What to do and see in Vidzeme Region, Latvia: The Best Day Trips from

Breathtaking views and ancient history-all in one. This day tour offers a lot more than just beautiful views. You will see an ancient history and a lot more. Castles, castle ruins and evidence of old cultures can be found in this tour.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Visit Vidzeme Pearls - Cēsis, Līgatne and Sigulda! Day tour to Vidzeme region (Sigulda, Līgatne and Cēsis) is one of the four historical territories in Latvia. It is famous with its beauty of nature, heritage relating to the history of civilization and ethnical traditions. In Vidzeme you can enjoy the picturesque beauty of rivers and lakes, to rejoice at the landscapes made by woods, meadows, hills and lowlands. When visiting the castles and manors of Middle ages you can feel the breath of history as well as get to know many interesting and fascinating facts about Latvian history, traditions and different life-styles. The ancient towns, each with its charm, its history and culture, keep significant heritage of culture and architecture.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Profesional english guide, Organization of the itinerary

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Meals

It will take less that one hour to get from Riga to the first stop will be at Gauja National park famous Cesarview, where you will enjoy the beauty of an amazing viewpoint. It was established in the 19th century, because of the Car Aleksandr II visit in Sigulda. At that place you will be educated how river Gauja is related to Angels falls in Venezuela. During the tour, you will discover the history and lifestyle of ancient Latvian tribes. You will visit sightseeing attractions like Livonian Order Castle ruins, Turaida Medieval Castle. Gutmanis Cave, the deepest internal erosion cave in the Baltic States is not only a natural wonder but also a place that tells us a tragic love story from the 17th century. Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Latvian or modern cuisine during this tour.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan, Private trip, English speaking driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Museum entrances, Entry/Admission - Old Sigulda Castle, Entry/Admission - Turaida Castle

Sigulda is a popular place for locals to relax on holidays, offering amazing landscapes, ancient castles and a wide range of activities. Less than an hour's drive makes this place an ideal destination for a day trip outside Riga. Tour will be adjusted depending on your interests.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

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During the tour you will discover ancient and medieval history of Latvia by visiting Turaida Castle built in 1214, Turaida Museum Reserve and Livonian Order Castle ruins. After a short coffee break with fresh local bakery you will have fun enjoying an amazing view of river Gauja valley while taking a ride on a Cable Car. In Ligatne you will jump in time and explore Latvia as a Soviet Union country by having a guided excursion in a very secret site - Secret bunker built for use of Soviet Latvia politicians in case of a nuclear war. The excursion will let you dive into the atmosphere of those years, with an opportunity to have a typical lunch of Soviet political elite served in typical dishes of that time.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided excursion in Secret Soviet bunker, Cable Car ticket, Bottled water, Coffee break in a lovely cafe on the territory of Turaida Museum Reservate., You will have an unique opportunity to dive into Soviet history by having typical lunch on Soviet political elite in the end of 1980-s.

Exclusions: Gratuities

An all-inclusive private tour including a private visit to the Soviet Bunker of Līgatne. On this tour you'll be treated as friends going together on a roadtrip, take the roads less visited, stop for a snack and coffee, but still cover all of the most important sights of Northeastern Latvia including Cēsis and it's castle, Līgatne and it's bunker and caves, Sigulda and it's magnificent sceneries, Āraiši and it's ancient wooden castle. The guide is not only educated and knowledgable, but also super friendly, so besides telling you everything you have to know about history and lifestyle of Latvians, he'll be happy to answer all of your questions you might have and help you with suggestions. All the tickets for castles, etc are included in the price, so is the Latvian traditional meal for lunch. The tour is highly customisable, so if you want to drop something from the itinerary or add something else, just let us know.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, All Tickets and Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

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.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Cesis city tour in English, Entrance in Cesis Castle Complex, Tour of the Cesis Medieval castle in English, 6 km hike on the Cīrulīši nature trail (easy hike)

Exclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Gratuities

Spend an unforgettable 10-hours in two of Latvia's most charming towns, Sigulda and Cēsis. Your local guide will show you and your private group the local culture.  Try mouth-watering ethnic cuisine prepared by top-restaurant chiefs, enjoy beautiful natural sights of Gauja National Park, explore romantic castles steeped in legends and taste delicious homemade wine in local winery.

Inclusions: Driver and transportation with comfortable vehicle, Local, professional and friendly guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit to winery

Exclusions: Food and additional drinks, Entrance tickets (approx. $14 USD/12 EUR per person), Cable tram ride ($8.25 USD/7 EUR per person)

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

Inclusions: English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Museum entrance tickets, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Since long ago Cēsis is known as the town rich with its cultural and historical heritage, art treasures and excellent cultural traditions and it has not been concealed from the eyes of travelers. Cesis origins are connected to the Medieval castle, around which in the 13th century a town was built. During this tour, you will have guided sightseeing walk in the castle by feeling the charming aura and enjoying the medieval time period. Guide will escort you through the castle garden, discover the castle from its courtyard, feel the historic aura, climb the Western tower using lanterns and descend down to the old jail. Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Latvian or modern cuisine during this tour.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Private trip, Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Museum entrances, Entry/Admission - Cesis Medieval Castle