Riga to Sigulda

Latvia is a country with a rich history, and you’ll learn all about it on this private all-inclusive tour. From the prehistoric settlement reconstruction at Araisi Lake Castle to a secret Soviet Bunker in Ligatne, your guide will take you deep into Latvian history, answering any questions you may have. With pickup from Riga, this is a great opportunity to visit other towns and landmarks in the region.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Cesis and Sigulda from Riga. With our English speaking driver in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary and be able to focus on your interests along the way. Learn about the history of the region and visit three medieval castles.

Get to know the Latvian towns of Sigulda and Cēsis on this full-day private tour. With a dedicated guide for just you and your party, enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary while learning about the local culture and tasting traditional Latvian cuisine. Stop at a local winery to try the vintages, visit local castles, and snap photos of the scenery in Gauja National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Riga included.

What is waiting for you on this hike? Impressive sandstone outcrops and the biggest cave in the Baltics – Gutman Cave. Ancient historical sites, like Sigulda Brother of Swords castle ruins and Krimulda manor. A well-established trail along the Gauja River. A bit of climbing on the steep river banks to see the primeval Gauja River valley. And… a lot of fresh air!

It will take less that one hour to get from Riga to the first stop will be at Gauja National park famous Cesarview, where you will enjoy the beauty of an amazing viewpoint. It was established in the 19th century, because of the Car Aleksandr II visit in Sigulda. At that place you will be educated how river Gauja is related to Angels falls in Venezuela. During the tour, you will discover the history and lifestyle of ancient Latvian tribes. You will visit sightseeing attractions like Livonian Order Castle ruins, Turaida Medieval Castle. Gutmanis Cave, the deepest internal erosion cave in the Baltic States is not only a natural wonder but also a place that tells us a tragic love story from the 17th century. Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Latvian or modern cuisine during this tour.

Take a day trip from Riga to see the Latvian countryside on this private sightseeing tour of Sigulda. The charming town offers a rich variety of destinations; you'll have a chance to see one of the largest grottos in the Baltics, a castle that dates from the 13th century, a cable car over Gauja River Valley, and even a bobsleigh track. Depending on the season, you can also go zip-lining or bungee jumping.

Discover Cesis town, the medieval castle complex and Gauja National Park nature trails on a comprehansive private tour starting from Riga. On the Cesis walking tour you will see such highlights as the Roze Square, Princess House and St. John’s Church. Eight hundred years long history of Cesis is visible not only on the streets but also in Cesis castle complex. Inside the medieval castle you will receive a lantern and climb up its towers. Afterwards, nature is waiting for you! You will go for a short, about six kilometers long hike to see beautiful red sandstone cliffs along the ancient Gauja River valley and enjoy our wonderful nature.

Visit the pearls of Gauja National park - Gutmana cave and the magnificent surrounding of it, Turaida Castle and mount Dainu, Krimulda Castle winery and Malpils manor restaurant. Enjoy local wine tasting, see the beautiful Gauja river valley from the top of Turaida Castle tower. At the end - head to Malpils manor and enjoy 3 course dinner made by one of the best chefs in Latvia - Aija Gabrane!

Sigulda and Jurmala are by far the most popular daytrip destinations from Riga, but most of the people come here for such a short time that they have to choose just one. We have decided to help out people who are having hard time choosing and provide both of them in a single day. Yes, the tour will be longer and yes, you'll have less time in each of the places, but won't have to sacrifice two whole days to see two cities. To make it more efficient we have also included lunch and wine tasting in the itinerary and price, so you won't have to worry about that kind of thing. On this tour you'll have a guided tour around the most important sights of both Jurmala and Sigulda, enjoy a short and easy hike in a National Park, ride the famous Gauja Valley Cable Car and top it all off with a wine tasting at a local winemakers. Please check the full itinerary for details. This tour is highly customisable - just let us know what are your priorities and we'll adjust the plan according to your needs.

Discover the best of Gauja National Park during a full-day, small-group tour from Riga. Get picked up at your hotel or the address of your choice in Riga and set out on a minibus tour. Go hiking in the Gauja National Park forests and learn about local nature from your eco-tour guide. See both popular landmarks within the national park and go off the beaten path as well.

One of the main sights of Latvia. Must see if You are visiting Latvia. Sigulda thrills with the nature enclosed city environment, inviting to study three medieval castles. Valley of the River Gauja in Sigulda accommodates the eldest tourism object in the Baltic States — Gutman's Cave, which is the largest grotto cave in the Baltics with historic inscriptions on its walls dating back to the 17th century. Gutman's Cave is related to a love legend about the Rose of Turaida — a girl named Maija, who secretly met her lover Viktors here. The mighty witnesses of the past — three castles standing at a shooting distance of a cannon from each other — Sigulda Castle, Turaida Castle and Krimulda Castle — are the first objects to be seen by travellers who have approached the primeval valley of the River Gauja. Events related to these castles date back to the 13th century when each bank of the River Gauja remained in the possession of different rulers — Riga Bishop and Order of Sword Brothers.