Top Riga Full-day Tours

Take a day trip away from Riga and avoid the hassle of traveling with a group tour on this private tour to Rundale and Jelgava Palaces, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses. Enjoy time to explore independently and the option to add on additional excursions.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Cesis and Sigulda from Riga. With our English speaking driver in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary and be able to focus on your interests along the way. Learn about the history of the region and visit three medieval castles.

Riga can be very different depending on which part of it you're in. On this tour you'll see all the various districts and hear about how they came to be and what they are now. Starting from the early 20th century's Art Noveau and garden city, wooden houses, little gardens on an island in the river, through soviet occupation with it's monumentalism, but also scant functionalism, then back to the independent Latvia's modern architecture - this tour has it all. You'll get from place to place in a comfortable vehicle driven by your guide, but keep in mind - there's still quite a bit of walking involved. If you've already seen (or just don't want to see) the Medieval Old Town, this is the best choice. Most of the places in this tour are less or non touristy, so you'd get a better perspective on what Riga really is. Alternatively - if you haven't seen the Old Town yet, but only have one day, we can pop it in the itinerary as well - the tour is highly customisable. Just let us know!

If you are traveling from Riga to Vilnius, you can turn the trip into a sightseeing excursion on this tour that takes you directly from Riga to your Vilnius hotel, stopping at such attractions as Bauska Castle and the Hill of Crosses along the way. Your trip includes comfortable transportation and a guidebook to learn more about each location.

What is waiting for you on this hike? Impressive sandstone outcrops and the biggest cave in the Baltics – Gutman Cave. Ancient historical sites, like Sigulda Brother of Swords castle ruins and Krimulda manor. A well-established trail along the Gauja River. A bit of climbing on the steep river banks to see the primeval Gauja River valley. And… a lot of fresh air!

A full day all inclusive trip to the city of winds, beaches and rock'n'roll. The three hour drive might seem too much for some, but the destination is definitely worth it. Your daytrip itinerary will include: * Tasting tour in the main Market of Liepaja * Guided walking tour through the historic parts of Liepaja; * Traditional latvian meal for lunch * A stroll through the seaside park area and the beach * Guided tour of Karosta Prison * A ride on the oldest electric tramline in the Baltic States * Footbridge and bird-watching tower on Liepaja lake Consult the full itinerary for details. This tour is private and fully adjustable, so whatever is your priority - be it small cobblestoned streets, architecture, parks, beaches, nature or military heritage - just let your guide know and the time allocation will be adjusted accordingly. You can even drop objects from the itinerary completely or add something of your own - no problem at all. If you have any questions - please get in touch.

Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses are three Baltic highlights, but ticking off all of them from Riga can be tricky without a car. On this tour from Riga, travel comfortably from your hotel in a private vehicle and visit all three.Take your time to explore each independently.

Get to know the Latvian towns of Sigulda and Cēsis on this full-day private tour. With a dedicated guide for just you and your party, enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary while learning about the local culture and tasting traditional Latvian cuisine. Stop at a local winery to try the vintages, visit local castles, and snap photos of the scenery in Gauja National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Riga included.

This tour is to give You a general understanding of Vilnius history and culture. Tick the must-see boxes for Old Town as well as the artistic Uzupis district. Let us take You through the main sights of the Old town that we enjoy passing ourselves every time we show them. You will be guided through impressive Gothic and Baroque churches, our Cathedral, Presidential Palace, Vilnius University, Jewish Quarter. You will pass through the old City Gate remaining from medieval fortifications. You will walk the narrow streets that turn into an open air gallery, and finally you might get a chance to spot some locals drying their laundry in the the narrowest street of Vilnius. Get your cameras ready to capture some panoramic views of Vilnius as well as architecture and bizarre art pieces. The tour is private therefore if You have any particular interests just let us know in advance or at least at the beginning of the tour – we will try to tailor our topics to Your interests.

A private historical tour including a visit to the Soviet Bunker. On this tour you'll learn everything about history of Latvians and their ancestors. We'll do this in chronological order: first Āraiši Lake Castle - an authentic reconstruction of a prehistoric fortified settlement. Then we move on to Cēsis Castle (1214), main base of Teutonic Knights in this region. Next is Līgatne, where you'll learn about industrial revolution in Russian Empire. After that - to Secret Soviet Bunker for a private visit - only your party and the guide, so you can ask all the questions you might have. And that's all the major periods of Latvian history covered! Finally we continue to Sigulda, catch some picturesque viewpoints and maybe do a little hiking or visit a cave if you're still not tired :) All the tickets and a traditional Latvian meal for lunch are included. The tour is customisable, so if you want to drop or add something, just let us know.

For those with limited time in Riga, this mini-Baltic tour combines two of the region’s most popular day trips—Sigulda and Cesis. Visit the picturesque medieval town of Sigulda, explore the Gauja National Park and Gutmana Cave, admire the fairy-tale Cesis Castle, and venture underground into a Soviet war bunker.

