Old Town Riga - sightseeing/museums
Discover the soul of Riga in its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Wander cobblestone streets past medieval churches, historic squares, and hidden courtyards. Don't miss St. Peter's Church, the House of the Blackheads, and poignant museums like the Museum of the Occupation. Perfect for exploring on foot, this is where Riga's history feels most alive.
Our top picks help you experience the best of its charm and culture.
St. Peter's Church
Sightseeing object - you can go inside for free, going up the tower costs 9 EUR.
House of the Black Heads
Sightseeing/museum - entrance fee is 7 EUR for adults (you can get 1 EUR coffee or 2 EUR sparkling wine).
Riga Cathedral
Sightseeing/church - entrance fee is 6 EUR. Check the opening hours on their website. There are concerts taking place in the cathedral as well.
Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture
Sightseeing object.
Swedish Gate
Sightseeing object.
Riga Castle
Sightseeing object.
Cat House
Sightseeing object.
Mākslas muzejs RĪGAS BIRŽA
Art museum - art from all over the world. Ticket for full exhibition cost 6 EUR, for separate exhibitions ticket prices vary from 1.50 to 3.50 EUR.
Latvian War Museum
Museum - free entrance. Museum covers 4 floors, so plan at least a 2 hour visit. Exhibition on the first floor does not have information in English, but you can ask an employee for a guidebook in English. All other floors have information in English right next to Latvian.
Peitavas iela 5, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Art gallery PUTTI - host various art exhibitions, free entrance.
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Museum - museum of Latvian Occupation. Ticket price: 5 EUR.
Riga Art Space, Riga City Exhibition Hall
Art gallery - free entrance.
Mentzendorff’s House. Rigans' house-museum
Museum - various exhibitions about history of Riga, life in Riga and others. Entrance fee is 3 EUR.
Fashion Museum in Riga
Fashion museum - history of fashion, entrance fee is 7 EUR.
Riga Film Museum
Film Museum - entrance fee 3.50 EUR.
Latvian Museum of Photography
Museum of Photography - entrance fee is 3 EUR.
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museum - combined ticket cost 5 EUR, for separate exhibitions 2.50 to 3.50 EUR.
Pharmacy Museum
Museum - entrance fee is 4 EUR.
