Sex in Riga: Fully Legal Riga Escorts & Adult Services

Riga used to have one of the most popular sex industries in Europe, so much so that it was referred to as ‘Thailand on the Baltic Shores‘.

Get it? One big sex party.

The sex scene in Riga is on the wane following its heyday a decade ago, but there are still a lot of ways to experience Latvian ‘hospitality’ in the capital. Our Riga Sex Guide explores the current state of the adult industry, local adult services, and the laws around the escort business in Latvia.



Prostitution in Latvia is legalised and controlled by the authorities.

Sex workers must adhere to specific regulations, including health checks, and must be at least 25 years old. Although individual sex work is permitted, brothels and pimping are illegal. There are significant penalties for engaging in illegal prostitution or related activities, such as fines and possible imprisonment.

The appeal of a free market has attracted lots of migrants to the country which makes it easy to find sex workers.

About ten years ago, Riga was mooted as the sex capital of Europe and the entire city was considered one huge red-light district. Street prostitution was rife and illegal brothels flourished with the high demand.

However, the authorities have clamped down on a large number of illegal pimping activities and curbed the general influx of street sex-work. As a result, larger numbers of sex workers now ply their trade online through escort sites and using classified advertising.

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Punters and sex tourists can still find prostitutes in Riga’s picturesque Old Town. Image via Flickr.

Licensed prostitutes are subject to regular health screens and carry a health check card that they can present to punters on request.

Known fees for a prostitute in Riga vary with street hookers charging as little as €30 and escorts generally costing a minimum of €150 per hour. We’ve seen numerous reports of scams and young Latvian girls drawing in potential clients around tourist hot-spots. After asking you for a ‘few drinks’ in a nearby bar, you can end up with a significant bar tab in the hundreds of Euros.

Some prostitutes work in strip clubs and whilst they are easy to hire, they charge considerably more than the girls on local escort sites.

Is There A Red Light District In Riga?

Not like there used to be.

The Old Town was once notorious for its street prostitutes and sleazy dim-lit clubs.

The Riga authorities have undertaken a very thorough (and effective) clean-up of this area. Street prostitution is not really a thing anymore. While there are remnants of the sex tourism that Riga used to be known for, the industry is now mostly accessed through online communities.

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What Are Latvian Girls Like?

Latvian girls typically exhibit a range of physical features influenced by Baltic and Nordic genetics. Common characteristics you might find include:

  • Hair: Often light-colored, ranging from blonde to light brown.
  • Eyes: Blue, gray, or green are common eye colors.
  • Skin: Generally fair-skinned.
  • Build: Typically tall with a slender or athletic build.
  • Facial Features: High cheekbones and symmetrical features are often noted.

These traits can vary widely due to individual genetic diversity within the Latvian population, but in general you can expect an intoxicating mix of Slavic and Baltic beauty.

The temperament of Latvian girls can vary widely, but they are often described as having a balanced and reserved nature. They may come across as shy or reserved at first, valuing politeness and modesty. However, they can be very warm, friendly, and outgoing once they get to know someone.

Riga Escorts Guide

Many Riga escorts operate as independents, and we don’t see as many agencies operating in this city as you might expect given its reputation over the years.

Here’s a few noteworthy sources for Riga escorts:

Lady Lux

www.ladylux-riga.com/en/

Lady Lux’s main selling point is the fact that it uses a tight authentication procedure to verify the identity of the women who advertise on the site. Girls that are marked ‘VIP’ are known personally to the directory with all other women have had their contact details and photos verified.

There aren’t that many women listed but you can book one with the assurance they will be as you ordered them and not some bait and switch scam.

Rates vary by girl but start at around €150 per hour.

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Escort in Riga

www.escortinriga.lv

One of the largest databases of escorts operating in Riga, you can find the profiles of over 400 women here.

The service isn’t free and if you like the look of a particular escort then you have to send an SMS for further contact information. Each text is charged at €0.60.

