Riga Bus Tour

Experience the capital of Latvia with the Riga sightseeing bus, designed for your comfort as you navigate through the city. This service allows you to admire the city’s key landmarks for either 24 or 48 hours, with the flexibility to hop on and off at your leisure.

Routes and Stops

Two distinct routes are offered by the Riga sightseeing bus, providing access to the city's major attractions. The red line operates for a duration of 60 minutes, whereas the blue line completes its circuit in 40 minutes. As you travel, you'll benefit from recorded commentary in English, ensuring you capture all the intriguing history and facts about the sights along the way.

For instance, the red line showcases some of Riga’s most famous landmarks. While on board, you will view notable sites such as the Triangula Bastion, the historic Old Town, the Bellevue Hotel, and the local Ferris wheel. Additionally, key sights like Kipsala Island, the Powder Tower, and the War Museum are part of this route. It also passes by the National Opera, the Museum of Medicine, and the charming Art Nouveau district.

The blue line, on the other hand, reveals other important destinations, including Riga Cathedral, the main train station, the Latvian Academy of Sciences, the bustling Central Market, and the Riga Ghetto Museum. This line provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s rich offerings.

You will need to select a start date when booking your tickets; however, you are free to utilize the service within 3 months of that date. Upon completing your reservation, a confirmation will be sent via email, which you will need to present when boarding your first bus.

To view the routes and stops, refer to the map available at the following link:

Routes and stops of the Riga sightseeing bus

How It Works

The ticket for the Riga sightseeing bus remains valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the time of activation. Throughout this period, you are welcome to hop on and off the buses as often as desired. For example, activating your ticket on a Monday at 10 am means it will remain valid until 10 am on Tuesday for the 24-hour option, or until the same time on Wednesday for the 48-hour ticket.

Timetables and Frequency

The buses on both the red and blue lines operate between 9:45 am and 3:45 pm.

Buses arrive at 60-minute intervals.