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Full-Day Private Trip to Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida from Riga

43 Reviews 4.63 out of 5 stars Based on 43 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Riga, Latvia
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Overview

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

Please note that this daytrip does not include licensed guide service. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at an additional cost at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed so we can book it for you.

Please keep in mind or check sites you desire to visit as during the Winter month some sites do not operate every day of the week. Our drivers will advice alternative sites to fill up your day if any of the sites are closed.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Museum entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pickup from any Hotel or address in Riga

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Cesis Medieval Castle

Visit of castle museum and surroundings. Walk thru central part of town.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Araisi Lake Dwelling Site

Āraiši lake dwelling site is a tourist location with original and reconstructed remnants of Latvian prehistory. It is a unique nationally important archaeological site with remains of the 9th–10th centuries Latgalian fortified settlement. Today the lake dwelling is partially reconstructed and visitors can see rebuilt prehistoric Latgalian wooden buildings. During the excavations, remains of 151 wooden buildings were discovered, with 3700 artifacts and about a hundred thousand fragments of pottery. Using collected data, ethnographic parallels and replicas of ancient tools, today there are 14 reconstructed buildings of the first period of the construction of the fortified settlement. Site is a member of the EXARC organization of open-air archaeological museums throughout Europe.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda

Visit of castle museum and surroundings
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Turaida Castle

Visit of Turaida castle tower, museum and surroundings
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring your walking shoes
  • Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Trip to Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida from Riga?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 43 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • English speaking driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Museum entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring your walking shoes
  • Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver
  • Driver will advice local restaurants for lunch

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