Riga Central Market
Overview
2 hour guided private tour around one of the largest marketplaces in Europe with tasting of many different local goods.
Located in the heart of Riga, in just a few minute walk distance from Old Town, Riga Central market is one the largest marketplaces in Europe. It was built in the 1920s, inside several large hangars from World War I originally used for military airships, now serving as food pavilions.
During the tour you will have degustation at five different sections:
Fish: rye bread with sprats, lightly salted herring, local beer or soft drink.
Vegetables: different kinds of salted cucumber (1 day, 1 week, 1 month), marinated cabbage (with beets, cranberry, curry), sauerkraut, marinated wild garlic, spicy carrot.
Hemp: rye bread with hemp butter.
Cheese: different kinds of Latvian cheese - smoked, with cumin, with cranberries.
Meat: ham, different kinds of sausages (smoked, with berries, from turkey, pork, chicken), smoked chicken.
What's Included
- Snacks
Meeting Location
Rīgas Centrāltirgus
Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-182472P1
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