Sigulda Cesis and Gauja National Park Tour From Riga
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Cēsis Medieval Castle, the 13th-century Livonian Order fortress walked by candlelight with a lantern in your hand.
Emperor's View (Ķeizarskats), the cliff edge where the Gauja Valley opens beneath you. Tsar Alexander II stood here in 1862 and gave the spot its name
Award-winning artisan rye-bread bakery visit, a hands-on tour with a tasting of fresh-baked breads (spelt, rye, heritage grains)
Turaida Castle & Museum Reserve, the red-brick fortress on the ridge — tower views over the Gauja, the Folk Song Hill sculpture garden, and the “Nature’s Pearls” outdoor conservation trail (insect hotel, heritage trees, hermit beetle)
Cēsis Old Town walking tour, the surviving Hanseatic core — Vienības laukums, the wooden lanes, St John's Church, the German guild marks if you know where to look
Sigulda Medieval Castle, the 13th-century Livonian Brothers of the Sword stone ruins (1207), with a view across the Gauja valley toward Turaida
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Not recommended for travelers prone to motion sickness
Not wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Riga
Your day begins with a comfortable drive from Riga in an air-conditioned minibus. We drive east, watching the flat plains give way to rolling hills and pine forest. I'll share stories about the Gauja Valley, the Livonian Order, and why this region feels like a different country.
Cesis
Artisan Bread Maker A hands-on visit to a traditional Latvian bread maker. Tour the bakery, learn about dark rye bread's sacred place in Latvian culture, and taste it warm from the oven.
What‘s Included
Artisan rye-bread bakery visit with tasting
Entrance to Turaida Castle & Museum Reserve
Air-conditioned minibus transport (~200 km round trip, Riga–Cēsis–Sigulda–Riga)
Latvian snacks & bottled water on the bus, help yourself
Entrance to Cēsis Medieval Castle, including the candlelit tower tour with lantern
English- and Latvian-speaking guide for the full day (Russian, German, or French on request)
Lunch & drinks (you pay directly at the cafeteria — typically €10–15 for a full meal)
Sigulda cable car across the Gauja valley (~€10 per adult, paid on the day, optional)
Gratuities (appreciated but never expected)
Pickup points
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Aspazijas bulvaris 22, Riga Latvia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Three category pricing - 150/100 pickup:Y
Day Excursion Premium Duration: 10 hours Riga - Cesis - Sigulda - Riga Minibus Pickup included
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