Riga Stag Do's

Getting around

In terms of getting to Riga, you’ll be able to catch a direct flight from London, Manchester, Nottingham and Scotland. Once you arrive in the city, you’ll find that getting around is easy due to the buses, trams and trolley buses, especially as they all accept the e-ticket (e-talons). The e-tickets can be bought on board with cash or from vending machines around the city and ticket offices. When you’re boarding just remember to scan your e-ticket on the yellow device on every vehicle – every time you board. If your activity is based outside of the city centre, we can organise private transfers – just ask your Event Planner for more details.

Tips and ideas

Riga is an excellent location for those of you who would like to spend their weekend enjoying some of the most popular stag do activities. Equally, the city is a fantastic destination for groups who would like to try something a little different. From a Quad Biking Experience to Bungee Jumping from a Cable Car, Riga is a stag do destination that has it all. If you and the lads are keen on booking a unique activity that stitches up the stag at the same time, then you need to book the Rabid Dog Chase. 

Riga’s signature drink is the unique Black Balsam and it’s certainly a real ‘Marmite’ experience. Black Balsam is a seriously strong herbal nip with a murky ingredient list, but if you’ve never been to Riga, then it’s a must try during your stag weekend away! It’ll most likely either be a case of one taste and you’re hooked, or you’ll never touch it again. This liquor can be found in most bars in the Old Town. Speaking of bars, remember not to go to bars that are recommended to you by strangers (even if they are gorgeous ones). Latvia is home to some pretty dodgy tourist scams that target male visitors especially. These are usually run by local mobsters and are essentially traps to extort money from you.

Of course, if a spirit isn't your cup of tea, you could try the Riga beer bike experience, allowing the whole group to climb aboard and explore the whole town with a guide provided. While many opt for this activity during the day, you can take this all the way up until 9pm, meaning you can fit in plenty of adrenaline fuelled activities before getting a bit merry. The guide speaks English and will have a wealth of knowledge on hand to talk to you all about Riga, but if you'd rather just talk to each other, then that is no issue, as you tuck into copious amounts of alcohol. Oh, but don't worry, there are a number of toilet stops along the way! This was our question when we researched into a bike ride filled with alcohol, but they know exactly where to go so you can jump off regularly and relieve yourselves.

If you find yourself going on a Riga stag do in the wintertime, then you should book the professional winter bobsleighing experience with us! It’s actually one of the few places in the world where you can do it. Just keep in mind that the season runs from November to March. If you fancy exploring and doing a little sightseeing, then you could always visit the famous Art Noveau buildings or the Laima Clock. Or, you could always do what most stag groups do in Riga, head to the firing range to shoot some real high-powered firearms! We’d be more than happy to organise this for you.  

Nightlife

Riga is an extremely affordable city which makes it a popular stag do location. It is often referred to as the city which will never finish being built, and since gaining independence from the Soviet Union and joining the EU, Riga has worked on including some intense nightlife experiences into it’s old town. If you’re heading here for a Riga stag weekend, then we suggest that you book a guided bar crawl with us. This way, you won’t have to worry about the language barrier. If you and the lads want to ensure that the stag has a real treat, we also have Sexy Pool Parties where you and the lads can relax in a plunge pool whilst a stripper dances for you!

If you fancy a strip club but you don't want to miss out on a good dinner before the drinks get really heavy, then why not combine the two activities? You can have a true VIP dinner experience, including plenty of steak (or vegetarian options available) with a 3 course meal, followed by a show. This activity even includes transfers, so you don't have to worry about finding your way there.