Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vidzeme January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Vidzeme Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Vidzeme.dx3000665334)[Hotels in Vidzeme](https://expedia.co.uk/Vidzeme-Hotels.d3000665334.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vidzeme](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Vidzeme.d3000665334.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Vidzeme Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vidzeme.d3000665334.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vidzeme Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vidzeme.d3000665334.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Vidzeme ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vidzeme Types of activities Where to stay [Vidzeme travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Vidzeme.dx3000665334) ![Pieriga showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170999/567147b0-d418-406e-8e06-8f87a984f4b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pieriga showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170999/567147b0-d418-406e-8e06-8f87a984f4b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![House of the Blackheads featuring heritage elements and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062741/25b2c5a0-3b53-4e92-a86f-69d8d24547c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Church featuring a bridge, landscape views and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062707/28c753a7-46a9-45de-ae6a-786225786aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Riga Central Market showing shopping and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062765/900857d6-13a9-4c18-ba98-3b4c64147e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Vidzeme Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Vidzeme has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Vidzeme, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Vidzeme with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Vidzeme Vidzeme is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Vidzeme, and make it a breeze to explore Vidzeme and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Vidzeme to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Vidzeme, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Vidzeme. #### Vidzeme attractions Vidzeme has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Vidzeme to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Vidzeme. Looking for things to do in Vidzeme can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Vidzeme or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Vidzeme attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Vidzeme ### Tours & day trips [See all 176 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1190542/5db5f67a-c482-4a53-8c01-6380b5d74bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle 8h Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-rundale-palace-hill-of-crosses-more.a1190542.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5211228/0ec412c5-6cc1-4bf1-9df6-6a20f4b7f848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads 9/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-entrance-ticket-house-of-the-black-heads.a5211228.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48316272/3758ce1f-c548-4e4e-88b6-0129d56d2d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group 2h Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-central-market-traditional-food-tour-in-a-small-group.a48316272.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga Old Town walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1043231/494d99af-2ed1-425a-9e15-85c67ad3499c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga Old Town walking tour 1h 45m 10/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available £13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-old-town-walking-tour.a1043231.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Medieval Riga: Quest Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5184779/47909246-9389-4af2-b263-5c463c47ffce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Medieval Riga: Quest Experience 1h 55m Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/medieval-riga-city-exploration-game.a5184779.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098921/824cb610-5954-4a08-8d0a-84c1b9250cd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk 1h 30m Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-art-nouveau-secrets-self-guided-puzzle-walk.a5098921.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Hiking in Sigulda - the Switzerland of Latvia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46345111/6154369a-b5d6-417f-97ac-af1605f0754e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking in Sigulda - the Switzerland of Latvia 8h Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-in-sigulda-the-switzerland-of-latvia.a46345111.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48171272/ba59ad01-5594-49ac-890c-a96e18f24f21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour 7h 30m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-riga-hill-of-crosses-and-jelgava-gems-tour.a48171272.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga | Drifta Halle: Drift ride in BMW](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48150011/2704609a-516c-4ff3-a55a-9591aa9534b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga | Drifta Halle: Drift ride in BMW 10m Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-drifta-halle-drift-ride-in-bmw.a48150011.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Behind the Iron Curtain 3.5-Hour Communism Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4694964/0775e55d-c11f-4da0-8541-65cee50e07b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Behind the Iron Curtain 3.5-Hour Communism Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-behind-the-iron-curtain-3-5-hour-communism-tour.a4694964.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 22 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1190542/5db5f67a-c482-4a53-8c01-6380b5d74bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle 8h Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-rundale-palace-hill-of-crosses-more.a1190542.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Beer or Cider Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530767/73d404c0-69a1-478c-9937-b63c6dc9641a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Beer or Cider Bike Tour 1h Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-beer-or-cider-bike-tour.a4530767.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Private quad bike/ Quad Bike Safari in Riga, Latvia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44890977/45e93282-28c3-417e-86ea-938eb0f39389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private quad bike/ Quad Bike Safari in Riga, Latvia 2h Free cancellation available ~~£130~~£119 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-quad-bike-safari-in-riga-latvia.a44890977.