However, there are some real budget ladies on here and you can get an hour’s service from as little as €50.

The site has some interesting ‘data points’ that we didn’t quite understand. What’s this breast scoring system all about?!

Weird breast size

Sex Riga

www.sexriga.lv/en/ads

The Sex Riga site is an online directory of independent escorts working in the capital. There is no verification procedure so it is not known how many of the 100+ ads are genuine. However, the rates start at around €100 and there are plenty of ‘types’ available.

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A lot of milfs on the Sex Riga pages, prices are cheap.

Riga Escort Girls

www.rigaescortgirls.lv

A local website, Riga Escort Girls has over 400 profiles of women working in the capital providing sexual services.The average rate on the site is €150 per hour with some providing fetish services.

The search function is easy to use and you can find girls that speak English as well as those that perform certain specialities.

Happy Escorts

www.happyescorts.com/escorts/latvia/riga

You can find the details of more than 160+ escorts in Riga on the Happy Escorts website. Ranging in age from early twenties to late forties, the majority of the girls on the site are charging between €200 and €300 per hour.

Euro Girls Escorts

www.eurogirlsescort.com/escorts/riga

Euro Girls Escorts has the details of 70+ women working in Riga.

The site has great filter facilities and you can search out an escort based on any number of key search terms including age, rate, ethnicity and many physical attributes. The prices on the site vary from €100 to €300 per hour with the service being free to use.

Top Escort Babes

https://latvia.topescortbabes.com/riga/escorts

Top Escort Babes has over a hundred ladies registered in their directory. We found 55 Riga working girls available for hire. Most of them are verified users providing an assurance that what you see is what you get.

Rates vary but average at around €200 per hour.

Mostly Latvian, the models on Top Escort Babes also come from neighbouring countries of Lithuania, Estonia and Russia.

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Riga Girls On Cam

Since we first wrote this guide, we’ve seen a big uptick in the number of cam girls from Riga.

The Covid pandemic led to many local girls taking their talents online to attract more than just the local population.

Cam sites that are popular with Riga models include:

  • Chaturbate – A huge freemium cam site with a large contingent of Latvian models.
  • BongaCams – Not as big as Chaturbate, but very well known in Eastern Europe.
  • Cherry.tv – A newer cam site seeing some early popularity with Riga-based performers.

Exploring The Sex Scene in Riga

While it’s true that Riga’s red light scene has declined over the years, this is still a fairly liberal and metropolitan hub. There are plenty of swinger clubs and strip clubs to enjoy around town.

The nightlife scene in Riga has diversified. While adult entertainment venues are still present, there has been a shift towards more mainstream and varied nightlife options.

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Brothels are not legal in Latvia but this has not stopped groups of prostitutes working together from the same location (often in an apartment block where rooms are rented to independent girls).

As a result, there is no official information available on the location of these ‘one-woman’ brothels.

Other sources report that you can simply ask taxi drivers to take you to known Riga brothels, where the average cost is 70-100 euros per hour. This seems like a recipe for getting scammed, and it’s important to note that these venues are not legal.

Most men in Riga use online escorts or the massage parlours for sex (see below).

Swinging Clubs

Swinging isn’t huge in Latvia and those clubs that do exist are more for local members than open to visiting tourists.

As a result, admission can be difficult and is usually restricted to acquaintances of members (over 25) and only if you speak Latvian.

These clubs are mostly private members only but if you speak the language you could make enquiries about attending an event:

  • Club Kamilla, Old Town – Tel: +371 26 403 780 – Events on a Friday night
  • Territory C, Old Town – Tel: +371 26 697 181 – Private parties, couples and single women only.
  • 4×4, Old Town – Tel: +371 26 552 997 – Friday parties from 9.00pm to 3.00am
  • Club 911, Old Town – Tel: +371 26 374 062 – Friday (all) and Sunday (couples only)

Erotic Massage Parlours

Adult massage in Riga is one of the highlights of the sex scene in Latvia.

