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A brick building with 'TIRGUS' and 'MARKET' signs, a storefront with 'AGENSKALNA TIRGUS' and 'MARTINO BECKERJA 1893' signs, and people walking in front. 1
A historic building with a large arched window and brick facade. 2
A person serving food at a counter with various dishes and a wine rack in the background. 3
A person selecting fruits at a market stall with various fruits and vegetables on display. 4
A variety of pickled vegetables in jars on a wooden counter. 5

Riga: Āgenskalns Market Guided Gastro Tour

By Slow Latvia
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 307 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Taste 7 local products, including artisan cheeses, smoked meats, and bread
  • Explore the beautifully restored and historic Āgenskalns Market
  • Chat directly with vendors to discover how authentic Latvian foods are made
  • Learn about Latvian culture and everyday eating habits from a local guide
  • Join the official market tour focused on quality over quantity

Activity location

    • Riga
    • Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Nometņu iela 64, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1002, Latvia | Meet your guide at the main entrance of Āgenskalns Market (corner of Nometņu & Bāriņu streets). Please stand in the red circle area by the doors, as highlighted in the meeting point picture.
    • Rīga, Latvia

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Riga: Āgenskalns Market Guided Gastro Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
RM 306.75 x 2 AdultsRM 613.50
Total
Price is RM 613.50
Until Wed, 24 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1-hour guided gastro tour at Āgenskalns Market
  • What's includedWhat's included
    7 local food and beverage tastings from independent producers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Assorted tastings including cheese, bread, smoked meat, fish, and ice cream
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Beverages brewed in Latvia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vegetarian tasting alternatives (available upon request)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into Latvian culinary traditions and heritage
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (transportation to the market)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food, drinks, or souvenirs purchased during the tour

What you can expect

Dive into the vibrant food culture of Riga with the official guided gastronomic journey through the historic Āgenskalns Market.
Recognized as one of the most distinctive food spaces in the Baltics, this restored market perfectly blends traditional trading with a modern culinary scene.
Your 1 - hour adventure begins at the main entrance, where you will meet your local guide. From there, you will stroll through the lively market stalls, absorbing the sights, sounds, and smells of Latvian daily life.
Along the way, you will enjoy 7 carefully selected tastings from small, independent producers. Savor the rich flavors of locally made cheeses, freshly baked bread, traditional smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, fish, ice cream, and uniquely Latvian brewed beverages.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into Latvia's cultural heritage and eating habits. You will also have the chance to talk directly with the vendors to learn how their authentic products are made.
Designed as an intimate, small-group experience, this tour focuses on quality over quantity. It is perfect for couples, friends, and families who want to discover Riga beyond the Old Town and truly eat like a local. This personalized connection with the market's community is a great way to understand Latvian culture through its food.
The tour concludes inside the market, leaving you in a perfect spot to continue exploring, shop for your favorite treats, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere.

Location

Activity location

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    • Riga
    • Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Nometņu iela 64, Zemgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1002, Latvia | Meet your guide at the main entrance of Āgenskalns Market (corner of Nometņu & Bāriņu streets). Please stand in the red circle area by the doors, as highlighted in the meeting point picture.
    • Rīga, Latvia