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
  • Entrance fees
  • 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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Karen_s
Mar 8, 2026
Great mini-intro to Latvia - We enjoyed a very interesting day trip with Normand in December 2025. We wanted to see a bit of the country beyond Riga in the short time we had and this was perfect. Normand kindly answered all our many questions about the country and current society. He was flexible and let us prioritize the sites we were most interested in. He made our day very pleasant.
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T6449uwlaurenf
Dec 3, 2025
Top guide 100% - Perfect service with a knowledgeable and respectful guide, really interesting details that we wouldn't have gotten to know without a private guide driving us out! 100% recommend Normunds, perfect gentleman with flawless English - took us to a lovely restaurant for local food which was divine! Also very respectful of our time as we had an opera afterwards, he got us back in perfect timing! Thanks so much!
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Terhi_rjl
Nov 3, 2025
A perfect trip with a professional guide, do this in case you’d like to have the most of your time in Riga <3 - A perfect day touring in beautiful sceneries and interesting places. We booked a trip to see three castles and ended up (according to our wishes) to have a modified tour that included two of the original spots but also an interesting wooden castle on a lake and a lovely stop on a beach side. Also had a tasty lunch in a restaurant that would probably gone unnoticed if we hadn’t had the guide we had. Ten plus points for the whole day! Interesting discussions, lots of information, a very pleasant gentleman as our guide. Very much recommend, if you’re looking for an easy but interesting day out of the Riga town to see the surroundings!
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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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From $347 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).