Riga
Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 7 people (5 adults + children aged 5 & 1)
Welcome to Riga! Today is your arrival day — the pace is intentionally gentle, which is exactly right after a morning flight. After landing at 10:05 on AY1073 from Helsinki, you'll transfer straight into the cobbled heart of Old Town, drop your bags at Carillon Aparthotel, and ease into the city with a memorable medieval lunch and a charming rooftop-cat detour before your rooms are ready at 15:00. A quiet rest back at the hotel sets everyone up for a relaxed traditional dinner in the neighbourhood. Tonight, pack the pram by the door — tomorrow starts with the climb up St. Peter's Church tower.
| Leg | Mode | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airport → Hotel | Minivan taxi | ~25 min |
| Hotel → Rozengrāls | Walk | ~2 min |
| Rozengrāls → Cat House | Walk | ~5 min |
| Cat House → Hotel (check-in) | Walk | ~10 min |
| Hotel → Pētergailis | Walk | ~8 min |
Everything after the airport is on foot — Old Town is compact and entirely walkable. Note that some stretches of cobblestone can be bumpy with the pram; Kalēju iela and Meistaru iela offer smoother surfaces as alternatives.
Riga International Airport
P133, Mārupe, Mārupes novads, LV-1053, Latvia
Riga International Airport is Latvia's main civil airport, operating two terminals for non-Schengen destinations and one for intra-Schengen EU flights, located about 10 km southwest of central Riga.
Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection
Pils iela 13, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
A boutique aparthotel located on Pils iela (Castle Street) in central Riga, offering serviced apartment-style accommodation in the historic Old Town district near Riga Castle.
Rozengrāls Medieval Restaurant
Rozena iela 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Cat House (Kaķu māja)
Meistaru iela 10/12, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Ngôi nhà Mèo (Kaķu māja) là một tòa nhà phong cách Art Nouveau được xây dựng năm 1909 tại trung tâm Riga, nổi tiếng với hai tượng mèo đen đặt trên đỉnh hai tháp nhỏ ở mái nhà.
Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection (Check-in)
Pils iela 13, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
A boutique aparthotel located on Pils iela (Castle Street) in Riga's central district, offering apartment-style accommodation close to the Old Town and Riga Castle.
Pētergailis Restaurant
Skārņu iela 25, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Pētergailis is a Latvian restaurant located on Skārņu iela in Riga's Old Town, serving traditional Latvian cuisine in a setting that reflects local culinary heritage.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 5 adults + 2 children (5 & 1)
After a full first day ending at Pētergailis, today blends sightseeing with genuine family rhythm. Start with aerial views from St. Peter's Church tower, grab a quick breakfast back at the apartment, then stroll the Gothic facades of Town Hall Square before diving into the legendary Sunday market at Riga Central Market — the best day of the week to go. The afternoon winds down in Vērmanes Garden where the 5-year-old can run free while the little one naps. Round off the evening with hearty Latvian folk food at Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs. Pack light tonight — tomorrow is checkout and your flight home.
| Leg | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's → Hotel | Walk | 7 min |
| Hotel → Blackheads | Walk | 5 min |
| Blackheads → Central Market | Walk or tram (Line 7) | 15 min |
| Central Market → Vērmanes Garden | Walk | 10 min |
| Vērmanes Garden → Folkklubs | Walk via Old Town | ~15 min |
Everything is walkable; the pram handles Old Town's cobbles reasonably well but take paved edge paths where possible. The tram is a good call if the 1-year-old is tired after the market.
St. Peter's Church (Sv. Pētera baznīca) - Tower Viewing Platform
Reformācijas laukums 1, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
St. Peter's Church is a medieval Lutheran church in Riga's Old Town, notable for its 123-meter spire. Visitors can ascend by elevator to the tower viewing platform for panoramic views over the city and the Daugava River.
Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection
Pils iela 13, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
A boutique aparthotel located on Pils iela (Castle Street) in Riga's historic Old Town, offering self-catering apartment-style accommodations in a central urban setting.
House of the Blackheads (Melngalvju nams)
Rātslaukums 7, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
The House of the Blackheads is a striking Gothic and Renaissance-style building on Riga's Town Hall Square, originally built as a guildhall and today housing a museum with medieval cellars and a presidential silver collection.
Riga Central Market (Rīgas Centrāltirgus)
Nēģu iela 7, Rīga, LV-1019, Latvia
Riga Central Market is a massive indoor and outdoor market complex where vendors sell fruits, vegetables, cheese, meats, fish, and prepared dishes across five large pavilions and extensive open-air stalls.
Vērmanes Garden (Vērmanes dārzs)
Elizabetes iela 33, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs
Peldu iela 19, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Monday, June 1, 2026 · Riga → Helsinki
The final morning in Riga is a short one — after two packed days exploring Old Town's cobblestones, castles, and market halls (and last night's folk-cellar send-off at Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs), today is purely about a smooth exit. Wake early, clear the apartment, and get the whole crew — 5 adults, 2 kids, pram, and luggage — into a pre-booked minivan bound for Riga Airport in time for Finnair AY1074 at 10:30. No sightseeing detours today; a calm, on-time departure is the win.
Aparthotel → Airport: Single pre-booked minivan, ~18 min drive. Depart the hotel no later than 08:05 to arrive by 08:30, giving 75 minutes before last check-in at 09:45. With a pram and infant, security lanes can take longer — don't cut it closer than this. Bolt XL or a local minivan firm called the evening before are your two best bets.
Safe travels — Labu ceļu! ✈️
Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection
Pils iela 13, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Riga International Airport
Starptautiskā lidosta Rīga, Mārupes novads, LV-1053, Latvia
Riga International Airport is Latvia's primary commercial airport, operating two terminals for non-Schengen destinations and one for Schengen/EU routes, located approximately 10 km southwest of Riga's city center.
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