Private Full-Day Tour: Medieval Castles of Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis in Latvia

Step into the past and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of Latvia’s medieval castles. Marvel at the ornate decorations and breathtaking views on a private full-day tour of Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis. Don’t miss the bonus surprise tour of unique attractions in Latvia.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Turaida Castle - Step back in time and discover the captivating stories of Turaida Castle, a medieval fortress that has stood strong for over 800 years. Our tailor-made tour will take you on a journey through history, as you explore the castle’s stunning architecture and hear tales of battles won and lost.
    As you wander through the castle’s ancient…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
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  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Take a step back in time and dive into the enchanting narratives of Latvia’s ancient fortresses. Our customized excursions transport you through the annals of history, from the victories and defeats of Turaida, to the intriguing myths of Sigulda, to Cesis’ formidable turrets and fortifications. Be amazed by the detailed ornaments and complex etchings,…

Location
Turaida Castle
Turaidas street 10,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jean
Oct 25, 2025
Culture & nature - We had an extensive tour with lots of information from our guide, Ernest. We were well-transported through Zana. A great opportunity to combine nature and culture. Worth every euro.
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Lefant
Oct 9, 2025
Great day trip from Riga - We had a really great day with Ernests. Doing this as a private tour was a great decision and not expensive. He was very informative and we were able to engage in very interesting discussions about Latvia, especially the last 80 years. Ernests has a varied and fascinating background and incorporated all of this in his presentation. It was a very comfortable car, we could adjust time spent and Zara as driver was a huge plus. We were so happy with the tour we were able to customize a second day that allowed us to see Rundale palace before catching our flight. Martins was an excellent guide and provided great discussions.
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Sophielb6222nm
Aug 9, 2025
Discovery of Latvia around Riga - Beautiful day spent in the company of Cree, caring, cultivated and pleasant person. We learned about the country. Thanks again to him. He adapted to our desires throughout the day. Discover the medieval history of Latvia, castles with interactive exhibitions , and walk along the surroundings . Everything is perfectly organized and maintained. Small stop in Sigulda National Park, visit the Gutman Caves. Part of Latvia’s history is carved on the walls. Excursion for those who want to discover the hinterland, with its villages , forests ,...
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Patriziace1622hk
Aug 8, 2025
History and nature - Very nice trip and fantastic driver/guide. He immediately understood what we were most interested in and what our physique was capable of doing. He made us make some great discoveries!
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Giselemh1833tm
Aug 1, 2025
Normunds no.1 🏆 - This was such a great time, Normunds is an excellent, hilarious and charismatic guide that took us to Cesis and Sigulda castles. His deep knowledge of Latvian history provided us with an enriching and educational experience. As we chatted in the car, I mentioned I was an artist and he took us to this very special Latvian art gallery in Cesis as a surprise. Normunds personalises his tours to the interests of his customers. We finished off with a visit to his port town Saulkrasti, which was very special to visit. I highly recommend Normunds tours to anyone who wants to visit these sites when visiting Riga.
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Bella_bear3-6
Jul 25, 2025
Excellent private tour to Turaida Sigulda and Cesis - highly recommended - Excellent tour of Turaida Sigulda and Cesis. Janis tailored the tour so we could get a good taste of the Latvian countryside and history. Comfortable car too.
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Tatiana_s
Jun 22, 2025
Great tour that I would... - Great tour that I would strongly recommend to those visiting Latvia. I really enjoyed my day. Saw many historical landmarks and beautiful nature.
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Thomas_a
Apr 2, 2025
Perhaps the best your we've ever been on. - Three of my brothers-in-law and I were touring the Baltics for my 50th birthday. Perhaps the best part of the trip was spending the day w Normans. He gave us such good info, was fun and happy, took us to a great meal, showed us his fisherman's village he lives in, and gave us options throughout the day on how to customize our tour. I can't honestly tell you how great it was. If you're on the bubble deciding whether or not to book the tour, please do. I don't think it could've been any better.
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M4488wxdanielw
Mar 2, 2025
Insightful and fun tour - We had such a fun time with Normands, he gave us lots of great insight on our tour and was just a lovely warm character. His passion for his country was great to see. Book this tour and you will learn lots and have fun, if you ask nicely Normands may even show you some of his traditional Latvian dancing!!
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Antony_s
Jun 9, 2025
Great driver. Nothing interesting in these towns - Good driver (Yuri). Very friendly. All three sites were average at best. You can rent a car and drive there yourself.
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From $344 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).