Sigulda Full Day Tour

Girl standing beside Gauja River in Latvia with forest in background
Worth the hike

Just 50 km east of Riga, Sigulda is a natural paradise that has soothed city slickers for more than a century. It is a mecca for hikers, artists and anyone seeking inspiration and connection with nature.

 

On the Sigulda Full Day Tour, we will experience the awesome landscapes of Gauja National Park, legendary castles and adrenaline pumping adventures like the world-class bobsleigh track. And it's gorgeous in every season, so let's get going!

Red Sigulda bobsleigh track running through forest in Gauja National Park
Long way down

Our first stop is the famous Sigulda bobsleigh track. We take the elevator to the starting gate for spectacular views of the national park, and on weekends you can go down the bob (see Tour Details).

 

 

Art Deco wood ceiling with carved star decorations in Sigulda New Castle
Star gazing

 

Then we visit beautifully restored Sigulda New Castle, a 19th century aristocratic residence whose interior is an Art Deco masterpiece.

Sigulda Livonian Order Castle ruins with snow
Romantic ruins

Next door, the ruins of the medieval Livonian Order Castle offer an evocative trip back in time.

Red brick Turaida Castle buildings with blue sky
Fit for a bishop

We drive into the Gauja River Valley and explore the legendary Gūtmaņa Cave, where I will tell you the story of the Turaida Rose, a maiden who gave up her life for love.

 

On to Turaida Castle, the historic bishop's residence which is gradually being restored. There's a fascinating museum showing what life was like in the castle in bygone days, and we can climb the tower for more awesome views.

Monolithic stone sculpture of peasant women in Dainu kalns folklore park, Turaida, Latvia
Open air art

At Turaida, we will also stroll along the Hill of Folk Songs, a park full of epic stone sculptures dedicated to Latvian folklore.

Sculpture of a witch in a horse-drawn cart outside Ragana's ķēkis restaurant in Ragana, Latvia
Only good witches here

Finally, heading back to Riga, we stop for lunch at Raganas Ķēkis (The Witch's Kitchen) bistro in Ragana village. Despite the name, it's a friendly, good value place serving delicious Latvian food.

tour details

Red bobsleigh with white Latvian ethnographic symbols at Sigulda bobsleigh track
Red ones go faster
  • I will pick you up from your hotel in Riga or Jūurmala and bring you back.
  • The tour takes about 5 hours.
  • The price of the tour is 160 euros per group, plus an extra 30 euros per person. This covers transportation, guide service, and entry to all venues. Lunch is not included - it will separately cost 10-15 euros per person.
  • The maximum group size is 6 persons.
  • If the tour is on a weekend, there will be an opportunity to go down the bobsleigh in a winter or summer passenger bob driven by an expert driver. This is not included in the tour price. The cost is 20 euros per person.
  • More information about my car.

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