Central Market (Centraltirgus), Riga: Hours, Address, Central Market (Centraltirgus) Reviews: 4.5/5
Central Market (Centraltirgus)
Central Market (Centraltirgus)
4.5
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Popular mentions
4.5
3,416 reviews
Excellent
1,670
Very good
1,185
Average
423
Poor
95
Terrible
43
Andy G
Newcastle35 contributions
May 2022
Amazing experience, huge Zepplin hangers now thriving markets, superb food choices, all fresh and looking delicious.
Written May 21, 2022
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nsl115
Singapore, Singapore1,155 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Definitely worth a visit - It’s a huge market with outdoor stalls and 5 interconnected buildings - Each specialising in a specific area like meat, fish, vegetables, dry goods and cooked food. The restored buildings were previously part of a railway station so if you go with a tour guide as we did, you get to see the rooftop of one of the buildings with the old railway tracks still intact. We also got to see the 2-acre basement that is below the entire market.
Rather empty on a Monday morning but the produce was plentiful and the produce fresh.
Rather empty on a Monday morning but the produce was plentiful and the produce fresh.
Written May 16, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sarah E
Leeds, UK199 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Worth a visit to see all the local produce, fish and meat. Wasn't quite as bustling as I had expected but it was worth the trip and explore anyway
Written May 3, 2022
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Mike J
Chepstow, UK770 contributions
Apr 2022
Riga’s central market which is housed in Zeppelin hangers is a sight to behold.
There is an incredible range of fresh and smoked fish and cavier in one building and wonderful fresh meats in another. There is also a seperate building for fresh fruit and vegetables but unfortunately the bakers building was not open when we visited. However one can easily spend a couple of hours just wandering around taking in the sights and smells as well as purchasing the odd delicacy here and there..
There is an incredible range of fresh and smoked fish and cavier in one building and wonderful fresh meats in another. There is also a seperate building for fresh fruit and vegetables but unfortunately the bakers building was not open when we visited. However one can easily spend a couple of hours just wandering around taking in the sights and smells as well as purchasing the odd delicacy here and there..
Written April 24, 2022
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GBJ-Cookies
South Shields, UK1,350 contributions
Apr 2022
We visited this place twice, the first time on a food tasting walking tour and then we went back on our own.
Each hangar specialises in certain products from meat, fish, vegetables, dairy and a specialist food hall.
The outdoor area has various stalls and we enjoyed our walking tour as our guide handpicked Latvian products to try.
There is a kind of bar at the back of the meat market that sells local beer the can be drunk there or taken away in plastic bottles. This was the cheapest place we found in Riga for alcohol with prices ranging from 90p to £1.30 a pint.
The toilets here will cost you 50c and the market closes everyday at 6pm.
One cautionary note our guide warned us of pickpockets.
Each hangar specialises in certain products from meat, fish, vegetables, dairy and a specialist food hall.
The outdoor area has various stalls and we enjoyed our walking tour as our guide handpicked Latvian products to try.
There is a kind of bar at the back of the meat market that sells local beer the can be drunk there or taken away in plastic bottles. This was the cheapest place we found in Riga for alcohol with prices ranging from 90p to £1.30 a pint.
The toilets here will cost you 50c and the market closes everyday at 6pm.
One cautionary note our guide warned us of pickpockets.
Written April 22, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dysproz
Warsaw, Poland85 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
It was closed already, but I was able to still enjoy my visit. After hours it’s even better, because an empty corridors and streets make it a bit dodgy and seems like a post apocalyptic world
Written April 16, 2022
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MrMount
Songkhla, Thailand10 contributions
Feb 2022
If you've never seen an indoor market before, then this may be interesting. If you've seen anything like this before, then this one will be very disappointing. It's barely open, full of cheap tat (low quality items), and feels dirty.
I don't think it's a bad place to go, per se, but I've seen about a hundred versions of this done better elsewhere.
I don't think it's a bad place to go, per se, but I've seen about a hundred versions of this done better elsewhere.
Written March 1, 2022
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JMGeneva
Geneva, Switzerland1,780 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
A truly large and ver well organized market in an original settings.well worth a visit a d e n more so if you’re a food lover. The meat hall is separated from the other ones.
Written December 28, 2021
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Babak A
London, United Kingdom7 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Fabulous Market. Respectful sellers. Despite language barriers but they try to help. Good quality local foods. There is a local mini restaurant inside the market mainly on the meat market which offering the very delicious local foods. Recommended !!
Written December 20, 2021
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Dolive75
Leicester, UK485 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Fab market, primarily for daily living with a meat hall, fish hall, veg/fruit, but there is a trinkets hall and an artisan hall with bakeries, fudge and treats.
We enjoyed a light meal here with beer and returned a second day for a wander as there are also outside stalls although many Offering similar products.
We enjoyed a light meal here with beer and returned a second day for a wander as there are also outside stalls although many Offering similar products.
Written December 13, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Катерина Г
Strogino, Russia1 contribution
Добрый вечер! Подскажите, пожалуйста, на рынке принимают оплату картой или только наличными?
Спасибо!
nadezda73
Moscow, Russia400 contributions
Добрый! Мы платили и картой и наличными, вопросов не возникло. Я в Риге часто даже за сувениры плачу обычной картой Сбера .
Has anyone found Masa Harina or corn flour for making homemade tortillas at this market??
Escape Mediocrity
Shanghai, China64 contributions
I suggest to try the supermarkets but you may have to ask any of the vendors about a flour mill to investigate if they have or can source for you.
Jasmin E
Selb, Germany
Are dogs allowed at the market?
smetanophone
Prague, Czech Republic25 contributions
Je serais très étonné. C'est un marché alimentaire surtout.
Can you buy raw milk at this market?
John M
Hook, UK169 contributions
It was certainly on sale when we were there back in June 2019
Jon W
Kent, UK545 contributions
Is the market open every day
philiptremayne
Wallingford, UK61 contributions
Yes, the market is open every day. It is an amazing awesome place and is a MUST visit on a trip to Riga. Easy to fine behind the main railway station.
Isabella W
20 contributions
What's the easiest way to get from St Peter's church to the central market
Alexandra K
87 contributions
on foot! Its about 1 km distance
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Market (Centraltirgus)
- Central Market (Centraltirgus) is open:
- Sun - Mon 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tue - Sat 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Central Market (Centraltirgus):
- Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market (From $37.59)
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