Not every group has a whole weekend. Riga suits a short trip: the airport is 10 km from the centre and the Old Town is under one square kilometre, so little time is lost getting around. Here is a 24-hour plan.
24 hours at a glance
10 km
from the airport to the centre
~40 min
on bus 22 (15–25 min by taxi)
0.94 km²
Old Town – everything is walkable
N22
night bus to the airport, hourly 0:00–4:00
72 m
viewing gallery on St Peter’s Church tower
The 24-hour plan
12:00
Arrive
Transfer straight to the Old Town, drop the bags and grab a late lunch.
15:00
One big activity
The shooting range or the beer bike – both close to the centre.
19:00
Dinner
A traditional Latvian or steak house dinner for the whole group.
22:00
The night out
A pub crawl through the Old Town, then a VIP club table or a strip club.
The morning after
☕ Slow start
Late breakfast near your accommodation.
🏛️ Old Town walk
The House of the Blackheads, St Peter’s Church and the Freedom Monument are all a short walk apart.
🛒 Central Market
Pavilions open from 7:30 – smoked fish and rye bread for the hangover.
🚌 To the airport
Bus 22 from the centre, or night bus N22 hourly from 0:00 to 4:00.
🚐 Or book a transfer
A minibus picks the whole group up at the door.
Book your 24 hours
FAQ
Is 24 hours in Riga enough for a stag do?
For one big activity, a dinner and a night out, yes. For the bobsleigh or a day trip, plan two nights.
How do we get from the airport to the centre?
Bus 22 takes about 40 minutes and a taxi 15–25 minutes. A pre-booked transfer is easiest for a group.
Can we get to the airport at night?
Yes. Night bus N22 leaves the centre hourly from 0:00 to 4:00.
What should we not miss?
The Old Town, a big group dinner and a night out with a pre-booked table.