Most of the parlours provide rub and tug with many also offering additional services. Used like brothels by the locals, a good erotic massage in Riga will nearly always come with a happy ending. Many do not advertise their services so asking a local like a cab driver may help you find a more local choice.

Prices typically start from around 50 euros per hour. Extras can be negotiated in certain cases.

The Lilami Massage Houses are a popular choice. There are 5 of them in Riga, four of them in close proximity. We can’t provide any listings in this category, but there are various ‘field reports’ available online.

Strip Clubs

There are plenty of strip clubs in Latvia’s capital city but they are not a place to go if you are looking for a full service on a budget.

As long as you remember that you are simply going for the titivation and not the titties then you will be fine. Some punters forget this and do fall foul of being extorted and end up very disappointed.

Most strip clubs are primed to cash in on tourists so it’s worth staying clear-headed to avoid being taken advantage of.

However, don’t be overly alarmed by the swathes of bad press that Riga has had in this regard from several years ago; most of the offending clubs have since closed down. Just remember that plenty of big city strip clubs can overcharge and some dancers can always be too pushy; check your transactions and don’t get carried away.

Be cautious of beautiful Riga women who invite you for a drink at a strip club, as it is often a scam.

They tend to order pricey drinks and then leave, sticking you with the hefty bill. If you refuse to pay, the bouncers will ensure you do, either by card or by escorting you to an ATM to empty your bank account. Continued refusal could put you in physical danger. Avoid!

Jockey Club

49 Elizabetes Street, Riga

A Scandinavian style nightclub, the Jockey Club is a small venue but a popular one.

Running non-stop shows every night, the lounge bar is arranged around a central pole with ground level stage. The girls are hot and the club has a good reputation for the staff not being too pushy.

Drinks prices are reasonable and most of the dancers speak English.

The Jockey Club is open every day from 8.00pm to 6.00am.

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The Jockey Club, where even face planting the floor can be sexy.

Tutti Frutti

73 Terbatas street, Riga

Tutti Frutti is a gentleman’s club forming part of the Royal Casino Hotel and Spa.

Shows are well-choreographed and set to light and music and are popular with visitors to the complex.

It’s not the largest club in the world and if there is a big stag party in then the place can feel pretty crowded.

The club is open on Friday and Saturday from 10.00pm to 6.00am.

Nightclub Monroe

7 Skarnu Street, Riga

This new strip club in the Old Town has seven private rooms in which you can get some one-on-one entertainment.

Monroe isn’t a big club but the shows are good and prices not too extortionate.

The Royal Gentleman’s Club

Aspazijas bulvāris 32, Centra rajons, Rīga

http://royal.lv/

Opening in 2010, the Royal Gentleman’s Club in Riga is modern and bright and features plenty of good looking dancers as well as a full bar, pool table and lounge. It’s one of the best known (and best rated) strip art in Riga.

Entrance to the club is free and you can even arrange to be picked up in style with the club’s limo service.

A tourist friendly place, the club receives reasonable reviews but is quite pricey.

Royal is open daily from 10.00pm to 6.00am (7.00am on Friday and Saturday).

Sex Shops

Sexy Style

Krišjāņa Barona iela 33A, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1011

www.sexystyle.lv

This mainstream sex shop in the centre of Riga sells costumes, lingerie and toys as well as a range of fetish accessories.

The business was started in 2006 but the store was opened in 2016 and is located in a busy retail area.

The Sexy Style shop is open seven days a week from 11.00am to 8.00pm.

Labi

Alfrēda Kalniņa iela 8, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050

http://labi.lv/

Offering more than just a sex shop, Labi has several stores in Riga, each providing additional delights including a bar, sex cinema, peep shows, private cabins and even saunas and a jacuzzi. Think of these venues as mini theme parks with the focus being on erotic entertainment.

Not every venue includes all services so if something takes your fancy then head to the website to check the location of individual facilities.