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

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

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ID: GYG480165-852859
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Country: Latvia

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

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.
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 Gaya
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 birds eye view Turaida Castle, Sigulda Bobsleigh, Krimulda Manor.
Duration: 20 minutes

Highlights

  • Explore the Museum Reserve and Medieval Castle of Turaida
  • Visiting Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins
  • Discover Gutman’s Cave, the widest and highest cave in the Baltic Region
  • Aerial ride by cable car from Krimulda back to Sigulda

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it. Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.