At Āgenskalns Market on the left bank of the Daugava, a one-hour tasting tour makes a good introduction to Latvian food. A guide takes you through the covered market for seven tastings, with a chance to hear about the products and the people who make them. It’s an easy way to spend part of a morning across the river from Old Riga.
🧀 What you might taste
The tour operator names small-producer cheeses, bread, smoked fish and seasonal produce among the things it serves. The selection changes. Ask about the vegetarian option when you book, or contact the operator in advance about any dietary requirements. You can choose a tour in English or Latvian.
🎟️ Price, time and meeting point
- Regular departure Thursdays at 11:00. Check your date on the LiveRiga calendar or at booking.
- Price and duration €35 per adult for about one hour. The operator lists free participation for children under six.
- Meet At the main entrance, near the corner of Nometņu and Bāriņu streets, Nometņu iela 64, Riga.
- Book Reserve with Slow Latvia. The operator lists groups of 3–12 and closes online ticket sales three hours before departure.
🏛️ Explore the market at your own pace
The market dates to 1898 and reopened after restoration in 2022. Leave time after the tour to revisit the ground-floor traders or look upstairs for a coffee or a bite. The market’s tour page also describes a self-guided route using QR codes around the pavilion.
The ground-floor food market normally opens from 09:00 to 19:00 Tuesday to Saturday and from 09:00 to 17:00 Sunday and Monday. Check the same page for the separate food hall hours or if you’re visiting around a holiday.
🛏️ Make room for the other side of Riga
Keep an afternoon free to get to know Āgenskalns after the market. It pairs well with a separate day in the Old Town. Find a MIRO Rooms apartment for your stay.
Tour price, booking terms and market hours checked on 11 November 2026.