Riga: Central Market Latvian Food Tour
ID: GYG373040-670815
Category:
Country: Latvia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn about Latvian gastronomy in the largest open-air market in Europe. Sample a selection of more than 20 traditional local food samples as you learn about the history of these massive markets.
Embark on a tour through the UNESCO-listed Riga Central Market. Explore 5 former zeppelin hangars and learn about local Latvian food and shopping habits on the market. A knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the market and provide you with an introduction to Latvian food, sharing the origins of local food traditions.
Throughout the tour, you will receive a wide range of local specialties which include local bread, several kinds of cheese, freshly smoked meat, several types of fish, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, and delicious local sweets. These tastings will be sufficient enough to make you feel as if you have had a light lunch and should be enough to get you through to dinner.
Highlights
- Enjoy 20 differed local Latvian foods and drink samples
- Learn about the local food and shopping traditions
- Admire the size of the market hangars as you learn of their history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine, as most of the tour is inside the market halls anyway and it is warm there also in the cold winter time
• This tour is not suitable for vegans, but it is suitable for those who are vegetarian or lactose inolerant
Please wait for your guide under the street number plate 18. It is located just opposite to the Hilton Hotel building.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
