Category Cesis Castle Day Trips

Latvia · CESIS CASTLE DAY TRIPS

The 4 Best Cesis Day Trips from Riga

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Cesis has a ruined Livonian castle you tour by candle lantern, a cobbled old town and a brewery that has been going since 1590. It is ninety minutes north-east, usually combined with Sigulda. These 4 trips show what fits into one day.

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

Private Full-Day Trip to Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis - Price and Value, Especially When You Share the Ride

1.Private Full-Day Trip to Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $356Our pick

Private full-day tour from Riga covering Turaida, Sigulda, and Cēsis castles, plus Araisi Lake Dwellings, with flexible pacing and pickup.

“Normund was simply awesome. He kept us informed and engaged throughout the entire tour even during driving. The stops were a perfect balance between private time and guided tour and he was flexible to add extra stops near his home village and coastline, superb!!!!”

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

Full-Day Private Trip to Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida from Riga - How the day runs, from a 10:00 am start to early returns

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $350

Private day trip from Riga to Cēsis, Sigulda, and Turaida, with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and easy pacing.

“Our driver was a nice man but with no knowledge about the tour or about the places that we visited.Firstly it was mentioned to him as 2 passengers when it was 3 passengers. The entire tour was with no commentary from the driver. He did not explain about the places, history nothing at all. I felt like I went with a taxi driver and back. He would drop us at the parking and asked us to go around ourself without explaining anything about the place or history.Cesis was closed for a visit, we just went around the castle in the snow and that’s it. I strongly advice you not to…”

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Cesis: Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures

Cesis: Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures - Cesis Castle Complex by Candlelight: Lanterns, Tower Views, and Ruins

3.Cesis: Medieval Heritage and Natural Treasures

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $127Best value

Private day trip from Riga to Cesis for an old-town walk, candlelight castle ruins, and an easy 6 km nature hike by the Gauja River.

“Absolutely incredible tour by visiting two castles, Segulda and Turaida on December 17 with Valdis. Even during the Covid timing the tour was magnificent to learn more about history of this incredible and lovely country. Valdis was knowledgableRead more”

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Road Trip to Cēsis, Līgatne, Āraiši and Sigulda – All Inclusive

Road Trip to Cēsis, Līgatne, Āraiši and Sigulda - All Inclusive - Price and logistics: private pacing for up to four people