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Private quad bike/ Quad Bike Safari in Riga, Latvia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48196795/4a0badab-4ec8-48df-b125-a4d7c751d684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private quad bike/ Quad Bike Safari in Riga, Latvia 2h Free cancellation available £120 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-quad-bike-quad-bike-safari-in-riga-latvia.a48196795.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![From Riga: Kemeri Bog & Seaside Jurmala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48275790/e348fbe7-4909-459c-bfa4-d702128d064c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Riga: Kemeri Bog & Seaside Jurmala 6h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-riga-trip-to-kemeri-national-park-jurmala.a48275790.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1156125/e5647598-3eae-4631-8c33-aa590b33918f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day 7h Free cancellation available £338 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-riga-half-day-adventure-in-kemeri-national-park.a1156125.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Latvia Bobsleigh and luge track ride experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2310129/7243bb5e-5341-41a2-88aa-0d65bbe81084.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Latvia Bobsleigh and luge track ride experience 2h 30m Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/latvia-bobsleigh-and-luge-track-ride-experience.a2310129.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Discover Best of Sigulda and Gauja National Park In One Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4570611/3903d8de-b865-43d1-b142-43af81a66e6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Best of Sigulda and Gauja National Park In One Day 8h Free cancellation available £351 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get 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Cider Bike Tour 1h Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-beer-or-cider-bike-tour.a4530767.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Old town pub & bar crawl, hidden gems, and local party](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47935581/99234fed-b099-4578-8f52-350ec40276e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Old town pub & bar crawl, hidden gems, and local party 3h Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-old-town-pub-bar-crawl-hidden-gems-and-local-party.a47935581.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Exclusive Igloo for Lunches, Dinners and Events](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50642593/1fe6469b-ece6-4dbf-8032-df5e06ae7f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Igloo for Lunches, Dinners and Events 1h 30m Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-igloo-for-lunches-dinners-and-events.a50642593.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44641028/a2e074d4-765b-4176-8bdb-5ba5acd0761f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour 5h Free cancellation available £156 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-private-sigulda-turaida-and-gauja-national-park-tour.a44641028.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Latvian Beer Private Tour & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1075373/712b6306-a933-4e63-9b82-5ccad1caf297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Latvian Beer Private Tour & Tasting 2h Free cancellation available £577 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/latvian-beer-tour-tasting.a1075373.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga Medieval Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1069049/0f95e35e-638d-41dc-b6b2-01263c429d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga Medieval Dinner 2h £94 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-medieval-dinner.a1069049.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![From Vilnius: Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace to Riga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48157684/bdfeb6a6-cb41-45bd-8305-d18f9471d690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Vilnius: Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace to Riga 8h Free cancellation available £676 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-vilnius-hill-of-crosses-rundale-palace-to-riga.a48157684.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga: Nearby Manors and Castles Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4547435/895c687a-ddc1-4bb4-a664-25ac00779f55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga: Nearby Manors and Castles Tour 5h Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-nearby-manors-and-castles-tour.a4547435.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Taste Riga - Private Tour of Latvian Flavour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3327103/5bf32750-5809-47e5-bcfc-65cea0914229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taste Riga - Private Tour of Latvian Flavour 3h Free cancellation available £225 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taste-riga-private-tour-of-latvian-flavour.a3327103.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Private Chocolate Masterclass in Old Town of Riga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47040993/b334325c-ea63-46c9-a909-a5822b1ade14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Chocolate Masterclass in Old Town of Riga 1h 30m Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-chocolate-masterclass-in-old-town-of-riga.a47040993.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Riga Shooting Range Trapitava](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2117125/111a04c1-53db-45f2-b725-16cac310f7b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Riga Shooting Range Trapitava 1h 30m £130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/riga-shooting-range-trapitava.a2117125.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Khinkali Making Master Class In Riga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50110109/adffda1c-0576-449e-aee4-3f8c53d8dbfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Khinkali Making Master Class In Riga 3h Free cancellation available £217 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/khinkali-making-master-class-in-riga.a50110109.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![The Soul of the Baltic Sea - Jurmala Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819557/39095b65-ba72-4a94-bbe9-3c5cde6d380f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Soul of the Baltic Sea - Jurmala Tour 4h Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-soul-of-the-baltic-sea-half-day-jurmala-tour.a4819557.