Riga Cruise Port
Riga, Latvia · Baltic
Cruise ships dock at Riga Passenger Terminal Quay, Riga.
Very easy port for DIY — walk straight into Vecrīga from the terminal
Centrally located cruise terminal a short walk from Riga's UNESCO Old Town and Art Nouveau district.
At a glance
Port summary
Riga is one of the most walkable Baltic cruise stops. The passenger terminal is right opposite Vecrīga and a 7-10 minute walk over the bridge brings you into the heart of the Old Town. Add the Art Nouveau district, Central Market and an optional Jūrmala beach trip and you have a full day.
Cruise dock
🚢 Riga Passenger Terminal Quay
Single cruise dock at the Riga Passenger Terminal on the Daugava. About 600 m and a 7-10 minute walk over the Vanšu Bridge to the Old Town.
📍 Latitude: 56.956, Longitude: 24.101
See dock on port map →Getting to Riga
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Old Town is 7-10 minutes; Art Nouveau district is a 25-minute walk
📍 Exit the terminal and cross the Vanšu Bridge into Vecrīga
All licensed taxis are metered and accept cards
📍 Taxi rank outside the terminal
Bolt is by far the most-used app in Latvia; usually cheaper than a metered taxi
📍 Bolt and Uber pickup zones near the terminal exit
Seasonal HOHO covers the Old Town, Art Nouveau district and the Central Market
📍 City Sightseeing stop near the cruise terminal across the Vanšu Bridge
Tram 5 connects the city center to the Quiet Centre and Art Nouveau district
📍 Tram 5 stop at 11 Novembra krastmala near the bridge into Old Town
Useful for Mežaparks and outer neighborhoods; less useful for the compact center
📍 Rīgas Satiksme stops near the bridge and along the Old Town side
Not always offered as the Old Town is a short walk away
📍 Cruise-line shuttles wait outside the terminal when offered
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work in most places; carry a few euro for markets and small cafés
Things to do
House of the Blackheads
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Striking 14th-century guild house with an ornate red-brick Gothic facade
🕐 Late morning to see the facade in full sun
Three Brothers
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Three of the oldest stone dwelling houses in Riga, each from a different century
🕐 Morning when the courtyard is quiet
Latvian National Opera
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Elegant 19th-century opera house and one of Riga's most photographed buildings
🕐 Anytime to see the exterior; check the program for performances
Alberta iela Art Nouveau Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll the most concentrated Art Nouveau facades in Europe along Alberta iela
🕐 Morning sunlight brings out the facade details
Cat House & Old Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Self-guided loop past the famous Cat House and the most photogenic corners of Vecrīga
🕐 Morning for fewer crowds and softer light
Jūrmala Beach
🏖️ Beach
30 km of soft white-sand Baltic beach 35 minutes by train from Riga
🕐 Sunny days; the water is cool even in August
Riga Central Market
Short stop🛒 Market
Massive food market inside five 1920s zeppelin hangars by the Daugava
🕐 Mid-morning when stalls are fully stocked
Black Magic Bar
Short stop🍹 Bar
Atmospheric apothecary-style bar dedicated to Latvia's herbal Riga Black Balsam liqueur
🕐 Late afternoon or early evening
Riga Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Riga's 13th-century cathedral with one of Europe's largest pipe organs
🕐 Morning or for an organ recital — check the schedule
Powder Tower & War Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Surviving 14th-century gunpowder tower housing the Latvian War Museum
🕐 Anytime; museum quieter on weekday mornings
Art Nouveau Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Restored 1903 apartment showing how an Art Nouveau-era family in Riga actually lived
🕐 Morning before tour groups
Latvian National Museum of Art
🏛️ Museum
Latvia's foremost art museum housed in a recently renovated Neoclassical building
🕐 Late morning or early afternoon
St. Peter's Church Tower
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Climb the tower for the best panoramic view over Riga's red rooftops
🕐 Late afternoon for golden-hour rooftop views
Spīķeri Quarter
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Restored 19th-century warehouse quarter with cafés, design shops, and galleries
🕐 Afternoon for café terraces
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Riga?
- Your ship docks directly at the Riga cruise terminal in Latvia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Riga?
- Yes. Riga is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Riga centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Hop-on Hop-off, Tram, Local bus, Shuttle bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Riga?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Riga independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Riga and are cards accepted?
- Riga uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Riga cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.