Half-Day Private Trip to Sigulda and Turaida from Riga | 4 hours

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Half-Day Private Trip to Sigulda and Turaida from Riga
2 Adults x $212.79
$425.58
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$425.58
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Russian, English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English speaking driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Private trip
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Museum entrances

Overview

Visit of Sigulda Medieval Castle and Turaida Castle in comfort of private modern vehicle with English speaking driver. Great way to spend half day in one of most beautiful places near Riga. Please note that licensed guide service is not included in this tour. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed. Please check out our Full-Day tour of your want to spend more time on sights.

Itinerary

  • Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda

    Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins are located on the edge of the Gauja valley in Latvia. The original castle was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress, later rebuilt into a convent type building. It was the residence of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order since 1432. At the very beginning of the Livonian war, Sigulda Medieval Castle was damaged. In 1562 it became a part of the Duchy of Livonia and from 1566 the residence of the governor of Livonia. At the end of the 16th century, the Poles repaired the castle and its surrounding buildings. During the Polish – Swedish war the castle was seriously damaged. After the war, the Swedes reported that the castle was empty and destroyed. In the 1622 it was again restored and a new residential building and sauna were built. In 1737 Sigulda became a private estate. It was first the property of the Governor of Livland. In the 19th century the castle and its layout were remodeled and a gate, inscribed with the year 1867, was added to the front part of the castle.The gate tower surrounding the inner castle building was decorated with the Borch family coat of arms. Finally, between 1878 and 1881, a new castle was built by Prince Kropotkin’s family. After World War I with the establishment of independent Republic of Latvia, the ruins have been under the auspices of the Monument Board. In depth research and renovation of Sigulda castle began in 1962. Measurements were made of the construction plan, facade and wall details. A topographic plan of the castle and its surrounding was created in 1978. Archaeological excavations of the ruins were supervised by Normunds Treijs from 1987 to 1988 and by Jānis Ciglis in 1997. In 2011, the European Union co-sponsored a project designed to assist with the renovations. It was officially titled “Reconstruction of Sigulda Castle Ruins and Infrastructure Adjustment for Tourism Development” and successfully concluded in 2012.

    1 hour

  • Turaida Castle

    Turaida castle dominates the Museum Reserve and is visually, its most impressive element. When seen from the air, or the opposite bank of the river Gauja in Sigulda, Turaida castle rises above the trees like mighty ship built of red brick. Building of the castle was started in 1214, upon directions given by Albert, Archibishop of Riga to his Livonian Brothers of the Sword (soon to merge with the Teutonic Order) at the place where previously had stood the wooden castle of Liv. The castle was constructed largely in the classic red-brick construction of the Baltic crusading orders. Improving the castle's defensive system continued in later centuries, and in the 14th century, the tower shaped southern section was built; at the beginning of the 15th century, when fire arms were invented, the semi rounded western tower was built. Minor reconstruction work was carried out in 17th century although the castle started to lose its strategic importance. After a fire in 1776 it was abandoned and gradually became ruinous. By the beginning of the 20th century, only separate fragments of the defensive wall and some buildings – the main tower, semi-rounded tower and the western section, were left. From 1976 regular archaeological excavations were carried out, which were followed by restoration and conservation works revealing the castle's earlier state. Exhibitions about the history of the brick castle and Gauja Livs are available in restored buildings. From the viewing place of the main tower, you can see the unique landscape of picturesque Gauja Gauja valley and the territory of Turaida Museum Reserve.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring your walking shoes
  • Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver

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Showing 1-5 of 17 reviews with 5 stars

Well worth it.

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent service and conversation. We appreciated all the ideas and recommendations in the area. Very safe riding.

Castles

Published on Nov, 2024

The guide, Aldis made it very interesting and fun. He was knowledgeable about the castles as well as the history of Latvia.

Excellent and informative trip.

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent half day tour as described. Really informative driver, Aldis, made this so memorable giving us a background to the history of the places we called at and information about Latvia and Riga. Thoroughly enjoyed getting out of the city to see the beautiful countryside that surrounds Riga and understanding more about Latvia and its history. The pickup from the hotel was on time and a comfortable and spotlessly clean minivan provided for the tour. Aldis was most professional and helpful throughout and it was an absolute joy to see a bit more of the country. Would highly recommend.

Good to see

Published on Sep, 2024

good to see the environment around Riga. castle visits were very interesting. Pick up and drop off were very good. A good trip

Great

Published on Sep, 2024

Forests were beautiful. Castles were very interesting. Really enjoyed our conversation with the guide. The

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