Latvia · FULL-DAY
Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead in summer, and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private day trip from Riga to Turaida, Sigulda and Cesis castles, plus a UNESCO Araisi stop, with pickup and flexible pacing.
“Our guide made our trip a wonderful adventure! He was flexible, full of interesting information about Latvia and it’s history and allied us to experience the beauty of rural Latvia!”
Private 8-hour castle day trip from Riga to Cēsis, Sigulda and Turaida with an English-speaking driver, pickup, and transport.
“Great trip to see some more Latvia outside of Riga. Skillful, friendly and most expert driver was right on time picking us up from our hotel. Then we drove up to Cesis to see old town, castle and local museum of partisan history. On our way back we visited Sigulda and Turaida castle. Driver was keeping us updated with local history and other possible entertainments in locations. He helped us to get tickets and helped to order food if someone did not speak Englis or Latvia. We get good recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing in Riga too. Very recommendable!”
Private Riga day trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle, with pickup and lunch time.
“Normund was incredible tour guide! He was extremely knowledgable and very passionate about our entire journey. We learned so much from him and the stops on our tour, we would love to book with him again in the Baltic states. Thanks for everything Normund and we wish you the best!!”
Private 7-hour Riga tour to Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, plus Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle with an expert English guide.
“The excursion was really well-planned and despite the bad weather we saw everything we wanted to see. The driver got us back safely and while driving he provided us with many fun facts about Latvia and it's people. Overall a lovely experience I highly recommend!”
Private Riga trip to Bauska Castle and Rundale Palace gardens with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minivan for up to 3.
“We had a great trip and our Driver was amazing! The Palace and Castle were wonderful and we had a nice stop for lunch and our driver took us by an old Palace and the MI-26 helicopter which was amazing! Just a great day and I would recommend this tour to anyone in the area!”
Private 8-hour Riga trip to Jūrmala’s fishermen museum, beach stops, and Ķemeri boardwalk, with hotel pickup and an English driver.
“This was a terrific trip. Walking in the morning, a really top notch restaurant courtesy of our driver, and then some excellent visits to a small museum and fishermen shuts. The driver/guide Karlis? was brilliant: knowledgable, enthusiastic and really keen to make sure we enjoyed the day. Well worth doing.”
Private full-day trip from Riga to Jurmala and Kemeri Bog boardwalk, with hotel pickup, free admissions, and calm Baltic scenery.
“This was an amazing trip with a friendly driver. The sights were remarkable and appropriate for all age groups.”
Small-group day trip from Riga to Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle with hotel pickup, an English guide, and Baroque rooms. Entrance fees extra.
“So beautiful. The castle is worth a visit. Easy to spend several hours there. Unfortunately it was not possible to get an audio guide there so we had to scan a Qr code in every room but didn’t bring headsets since we didn’t know. The garden was magnificent with all the tulips here in early may”
Paddle the Gauja River Valley from Riga to Sigulda in a small group, with expert guidance, sandstone cliffs, and time in Gauja National Park.
“We had such a wonderful time kayaking down the Gaujda River, the kayaking took ~4 hours, we got lucky and it was just the 2 of us. Our guide, Ronalds, made the experience extra special—he is so knowledgeable about the ecosystem and river, and he shared fascinating details about the cliffs, water levels, and wildlife along the way. He also took us to see parts of the cliffs you’d never notice unless you were on the river, which made the whole experience feel unique. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere was so peaceful. Ronalds made sure we set the pace, which kept the trip stress-free and fun. To…”
Explore Latvia’s Cold War relics with a private visit to an abandoned nuclear missile base and a secret Soviet bunker near Riga.
“I'll start off by saying I went solo but for the price I should have dragged along some other friends. Even so, it was still very worth it compared to something cheaper like a chartered tour bus. Pretty certain I got an experience a bus tour won't give you. We'll start right at the beginning. Martins shows up at the hotel lobby with my name on a sign, like a driver at the airport. Already a great first impression. Mind you, the trip to the missle base is a 2-hour drive so having a personable driver for a lengthy road trip helps pass the time quickly. Then we get to…”
Private day trip from Riga to Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and Jelgava Palace with hotel pickup, English guide, 3-site tour.
“Sebastian was amazing. He drove us around, took us to castles and even made extra stops for us to see extra local heritage and shops. He listened to our conversations and came up with other places he thought we would want to see. He knew all the special places. It was great to get a real locals experience. We could not have had a better tour.”
Private 8-hour Sigulda hiking day in Latvia, with castle ruins, Gutmanis Cave, Krimulda estate, and Gauja National Park walks plus pickup.
“This day was excellent value; a deeply informative way to explore Latvia's healthy and biodiverse countryisde, whilst staying safe in it's endless bogs and forests. Rihard is a thoroughly likeable guide, keen to bring to life Latvia's rich cultural history, and to tailor the tour to your specific interests. A surprise picnic was a really lovely idea and we enjoyed some of Latvia's favorite foods. We were thoroughly entertained and fit a lot into the day. Our teens loved the floating boardwalk and we came away with some great family shots. Remember your binoculars; apart from many species of dragonfly, we saw lesser-spotted eagle, red-backed shrike, red-breasted flycatcher, marsh harrier…”
A full-day small-group hike in Gauja National Park plus Ligatne caves, Cēsis medieval sights, and Ergļu Cliffs, with lunch and pickup.
“Two passionate tour guide, with detailed guide about the plants and Latvia history.”
Private day trip from Riga to Lithuania Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle, with pickup, water, and Hill entry.
“A fantastic tour (one of several) we did with this Company. Besides places visited being amazing, the service was impeccable with pick up and drop off from hotel, bottles of water offered, and top notch courteous service offered including information of places visited in English and information regarding best eateries in the area.”
An hour in the Old Town, or a full day on the road south.
