimateBucketList]

Eventually I'll get back to that channel, yes.

[@kadenyungkwok3653]

Will you visit my hometown Ninh, Hong Kong??

[@UltimateBucketList]

Absolutely! I'm looking to go towards the end of the year. And I'll probably visit Macau whilst I'm there.

[@welcome_Moscow_walks]

Beautiful tour around Riga 😊

[@UltimateBucketList]

Thanks very much!

[@Abdul-dw2rp]

Hello Ninh. Could you go back to turf moor to do a stadium tour as I hear it comes highly reccomended and you should check out the newly renovated jimmy mcilroy suite

[@UltimateBucketList]

You keep asking me that - and believe it or not, you're the only person to actually want a Turf Moor stadium tour.

[@Abdul-dw2rp]

@@UltimateBucketList so will you do it? 😂

[@Royalforever-g2g]

Can you please make a video on Athens?

[@UltimateBucketList]

Yes absolutely. I'm scheduled to go this year so will hopefully make a video about it soon.

[@ShahZaib-q3r]

I am from Pakistan and you😊😊😊😊😊

[@UltimateBucketList]

Born in England to Chinese parents. :)

[@JoshSealy-qx5mm]

The former Soviet countries & Russia have the most stunning clean cities. Most important of all they are safer than British cities like London, Manchester Birmingham etc... which are abundant with homeless folk, crackheads, cigarette butt's 🚬 bubblegum all over the streets, not to mention the smell is vile 🤮 Riga is a place I can relax and enjoy culture in peace 🇱🇻

[@KevinJames-q4r]

Do they change the king's guard every year

[@UltimateBucketList]

I'm not sure?

[@XteamMAB]

3rd

[@UltimateBucketList]

Yes.

[@AshokKumar-to7ru]

I am indian, my son is BE degree holder now he is working it field he can marry Latvian women if yes reply

[@UltimateBucketList]

There's no rules against it, I guess?

[@Jkas12-q9b]

Who's that red tshirt Chinese guy?

[@UltimateBucketList]

Clearly that would be me?!

[@apkiauteliubudozurnalas6004]

Do not go to Latvia for seaside tourism!!!. Latvian police set traps for unsuspecting tourists and issue fines from 100 to 1000 euros for violations of the "protected zone", although there are no boundaries from where to it, no signs and information boards that it is a protected zone.

[@UltimateBucketList]

Wow, really? That's terrible, I didn't know that.

[@joshuaedozie]

Leeds United3v Southampton1 championship play off final

[@UltimateBucketList]

Strange thing to be commenting on a video about Riga.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

​@@UltimateBucketList that's football fandom for you, mate. None of it makes sense.

[@JamesWyattVW]

Going to Riga in a week - this gave me lots of ideas - great video! Thanks!

[@UltimateBucketList]

Amazing, glad this video helps you plan your trip. Enjoy Riga!