Gutmanis Cave in Sigulda
Sigulda New Castle
Turaida Castle in winter

Sigulda and Turaida Day Trip from Riga with a Local Guide

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€110

See the best of Gauja National Park in a single day without planning anything yourself. A local guide picks you up in Riga and takes you to the castles, caves and viewpoints that make Sigulda and Turaida worth the trip, with stories about the people and history behind each place.

What you will see

  • ✓ Turaida Museum Reserve and its red-brick castle tower
  • ✓ Gutmanis Cave
  • ✓ Sigulda New Castle and the ruins of the Livonian Order castle
  • ✓ Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track
  • ✓ Views over the Gauja Valley

How the day goes

The tour starts in Riga, and you travel in a comfortable air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. The first stop is Turaida, where you can walk through the museum grounds and climb the tower for views over the valley. Next comes Gutmanis Cave, Latvia’s first tourist attraction, followed by a lunch break at a local café.

In the afternoon you visit Sigulda’s castles and finish at the bobsleigh track, one of only a few of its kind in the world. Groups are small, so the pace is relaxed and the guide can adjust the stops to your interests.

Optional extras

The cable car over the Gauja Valley and a winter bobsleigh ride are optional and paid separately on the day. Ask your guide about availability.

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    Included in the price

    • ✓ Transport by air-conditioned car from Riga
    • ✓ English-speaking guide
    • ✓ Turaida Museum Reserve and castle entrance
    • ✓ Visit to Gutmanis Cave
    • ✓ Sigulda New Castle and Livonian Order castle ruins
    • ✓ Bobsleigh and Luge Track visit
    • ✓ Bottled water

    Not included

    Lunch and drinks, tips, the cable car ticket and the winter bobsleigh ride.

    Good to know

    • Duration: about 6 hours
    • Starting point: central Riga (exact meeting point confirmed after booking)
    • Language: English
    • Wear warm, comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, as part of the day is spent outdoors

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this tour suitable for families?
    Yes. The walks are easy, and the guide can adapt the pace for children and older travellers.

    Can I ride the bobsleigh?
    In winter, rides are available on weekends only, for an extra fee paid on site, and only when no competitions or training sessions are taking place on the track. Availability depends on the conditions on the day.

    Is lunch included?
    No. The group stops at a local café, and you choose and pay for your own meal.

    How far is Sigulda from Riga?
    About 50 km, roughly an hour’s drive.

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