Cesis: Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures

Overview

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English

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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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cesis

Cesis is a medieval gemstone and the third oldest town in Latvia. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja National Park. Despite the wars, the old town has remained almost unchanged. On the city tour you will see such highlights as the City Hall, Merchant House, Princess House and St. John’s Church.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Cesis Medieval Castle

The charming ruins of the Cesis medieval castle invite you to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in a candle light. Inside the medieval castle you will receive a lantern and climb up its towers.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

6 km hike on the Cīrulīši nature trail (easy hike)

Entrance in Cesis Castle Complex

Cesis city tour in English

Tour of the Cesis Medieval castle in English

Lunch

Bottled water

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Reviews

4.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Save the trip
kira840,Aug 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
The staff really come out on top with opinions: if someone tells us what this really is, we will gladly save the trip. The village is a village, village of deep Latvia where everything closes at 6pm and at 7pm there is no one on the street, very regular accommodation (and supposedly we have stayed in a very good hotel), eats poorly and expensively and has the same expendable monuments, reconstructed castles and landscapes as the rest of the country and other Baltic national parks. It’s not that you don’t want to come back, which it is: it’s that it’s best not to come unless you like going for an hour-long nature walk. And that, in these countries, you can do it almost anywhere.
Great day trip from Riga!
Rachel P,Oct 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed I enjoyed my tour of Cesis: Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures! I loved being able to do a little of many things. Exploring the old city, touring a medieval castle, and a walk through a national park. The scenery was amazing and my guide was knowledgeable and helpful! As a single female, I felt safe the entire time and and would recommend to others!
A terrific tour of enchanting Sesis with a medieval castle, a nature hike, & captivating surroundings.
davidlJ6215WW,Feb 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour guide Valdis was very knowledgeable, accomodating & professional with excellent English. I highly reccomend this tour.
Castles of Latvia
Mikhail S,Dec 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely incredible tour by visiting two castles, Segulda and Turaida on December 17 with Valdis. Even during the Covid timing the tour was magnificent to learn more about history of this incredible and lovely country. Valdis was knowledgable, friendly and lovely. The tour started with ruins of Segulda castle and finished with visiting Turaida. This time of the year with less people and some uncertainties it was magical to wonder around the castles in more tranquil environment and learn more about history of Latvia. Thank you very very much.