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Do you want to find interesting things to do in Riga? Are you visiting Riga for a corporate event or incentive? Riga Out There has been offering Tours in Riga and Excursions in Latvia since the beginning of 2005.
The best way to travel in Riga or to travel in Latvia is to let Riga Out There Team organize it for you ! Our professional and personable organisation is based in Latvia and, because we deal directly with our providers on a daily basis, we are able to offer you unmatched value for money. In fact, there are so many things to see and do in Riga that we have a whole section dedicated to it: Riga Things To Do!
When you travel to Riga you will find fun activities and cultural tours to suit the tastes of every individual, couple, family and group.Our Tours & Activities guarantee fun in Riga. From the adrenaline buzz of AK-47 Shooting to a thrilling ride down a Riga Bobsleigh Track, a Riga weekend is like no other you will have experienced. If you are interested in Riga Culture or in Riga History then we have the Riga sightseeing tours, Latvian day trips and Riga cultural tours for you.
Alternatively, if Riga Nightlife is the thing you want to experience then we will ensure that you visit Riga's best Bars and Clubs. Because at Riga Out There we know all the best places and people if you really want to Party in Riga! So whether you are a group of friends, a couple or individual, or a Stag Weekend planning to hold your stag in Riga we know all there is to know about Riga nightlife.
Many visitors arriving in Riga for the first time are very happy that we pick you up from Riga Airport. Returning guests enjoy being met at Riga Airport and sitting back and relaxing while the familiar faces of Riga Out There's friendly staff Transfer you to your hotel. And if you wish to travel in Riga in real luxury and style we also provide the best form of Riga transport - a Riga Limousine Transfer.
For those of you looking for Alternative Things to do in Riga you can enjoy a Riga Bicycle tour, enabling you to explore the industrial, urban and undiscovered corners of the Latvian capital. Alternative Riga Nightlife, Restaurants and Sightseeing Tours are also a brilliant way to experience a different side of Latvia and of Riga before you return to the comfort of your Riga Hotel. If you are searching for accommodation in Riga, whether it is top class Riga hotels or simply a Cheap Hotel in Riga then we are also the people to help you find and book the perfect Accommodation in Riga.
Riga Out There offers original and highly imaginative sightseeing tours to all of Latvia and Riga's best Tourism Attractions - before everybody discovers them in 2014! Riga is one of Europe's hidden treasures when it comes to fascinating History and Culture. But not for long! Riga will be the 2014 European Capital of Culture...and, finally, the secret will be out. In the mean time, however, Riga Out There offers original and highly imaginative sightseeing tours to all of Latvia and Riga's best Tourism Attractions - before everybody discovers them in 2014!
Our Riga Travel Guides organise Riga Tours and tailor-made Latvian Excursions to the most interesting tourist sites in Latvia. Our Sightseeing Tours in Riga, Latvian Daytrips and Riga cultural tours include popular experiences such as the Riga Old Town Walking Tour and the Riga Sightseeing and Balzams Experience.
For a visit to one of northern Europe's most beautiful palaces or a Cold War step-back-in-time try out our Rundale Palace day trip and Riga Out There's Nuclear Bunker Tour. And if you want to keep the atmosphere distinctly retro why not join one of our extremely popular Back to the USSR tours?
When it comes to culture, Riga certainly has more to offer than your usual European city. To help you decide the best way to use your time in Latvia we have written a Riga Cultural Guide that tells you all you need to know about Riga's amazing Art Nouveau District, UNESCO-listed Old Town and world famous churches. In fact, our cultural guide lets you know everything you need to know about pretty much everything in the Latvian capital including Riga's parks, waterways and districts.
Whether you are a shopoholic or like to spot a bargain here is our guide to Riga shopping:
- To purchase your souvenirs, OutThere suggests you some addresses.
- Or choose one of our offered Shopping Packages.
If it is brands that you are after, then focus your Riga shopping experience on one of the many top class department stores in Riga. The best places to start your Riga shopping experience are at Stockmann, Origo and Galerija Centrs, which all provide top brand shopping in the middle of Riga.
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All three of these department stores rate highly if you are shopping in Riga for clothes, shoes and cosmetics. Everybody knows that the average Latvian woman likes to look her best, seven days per week, and as well as being blessed by naturally good looks, what nature hasn’t provided for she finds on her regular Riga shopping trips. Shopping in Riga’s department stores you will find top international brands (many currently at heavily discounted rates) and some excellent local brands, which will make shopping in Riga rather more enjoyable than walking around your normal department stores back at home.
There are also a number of Riga shopping centres a little out of the centre such as Alfa, but, as you will probably only be in town for a few days, we suggest you keep your Riga shopping trip to the places listed above.
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If you are not a brand person and, instead, you are more interested in picking up something unique or to remember Latvia by then head for the smaller stores dotted around the city, the street stalls in the Old Town, and make your first port of call on your alternative Riga shopping experience Riga Central Market. Riga Central Market is one of the largest markets in all of Europe and should be included in every Riga itinerary whether shopping in Riga is planned or not.
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Amber – Latvia is one of the world’s leading places for buying amber. Pick some up on your next Riga shopping trip!
Handicrafts – Wood, glass, linen, ceramics…you name it, Latvians produce a fantastic array of hand made goods, which you will find in some of the smaller Riga shops.
Jewellery – From traditional Liv designs to contemporary bracelets and necklaces, Latvia is proud of its jewellery exports. Spend an hour or two exploring the jewellery shops of Old Riga during your Riga shopping trip.
Alcohol – Latvians are amongst the world’s biggest consumers of alcohol per capita. It is no surprise then to discover that they are also responsible for some quality export brand beverages. These include the famous Riga Black Balsams, Riga Champagne, and several brands of beer including Uzavas, Bauskas and Tervetas. This Riga shopping tip is for everyone…but we feel the male of the species will be especially grateful for this Riga shopping advice. Remember to check your duty free allowance before you decide what to buy!
Chocolate – Latvia’s famous chocolate producing company Laima is popular in many countries particularly in the country’s neighbours Lithuania and Estonia. As well as taking some Laima chocolate home from your Riga shopping expedition, contact us if you are interested in a tour of Laima’s Riga chocolate factory!
Bread – Latvian black rye bread is in great demand abroad and is rated amongst the best in the whole region. Don’t return home from your Riga shopping trip without some!
Honey – Latvian honey is highly regarded abroad thanks to strong beekeeping traditions, a pollution-free environment and the country’s northern latitude, which helps improve the quality of the honey. One of the best places to buy honey during your Riga shopping experience is from the fascinating Central Market.
Sport – Pick up a Latvian football or ice hockey shirt during your shopping trip to Riga. Or, at the very least, buy a claret and white Latvian scarf to show off to your friends as a memento of your stay in Riga and your successful shopping trip in the Latvian capital!
Art – pick up a brilliant piece of local artwork from one of Riga’s many galleries
Whatever it is that you want to buy during your Riga shopping trip we are sure you can find it! Just follow our tips above and get the best out of your shopping in Riga experience!