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Latvian Wine Private Adventure: Discovering Baltic Wines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1075374/9f12c868-2839-414f-9f9b-2e026d671ff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Latvian Wine Private Adventure: Discovering Baltic Wines 2h Free cancellation available £577 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-latvian-wine-tasting-in-riga.a1075374.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Morning Exercise by the Daugava River in Riga (45 min)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50761043/42dbdeac-f2c6-4d99-8b52-7acaedb80d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morning Exercise by the Daugava River in Riga (45 min) 45m Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/morning-exercise-by-the-daugava-river-in-riga-45-min.a50761043.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Art and Wine Sip and Paint Party in an Art Studio in Riga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50209639/07809f64-edaa-46a7-8947-7645a28452d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Art and Wine Sip and Paint Party in an Art Studio in Riga 3h Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/art-and-wine-sip-and-paint-party-in-an-art-studio-in-riga.a50209639.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![K5 Phytotherapy And Aroma Therapy With Body Sculpting Effect](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/676727/bd07e74c-f073-4d80-af47-596cd44eb31b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### K5 Phytotherapy And Aroma Therapy With Body Sculpting Effect 1h 25m Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/k5-phytotherapy-and-aroma-therapy-with-body-sculpting-effect.a676727.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Euphoria - For 2 Persons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/708850/70ba7da4-03e5-4444-8558-9492cb2add1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Euphoria - For 2 Persons 2h 20m Free cancellation available £178 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/euphoria-for-2-persons.a708850.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![The Soul of the Baltic Sea - Jurmala Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819557/39095b65-ba72-4a94-bbe9-3c5cde6d380f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Soul of the Baltic Sea - Jurmala Tour 4h Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-soul-of-the-baltic-sea-half-day-jurmala-tour.a4819557.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![K8 Thalassotherapy - Seaweed Spa Algae Application With Body Wrapping Metho...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/679616/b054b676-61ec-4bb2-8029-e061c0b9cc6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### K8 Thalassotherapy - Seaweed Spa Algae Application With Body Wrapping Metho... 1h 20m Free cancellation available £55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/k8-thalassotherapy-seaweed-spa-algae-application-with-body-wrapping-method.a679616.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Se6a Miracle Mask- Skin Lift Therapy With Massage Of Back And Shoulder Zone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/688454/3dd02726-d661-4075-8fe4-e32510a72bd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Se6a Miracle Mask- Skin Lift Therapy With Massage Of Back And Shoulder Zone 1h 25m Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/se6a-miracle-mask-skin-lift-therapy-with-massage-of-back-and-shoulder-zone.a688454.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ![Se5a Esential Face Regime With Clay-aha Mask](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/708841/0a37cc70-5312-489b-9329-ab2f6170ac49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Se5a Esential Face Regime With Clay-aha Mask 1h 25m Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/se5a-esential-face-regime-with-clay-aha-mask.a708841.activity-details?&rid=3000665334&location=Vidzeme&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Vidzeme | Number of things to do | 159 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-europe-package-united-kingdom.a46752190.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Riga Old Town walking tour](/things-to-do/riga-old-town-walking-tour.a1043231.activity-details)[5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga](/things-to-do/5-5-hour-shared-tour-to-hill-of-crosses-from-riga.a46221573.activity-details)[Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group](/things-to-do/riga-central-market-traditional-food-tour-in-a-small-group.a48316272.activity-details)[Panorama Riga top view of Riga City](/things-to-do/panorama-riga-top-view-of-riga-city.a50079158.activity-details)[Riga Old Town Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/riga-old-town-highlights-self-guided-walking-tour.a49648893.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Riga Old Town walking tour](/things-to-do/riga-old-town-walking-tour.a1043231.activity-details)[Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group](/things-to-do/riga-central-market-traditional-food-tour-in-a-small-group.a48316272.activity-details)[Panorama Riga top view of Riga City](/things-to-do/panorama-riga-top-view-of-riga-city.a50079158.activity-details)[Riga Old Town Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/riga-old-town-highlights-self-guided-walking-tour.a49648893.activity-details)[Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk](/things-to-do/riga-art-nouveau-secrets-self-guided-puzzle-walk.a5098921.activity-details) | | With kids | [Riga Old Town walking tour](/things-to-do/riga-old-town-walking-tour.a1043231.activity-details)[Old Riga: Sightseeing Tour by Electrobus with Audio Guide & Drink](/things-to-do/old-town-sightseeing-tour-in-riga-by-electro-bus.a50084415.activity-details)[Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads](/things-to-do/riga-entrance-ticket-house-of-the-black-heads.a5211228.activity-details)[Extreme 20 Minute Ride on a Drift Trike](/things-to-do/extreme-20-minute-ride-on-a-drift-trike.a47472536.activity-details)[Riga: UNESCO Art Nouveau Walking Tour with Welcome Drink](/things-to-do/riga-unesco-art-nouveau-walking-tour-with-welcome-drink.a50984300.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vidzeme --- ### Popular places to visit ![Riga Central Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062765/f5f107e2-7e48-4c18-955f-05d200003d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riga Central Market See why this huge market is affectionately known as Riga's belly when you browse hundreds of stalls for fresh produce and Latvian specialties. