Private Tour

Full-Day Private Trip to Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida from Riga

Overview

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit of Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida Medieval Castles. As well beautiful city centre of Cesis and Sigulda.

Please note that this daytrip does not include licensed guide service. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at an additional cost at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed so we can book it for you.

Please keep in mind or check sites you desire to visit as during the Winter month some sites do not operate every day of the week. Our drivers will advice alternative sites to fill up your day if any of the sites are closed.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please bring your walking shoes

Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver

Driver will advice local restaurants for lunch

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

WiFi on board

English speaking driver

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Museum entrance tickets

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Cesis Medieval Castle

Visit of castle museum and surroundings. Walk thru central part of town.

2 hours•Admission Not Included

Araisi Lake Dwelling Site

Āraiši lake dwelling site is a tourist location with original and reconstructed remnants of Latvian prehistory. It is a unique nationally important archaeological site with remains of the 9th–10th centuries Latgalian fortified settlement. Today the lake dwelling is partially reconstructed and visitors can see rebuilt prehistoric Latgalian wooden buildings. During the excavations, remains of 151 wooden buildings were discovered, with 3700 artifacts and about a hundred thousand fragments of pottery. Using collected data, ethnographic parallels and replicas of ancient tools, today there are 14 reconstructed buildings of the first period of the construction of the fortified settlement. Site is a member of the EXARC organization of open-air archaeological museums throughout Europe.

30 minutes•Admission Not Included

Options

Up to 7 passengers goup

Minivan
Pickup included

Up to 3 passengers goup

Car
Pickup included

Reviews

4.47

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Experience
Jay A,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. Martins was fantastic - very knowledgable and flexible and offered great insight!
Great Castle Tour in Riga
Luis B,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Family trip, first time in Riga. The tour was very well organized. We were picked up right on time and started our way to Cēsis. There was a bottle of water for each of us in the van. The van and the tour guide (Mr Ivars) was very nice and explained everything in english. We did the first half of the tour, then had lunch in Sigulda and continue to the 2 final castles (Sigulda and Turaida). Mr Ivars was very patient, we had a person with reduced mobility and took a bit longer to walk the castles but he waited for us with a great attitude, despite being behind schedule. Our trip included 2 kids (10 and 11) and they also enjoyed history and the sight from the castle and their towers. Definitely recommended when visiting Riga for the first time.
Lovely day , despite not being able to visit Cesis castle
Marianne d,
Feb 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Fantastic driver - had a lovely day trip despite being able to visit Cesis castle as it is closed on Mondays. Our driver was exceptionally helpful in organising alternative options for our day instead .
Great Tour Guide and Driver
Christine D,
Dec 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Aldrus is a wonderful tour guide and driver. He is very kind and patient. My colleague and I experienced a great day! Thanks so much!
Excellent Day Trip
Scott D,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Had a wonderful day seeing the sights and castles at Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida. I was picked up on time and Martins the driver/guide was an excellent host. Highly recommended and you will have a great day and it’s nice to get a chance to see the countryside outside of Riga