Walking Tours in Riga and Jūrmala

Riga free walking tour guide Philip Birzulis with a group of five smiling tourists
Philip (the big guy in the middle) with happy travellers in Riga

My name is Philip Birzulis. I'm a tour guide in Riga, Latvia's beautiful capital, and Jurmala, its world-famous seaside resort. I also provide day trips by car to stunning Ķemeri, Kurzeme and Sigulda.

Tourist group on beach in front of Jurmala sign
Group hug in Jurmala

On my tours, I share my passion for this fascinating Baltic country with people from around the world. My tours in Latvia are informative and fun, rich in history and legends, with some music and art thrown in for added spice.

Group of teenage tourists in green shirts and guide with orange cap standing in front of white Riga sign
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Praise from Travellers

"We had such a great time, Philip was informative and friendly and he made the whole experience fun."

Denise Tapp, UK

"We cannot recommend the Riga Soviet History Tour with Philip highly enough. This was truly the highlight of our visit to Latvia."

Luigi Acerbi, Italy

"I saw parts of Jurmala that I would never have found on my own. I highly recommend Philip's tours."
Rachel Harris, Abu Dhabi

"My wife, 3 teenage sons and I all agreed that Phil’s Art Nouveau tour was one of the best we experienced. "

Richard Zvirbulis, Singapore

"The day in Riga was one of the highlights of our trip because of the knowledge and care of Phillip."

Barbara Kaufmann, USA

"Thank you Filips for making our trip to Kemeri/Jurmala and transfer from Riga to Vilnius with sightseeing fun and Memorable."
Siva Kambhampati, USA

My Tours in Latvia

OLD riga WALKING tour

St Peter's Church and House of Blackheads in Old Riga

Discover Riga's amazing  Old Town on this enthralling tour.

SIGULDA FULL DAY tour

Aerial shot of Turaida Castle and forests of Gauja National Park, Latvia

Spend a fascinating day in Sigulda, a wonderland of stunning scenery, castles, and extreme sports.

Best of Riga walking tour

Latvian National Opera House and fountain with blue sky and flowers in foreground in Riga

See all the highlights of Latvia's capital on this fascinating city walk. 

Grand Riga Art Nouveau Tour

White stone sculpture of a sphinx in Riga's Art Nouveau district

Savour Riga's amazing Art Nouveau on this journey into beauty and mystery.

riga SOVIET HISTORY TOUR

Vase with portraits of Stalin and Lenin in Riga's Porcelain Museum

Delve into Riga's recent past on an expedition to KGB HQ, Stalin's Birthday Cake and more red relics.

jūrmala walking tour

Two boys in orange swimming trunks walking along tree-fringed beach with blue sky in Jūrmala, Latvia

Enjoy amazing architecture, stories and beaches on a stroll in Latvia's top resort.

jūrmala full day tour

White Kemeri Sanatorium building and green lawn

Find healing springs, stunning houses, tranquil forests on a Jurmala daytrip.

KURZEME FULL DAY TOUR

Red tulips growing amidst green grass in Kurzeme, Latvia

Get a taste of western  Latvia with lunch at an ancient manor and record-breaking wine.


Latvian Travel Tips

riga visitor info

Row of colourful houses and St. Peter's Church Tower in Old Riga

latvia OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Pair of storks perched on red brick chimney in Latgale, Latvia

jurmala visitor info

Historic timber bathing pavilion on the beach with two people walking past in in Jurmala, Latvia

public toilets in riga

Public toilet with WC sign in front of Riga Opera House

top five sights in latvia

Walls of Cesis Castle, Latvia, against blue sky

what's on in riga

two musicians playing tuba and trumpet in front of Three Brothers medieval houses in Old Riga

Road Trips in Latvia

land of the livs

Rocks on tip of Cake Kolka with ray of sun breaking through clouds in Latvia

latvia's eastern borderlands

Blue sign saying Borderland in English and Latvia against blue sky and green tree near border of Latvia and Russia

zvārde bombing range

Old Soviet jet fighter with camouflage paint in Riga Aviation Museum

Musings on Latvian History and Culture

first latvian architect

Embassy of France in Riga in winter with red, white and blue cars parked in front

riga beer history

Glass of beer with Riga skyline in background across Daugava River

THE Riga black balsam story

Bottle of Riga Black Balsam and shot glasses with the dark drink on a tray

latvian easter traditions

Basket of hand painted Latvian Easter eggs

latvia's first song festival

Group of girls in folk costumes singing in Latvian Song Festival

garlic rye bread

Plate of deep fried garlic rye bread, bowl of mayonnaise and glass of beer in Riga, Latvia