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Central-Market-Old-Town-Riga.d6062765.Attraction) ![Beautiful view of riga ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000/110949a1-2c04-45d4-882f-c9d800e09cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riga Cathedral After visiting Riga Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Cathedral-Old-Town-Riga.d6062703.Attraction) ![European Christmas market in winter Riga in Latvia. Winter. Late at evening. Street and holiday fair in European city Advent Decoration with Crafts Items on Bazaar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563234381/10c41451-8465-4f61-8bab-e24734cb9733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riga Christmas Market During your trip to Riga, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riga Christmas Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Christmas-Market-Old-Town-Riga.d553248621563234381.Attraction) ![home three brothers in Riga, Latvia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062723/a1645dbc-91ea-44b1-b944-6dad6420d45c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Three Brothers You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Three Brothers. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Three-Brothers-Old-Town-Riga.d6062723.Attraction) ![St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062707/4ae63cbc-76d1-4405-ad86-c05a9b330fbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Peter's Church Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Peters-Church-Old-Town-Riga.d6062707.Attraction) ![House of the Blackheads featuring street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062741/2fa9a506-5268-4615-aa06-ac5f43104baf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### House of the Blackheads Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at House of the Blackheads. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/House-Of-The-Blackheads-Old-Town-Riga.d6062741.Attraction) ![Freedom Monument featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062711/5e083c41-fd19-4627-81ad-806a10df337e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Freedom Monument This large historic monument near Riga’s Old Town is a national shrine of great importance where public ceremonies are held. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Freedom-Monument-Centrs.d6062711.Attraction) ![The interior of National Library in Riga is also worth checking out. You can visit the library for free even if you don't have the readers card. Just leave your bags and jacket in the locker and get a visitors pass #stunningstructures #Riga #Latvia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000/2971a313-d8ee-4d0b-9338-952b0f9c7975.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Library of Latvia After visiting National Library of Latvia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Library-Of-Latvia-Riga.d553248621558012049.Attraction) ![Town Hall featuring outdoor eating, cafe lifestyle and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062717/0141c5d5-ab62-46cc-8c51-88137b6f7ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Town Hall Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Riga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Town-Hall-Old-Town-Riga.d6062717.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Vidzeme ![Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170999/cc064a8f-de22-45be-ac4e-399e73274fc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Riga 4.5/5(240 area reviews) Ancient churches, a presidential home and the remains of a medieval defensive wall make a stroll through the historical center of Riga a stimulating adventure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Old-Town-Riga.dx6170999) ![Latvian Art Museum showing a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062719/3524c87e-7a2d-478f-abe5-496b893ea9af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centrs 4.5/5(135 area reviews) Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Skonto Stadium while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Centrs.dx6171000) ![🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻 📷Nikon D750 - ISO 250 - 24-120mm lens f4G ED VR - 78mm - f/5,6 1/80 sec From left to right: ⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock. ⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock. ⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed. 🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style. ❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000/f39de730-c113-4126-b7eb-83f8a2ae3ee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maskavas Forstate Historical sites, bars and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Maskavas Forstate. Check out Latvian Academy of Sciences or Riga Central Market while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Maskavas-Forstate.dx3000661880) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Avoti Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Avoti.dx3000661864) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Skanste Travellers like the shopping in Skanste, and Arena Riga is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Skanste.dx3000661890) ![Discovered this beautiful lake in the outskirts of Riga, Latvia on a good sunny day. Useful Tip: Take out half a day to visit the Ethnographic Open Air Museum of Latvia that is 30 mins drive from the city centre. #LifeAtExpedia #reflectionsinwater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000/e3b0d635-95fa-43dc-98b2-ee60edb86796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Vidzeme Suburb 2/5(1 area review) Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alberta Iela while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riga-Vidzeme-Suburb.dx3000661859) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Vidzeme ![St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062707/4ae63cbc-76d1-4405-ad86-c05a9b330fbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Riga ![Panoramic view of Baltic sea coast. View of coniferous forest with pine trees and blue sea. Panorama of north Europe landscape.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602212/c2306438-c60b-49d8-9502-464a8c587ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jurmala ![Renovation in progres (after fire damage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289479/b1c69659-04f7-441e-a8d7-162b0ae0aa3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cesvaine ![Lielstraupe Castle is a castle in the historical region of Vidzeme, in northern Latvia. #latvia Random discoveries like this is only possible when you drive around the European country-side: http://alwayswanderlust.com/why-you-should-tour-europe-with-eurodrive/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000025462/2d2d97fe-914e-4931-8b03-bc24c213f36c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Straupe ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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