Experience the charm of Latvia's capital at your own pace.
▶ Listen to a tourLooking at “Vecrīga (Old Town)” and not sure what you're seeing? Just ask out loud. The guide answers about exactly what's in front of you — and you can interrupt it mid-sentence, like a real person.
Your first conversation doesn't use minutes.
Start the guide and invite your people — up to six of you together. Nobody crowds around the guide or has to ask what was just said: everyone hears equally well, each through their own earphones and their own phone. Everyone can listen and talk to the same live guide.
Minutes are used only by the person who started the guide and created the group.
Turn on location and the guide shows what’s worth seeing around you, on a map. Tap a place right on the map and the story starts about that very spot. Recorded tours have the map too, so you always see what’s being described.
Record 20–40 seconds of speech — Destino will create a copy of your voice. Share it with loved ones or ask them to record their voice for you. Your voice narrates not only bedtime tales but recorded city tours too — and you can share them with a link.
Creating a voice and a short preview don't use your balance.
Riga, the capital and largest city of Latvia, is a vibrant hub of financial, creative, and cultural activity.
Riga is two cities in one. The medieval Old Town on the Daugava is on the UNESCO list; a fifteen-minute walk away begins the largest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe — around 800 of them. And between the two lies a market housed in five hangars built for Zeppelins. All of it is walkable.
Start at the Dome Cathedral, the largest medieval church in the Baltics, known for its organ. From St. Peter's Church the tower lift takes you up to the best view of the red roofs. The House of the Blackheads on Town Hall Square was rebuilt in the 1990s from old drawings; the Three Brothers on Mazā Pils street are the oldest houses in the city; the Swedish Gate is the last surviving city gate. Riga Castle at the river end is the presidential residence.
One street is enough to understand why Riga is called the Art Nouveau capital: Alberta iela, where most façades were designed by Mikhail Eisenstein — faces, lions, geometry stacked on every floor. The Art Nouveau Museum nearby is an apartment furnished as it was in 1903, staircase included. Elizabetes and Strēlnieku streets continue the walk.
With Destino you walk the Old Town at your own pace: the guide talks about what's in front of you, and you can interrupt and ask at any moment — in English, right in your browser.
The guide talks about Riga in English — the text and the voice. You can ask questions in English too, by voice, in the middle of the tour. The same in all 39 cities where Destino works: the guide speaks English with you rather than translating from the local language.
If someone with you prefers another language: the interface comes in eight, and narration, the live guide and tales speak twenty-two — Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Czech, Japanese and more. You choose the narration language separately from the interface language.
Instructions, three tour demos and a bedtime tale in English. Choose a recording and voice.
Riga's historical center, famous for its medieval architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Home to over 800 stunning buildings showcasing intricate decorative styles from the early 20th century.
A stunning building that has been beautifully restored, symbolizing Riga's rich merchant history.
The river bisects the city and offers picturesque views and access to sandy beaches.
One of the largest markets in Europe, housed in former Zeppelin hangars, offering local produce and delicacies.
Enjoy the extensive sandy beaches accessible by bus or train, perfect for a relaxing day by the sea.
A ready-made route: day 1 covers the essentials, add days 2 and 3 to go deeper.
The best time to visit Riga is during late spring to early autumn when the weather is pleasant for exploring. A stay of 2-4 days is ideal to fully appreciate the city's highlights and hidden gems.
Sample Latvia's signature dishes such as grey peas with speck and rye bread. The Central Market is a great place to try local delicacies, while restaurants in Vecrīga offer a blend of traditional and modern Latvian cuisine.
A picturesque street with wooden architecture and artisan shops that many tourists overlook.
A creative neighborhood showcasing local art and culture, perfect for leisurely exploration.
A tranquil park area that's ideal for a relaxing escape from the city.
Consider staying in the Centra rajons district for easy access to attractions and a lively atmosphere. Vecrīga offers historic charm, while the modern Centrs area provides a more contemporary vibe with cafes and shops.
Send a photo of a landmark, its name, or your own location.
Pick an existing voice, or create an AI clone of your own voice or a loved one's.
Explore at your own pace — listen to the audio tour as you walk, or start talking to the guide live if you have questions.
Public transport is efficient and affordable; buses connect major attractions and the airport.
The city is compact and walkable, making it easy to explore on foot.
Check local listings for events and festivals that may be happening during your visit.
Your first tour doesn't use your balance.
▶ Open the audio guideA stay of 2-4 days is ideal to explore Riga's main attractions and hidden gems.
In one day, you can visit Vecrīga, the House of the Blackheads, and the Art Nouveau District.
The best time to visit is from late spring to early autumn when the weather is most pleasant.
You can choose between a narrated recording or a live conversation with the guide, asking questions and interacting as you explore.
The guide is available in English, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian, auto-detecting your language. Twenty-two. The interface comes in eight; narration, the live guide and tales in fourteen more, from Polish to Japanese. The narration language is a separate choice.
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