Morning: Begin at Town Hall Square, visit House of the Blackheads (9:30 AM), photograph St. Peter's Church exterior, climb its tower for panoramic views (10:30 AM). Walk through medieval streets to Swedish Gate and Three Brothers.
Lunch: Enjoy traditional Latvian cuisine at restaurant on Livu Square (12:30 PM).
Afternoon: Tour Riga Cathedral and attend organ music mini-concert if scheduled (2 PM). Explore Dome Square area, visit small boutiques. Walk to Freedom Monument (4 PM).
Evening: Dinner in Old Town (6:30 PM), evening stroll along illuminated streets and canal promenade (8 PM).
Morning: Breakfast near Central Market, explore market pavilions (8-10 AM). Visit Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (10:30 AM-12:30 PM).
Lunch: Light lunch at market or nearby cafe (12:45 PM).
Afternoon: Self-guided Art Nouveau architecture walk along Alberta iela and Elizabetes iela (2-3:30 PM). Visit Riga Art Nouveau Museum (3:45-5 PM).
Evening: Explore Berga Bazārs shopping area (5:30 PM), dinner at restaurant in Quiet Centre (7 PM).
Morning: Take morning train to Jūrmala (8:30 AM departure), explore beach resort town, walk along seaside and Jomas Street (9 AM-1 PM).
Lunch: Seafood lunch in Jūrmala (1 PM).
Afternoon: Return to Riga (3 PM), visit Latvian National Museum of Art (3:30-5:30 PM).
Evening: Stroll Esplanade Park, attend performance at Latvian National Opera if available (7:30 PM), or enjoy dinner with live music.
Morning: Day trip to Sigulda by train (departing 8:45 AM), visit Turaida Castle and museum (10 AM-12:30 PM).
Lunch: Picnic or restaurant in Sigulda (12:45 PM).
Afternoon: Explore Gutman's Cave, walk castle valley trails, visit Sigulda New Castle grounds (2-5 PM). Return to Riga (6 PM train).
Evening: Casual dinner in Miera iela hipster quarter (8 PM), experience alternative Riga nightlife.
Morning: Visit Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum early (9 AM-12:30 PM) for peaceful exploration before crowds.
Lunch: Traditional lunch at museum's tavern or return to city (1 PM).
Afternoon: Leisurely walk through Mežaparks forest, Lake Ķīšezers area (2:30-4:30 PM). Alternatively, spa treatment at city hotel.
Evening: Final dinner at top restaurant (6:30 PM), farewell canal boat sunset cruise (8 PM), last drinks with Old Town views (9:30 PM).