2 Best Riga Food & Cooking Tours 2019

Tasting Tour as it should be

Our guide Markus didn't show us not only the halls of Riga's Central Market, but let us know much of Letvian cooking and eating today.
At the end of the tour we tasted some of the very special latvians pickels, cheese, bread and drinking (non-alcoholic). Every question was welcomed and as we were only 4 guests on this tour it was realy personal and we enjoyed it very much.

Activity in Riga: Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market. Photo by Susanna who visited that tour.

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Reviewed by Susanna • May 18, 2019

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Fabulous food market

We really enjoyed the food tour guided by Agnes who was very enthusiastic & informative. The market is just amazing and we enjoyed all the tastings very much. A definite must whilst you're in Riga, highly recommended!

Reviewed by Linda • May 04, 2019

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Exceptional interesting, funny, tasty

Our guide was very authentic, knew a lot about the city and the history of Latvia. With his funny character the two hours went by quickly. The served food included a good selection of regional specialties. We highly recommend this tour and would book a tour again!

Reviewed by Carolin D / Tripadvisor • June 25, 2018

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Foodtour

Was fun. Very nice sparkling girl. Loads of history. Top bad we couldn't taste some more of the local food.

Reviewed by Tamara • October 13, 2018

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Great tour

We were a party of 4, first time in Riga, and found the tour to be very enjoyable. Agnes had a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humour. We found the tour to be interesting and were glad we took part. It was good to hear all the history behind the Central Market and the history of the Latvian people and their relationship with food. Would recommend this tour, especially for those first time visitors.

Reviewed by Sandra • October 05, 2018

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Great tour in tha malls

Past and present melted together as we walked trough the central marked. The guide gave us a lot of interesting bonus information. And we tastes some of the specialities at the end.
We can warmly recommand the Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central Market.

Reviewed by Henning • August 27, 2018

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

James Eldrige was a really fun guide. Loved his jokes and lokal knowledge

Reviewed by Kirsten • July 22, 2018

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Great Experience to discover Riga

I had an amazing tour with a very nice guide.
Helped me understand Latvian culture and customs to better enjoy my stay.
Definitely something i would suggest doing on your first/ second day in Riga, as it will change the way you see the city.
Thanks Again!

Reviewed by Sara • July 20, 2018

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Food tasting tour

We are very pleased whith the food tasting tour at Central Market in Riga. We received a very nice response and will recommend this
event.
Sincerly
Per Gustafsson and Birgitta Kleirud

Reviewed by Per • November 05, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Super rundvisning:o)

Vi havde booket turen i håb om at få lidt mere viden om markedets historie og hvilke om hvad de spiser i Letland.
Agnes var vores guide og hun var super sød og god til at fortælle om historie og national spisen og drikkelsen. Vi sluttede af med en mindre med udsøgt buffet af mad og drikke. bestemt en anbefalelsesværdig tur. Mvh. Peter

Reviewed by Peter • September 22, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Very interesting and informative tour

Reviewed by Sandra • August 20, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Fantastic tour and knowledgable guide

Myself and my girlfriend did this tour to experience a more local side of Riga and also to taste some of the local foods. On both counts were were not dissappointed. We met our guide and was taken on a tour of the Central Market where he explained what each pavillion was for and some of the History behind it. Also pointed out local foods and what to watch out for if we were shopping their ourselves. We then got to sample some of the tranitional local foods such as venison, picked cabbage and cheeses. All in all it was an informative and delicious tour! Highly recommended

Reviewed by Dave • August 03, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Tasty

James gave us a tour around the market, showing us the local produce. He pointed out where to get the good local stuff and what to avoid. He shared his view on some of the production methods, which seemed superfluous to me. The tasting afterwards was really nice with good quality products and a more than sufficient explanation. If you re looking for an informal yet educational tour, book James. He ll tell you where to buy the best non in town.

Reviewed by Sylvie • July 21, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

friendly guide

Agnes was really friendly, helpful and a good guide. I think we hoped for more of a food expert - and that not her thing - good overview, but not expertise. The restaurant at the end, where we did the food tasting, was soulless (hip, cool but no character) and the food rather dull after the exotic and colourful things we had seen in the Central Market.

Reviewed by sophy • May 09, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Nice tour with great guide

We had a Lovely day with a great guide. We saw the market halls and were able to have a taste of various food,

Reviewed by Åsa • April 18, 2017

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Great tour with a knowledgeable and considerate guide!

Reviewed by Barbara • November 05, 2016

Culture, Food & Wine Tasting Tour in Sigulda & Cēsis from Riga

The tour is highly recommended!

The tour starting point was easy to find and once we got there we were met by our tour guide - Agnes.

It was a short stroll to the impressive market halls.
Agnes showed us round them all and pointed out things that we would never have noticed on our own.
From the fresh fruit and veg, to the dairy products, meat market and the fish market.
All the local specialities were pointed out and explained to us.
We then had a small beer tasting with locally brewed beers. It was so good we had to buy some more to drink. The ginger and mint beer was very tasty.
Then it was over to the Creative Quarter to a small cafe where some local delicacies were waiting for us to try - a rye bread drink, some pastries, various types of sausage, some pickles, and a special type of butter. Just enough to give us a taste of Latvia.
Agnes was a brilliant guide. She didn't mind answering all our questions and we enjoyed listening to her describing life in Riga.
After we sadly said goodbye to Agnes we headed back into the market, armed with all our knowledge, to make some purchases.

The tour is highly recommended. A big Thank You to Agnes our brilliant tour guide - Paldies !!

Reviewed by Gordon • April 14, 2016

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

Our guide was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, kind and gave us exactly what we had hoped for. Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Matthew • June 04, 2015

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

The tour was very good. James was our guide and he was very knowledge and added in some extra historical information throughout the tour. Good combo of breakfast food, bread, cheese, drink, meat, and pickles. The 48 hour pickles were awesome; so refreshing! Definitely suggest this tour for others!!

Reviewed by Jessica C • April 07, 2015

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market

I would recommend EAT Riga to anyone who does not just want to know the history of the city but the culture and food as well. We visited with Arthur interesting places and in addition we tried traditional Latvian food. Wonderful opportunity of visiting the local market and try delicacies. After seeing the market we had small picnic with Arthur where we could find out more about Latvia. Thank you for a great tour!

Reviewed by Agata W / TripAdvisor • January 08, 2015

Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market