Riga: Guided Water Bike Sunset Ride on the Riga Canal
Latvia
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Explore Riga from the water on a guided water bike ride along the Riga Canal. Pedal along the Daugava River, pass under historic bridges, and enjoy views of the city skyline at sunset.
Highlights
- Pedal along the scenic Riga Canal and the Daugava River on a water bike
- Pass under historic bridges and see the Latvian National Opera from the water
- Enjoy a relaxed ride with a friendly guide and a small group of fellow travelers
- Watch the sunset over the river in a relaxed riverside picnic atmosphere
- Get a safety briefing and support from your tour guide
Description
Your tour guide meets you at the meeting point pier of Aagenosta in central Riga. You get a safety briefing and a life jacket, then you start your ride on the water bike. You ride along the Riga Canal and continue onto the Daugava River, covering about 8 kilometres at a calm pace. You go under historic bridges and see Bastejkalns Park, the Latvian National Opera and the city skyline from the water. At the end you stop on the water to watch the sunset over the river. Bring your own snacks and drinks for a picnic. The water bikes are stable and easy to use, so no previous experience is needed. You do not need to know how to swim, because everyone wears a life jacket.Includes
Water bike rental Life jacket Safety briefing Experienced guideExcludes
Food and drinks Transport to the meeting pointImportant Information
- Meeting point is centrally located in Riga near Aagenosta (Balasta dambis 1) Please arrive 10 minutes early Available in English and Latvian Minimum age: 10 years Maximum weight: 110 kg, because the water bikes have a limited load capacity Minimum height: 150 cm, so that you can reach the pedals. If you are shorter than 150 cm, please contact us before booking. We can often fit a lower seat, down to a height of 145 cm. If you are taller than 190 cm, the seat and the handlebar may not adjust to a comfortable height. What to bring: footwear you don't mind getting wet (water shoes, beach sandals or rubber/Crocs-style shoes), a towel, a change of clothes, a swimsuit or waterproof trousers, a warm jacket and a rain jacket depending on the weather, sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks and a drink.
