Day trip Riga - Sigulda, the 'Switzerland of Latvia'

A historic brick castle with a prominent tower and a fortified wall. 1

A natural rock arch formation with a dirt path leading to it. 2

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Overview

Explore the Museum Reserve and Medieval Castle of Turaida
Visit Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins
Discover Gutman’s Cave, the widest and highest cave in the Baltic region
Take an aerial ride by cable car from Krimulda back to Sigulda
Experience a complimentary handmade cocoa and walnut treat

Activity location

- Riga
- Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Riga
- Riga, Latvia

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Grand Tour – Sigulda, Turaida, Cesis and Cable Car Day Trip in English

Opening hours: Sat 9:00-13:00
English

If you like castles, you are in luck. Ruined medieval castles, picturesque landscapes, historical and cultural monuments spanning several centuries, there’s a ton of exciting things to do in Sigulda.
Option adds cable car ride over the valley of r. Gauja

Language options: English

Price details

RM 813.86 x 2 AdultsRM 1,627.72

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Valid for 5 Hours, Day trip Riga - Sigulda, the 'Switzerland of Latvia' in English

5h
English

Language options: English

Price details

RM 586.53 x 2 AdultsRM 1,173.06

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Valid for 5 Hours, Day Trip Sigulda + cable car + Professional Guide in Turaida in English

5h
English

Option adds cable car ride over the valley of r. Gauja. A professional guided tour of Turaida Castle, the most significant landmark in the Sigulda region, can be also added as an option.

Language options: English

Price details

RM 1,041.20 x 2 AdultsRM 2,082.40

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What's included, what's not

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Entry tickets - Turaida Castle
Entry tickets - Castle of the Livonian Order in Sigulda
Visit Gutmanis Cave
Important note: Availability of the cable car ride and professional guide at Turaida Castle depends on the selected tour option. Please check your booking details
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Know before you book

- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Sigulda is one of the main sights of Latvia. Sigulda thrills with the nature enclosed city environment, inviting to study three medieval castles.

Itinerary

Stop At: Museum Reserve and Medieval Castle of Turaida
Another iconic landmark that stands out in the leafy deeply forested area of Sigulda is the imposing turret of the red brick castle, Turaida.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castle of the Livonian Order in Sigulda
Castle of Livonian order in Sigulda or also known as – Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins, are located on the edge of the river Gauja valley. Visiting the ruins, you can walk along the stone walls and climb the castle towers. In the northern tower you can watch exposition of medieval weapons.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gutmanis Cave
Gutman’s Cave is the widest and highest cave in the Baltic Region measuring 18.8m deep, 12 m wide and 10 m high. The cave has been formed over thousands of years due to erosion forced between the Gauja River and an underground spring.

Considered to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in this region, the cave bears testament to the graffiti of countless visitors over the ages.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cable Car Across Gauja
Finish off the day by taking the aerial ride by cable car from Krimulda back to Sigulda and enjoy the glorious view over the Gauja River Valley. Explore from a bird’s-eye view Turaida Castle, Sigulda Bobsleigh, Krimulda Manor.
Duration: 20 minutes

As a complimentary treat, guests can enjoy handmade ceremonial cacao sourced from a family-owned ecological plantation in Ecuador, crafted locally in Ragana, Latvia

Full door-to-door experience
Hotel pick-up included. Drop-off at any location in Riga upon request.