The magnificent Rundale Palace was built for the Duke of Courland in the 18th century, and lies just over an hour south of Riga. On this full-day tour, enjoy plenty of time to admire the palace’s Baroque and Rococo architecture, stroll around the Versailles-inspired gardens, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), then visit the fairy-tale fortress of Bauska Castle.

A day trip loaded with everything Jurmala has to offer. On this tour you'll enjoy a lot of the nature, like a hike on the boardwalk of Kemeri bog, a visit to Ragakāpa dune nature park, some of the most beatiful beaches of the Baltic sea and a climb on Dzintari Forest park's 36 meter tall watchtower to see it all from above. But it's not only nature that Jurmala has to offer - you'll get a guided tour through the most important sights of the town, including a visit to the Jurmala Open Air museum to see the story of a little fishing village becoming a resort known all around Europe. On all of the sights you'll be accompanied by your guide who'll give you background information and some fun facts on everything you see. If you wish to have more alone time with the nature - that is not a problem as well. This tour is highly customisable, just let us know and we'll do our best to cater to your needs.

Discover Cesis town, the medieval castle complex and Gauja National Park nature trails on a comprehansive private tour starting from Riga. On the Cesis walking tour you will see such highlights as the Roze Square, Princess House and St. John’s Church. Eight hundred years long history of Cesis is visible not only on the streets but also in Cesis castle complex. Inside the medieval castle you will receive a lantern and climb up its towers. Afterwards, nature is waiting for you! You will go for a short, about six kilometers long hike to see beautiful red sandstone cliffs along the ancient Gauja River valley and enjoy our wonderful nature.

Kuldiga is Latvia's most romantic town in Latvia where you can still feel the 17th-18th century. Kuldiga has been once the center of the Duchy of Courland and has preserved its spirit.

Visit the pearls of Gauja National park - Gutmana cave and the magnificent surrounding of it, Turaida Castle and mount Dainu, Krimulda Castle winery and Malpils manor restaurant. Enjoy local wine tasting, see the beautiful Gauja river valley from the top of Turaida Castle tower. At the end - head to Malpils manor and enjoy 3 course dinner made by one of the best chefs in Latvia - Aija Gabrane!

Go beyond Riga with a private guide and visit two notable religious sites. In just one day, this excursion takes you to the Shrine of Our Lady of Siluva and the Hill of Crosses (Kryziu Kalnas) – sites that aren't so easy to get to without transport. You'll learn about the sacred hill during a guided tour, and have free time at the Siluva chapel where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared.

After selecting most suitable transport – passenger car or minivan you will take a day tour from Riga to Tallinn, Estonia. Tallinn’s old town, a UNESCO world heritage site, is considered to be the best-preserved medieval town in Northern Europe. Within these fortified walls, centuries-old buildings with their red tile roofs, hidden courtyards, and winding cobblestone streets exhibit a unique charm that is hard to resist. After arriving in Tallinn you will have the opportunity to leave your transport and continue with a walking tour through Tallinn Old Town seeing the most famous sights. Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Estonian or modern cuisine during this tour.

This tour is unique because you can see the beautiful Latvian nature in the Engure and Kemeri National Parks. See where Latvians are filming their films at Cinevilla Cinema City. You will see the widest waterfall in Europe, You will feel the sand caves of Riežupe and of course you will see a ghostly Karosta prison.

Spend a full day in the company of a private guide exploring the Latvian countryside, including Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle. Traveling with a private guide means you'll get personalized commentary tailored to your interests and plenty of time to ask questions. Round-trip transportation from Riga eliminates the need for a rental car; you can enjoy the scenery on the journey.

You'll see beautiful wooden architecture and hear the story of the 21st century Jurmala. After lunch in an authentic local café by the beach we travel in time to the Soviet years while seeing the summerhouse built for Leonid Brezhnev, an authentic Soviet treasure with real design pearls from the 1970s, visit the first sanatorium buildings and go for a walk in the extraordinary bog landscape with many lakes.

Escape Riga to enjoy picturesque countryside and the historic town of Kuldīga! Hidden villages of Kurzeme all have their little twists. Wander around the quiant streets of the gorgeous historic center of Kuldīga, visit the widest-stretching waterfall in Europe and cool down in fascinating sandstone caves of Riežupe. Fun stop at a private straw doll exhibition included. Our young and entertaining guides show you the places you would never stumble across on your own and share personal stories about Latvia from the perspective of the local youth. All our day trips are in small groups (up to 8 people) taken around in a minivan or a car. NB! Kuldīga tour starts from Riga.

Ķemeri National Park is a famous for its wildlife, sunrises and magical atmosphere. You will have the chance to take in the nature, look out for birds and revitalize yourselves in this area of natural beauty. The town of Jurmala is proud of its unique natural resources – therapeutic thermal waters, peat mud, pine forests, healthy maritime climate, dunes and beaches covering 32.8 kilometres. R

This is a unique combination of the "must-see" and off-the-beaten-path places in the famous Gauja National Park. It is our most popular experience. We go where others don't. We will bring you out for a refreshing hike in the Gauja National Park forests. You will soak up the energy of pristine Latvian nature. You will also get to know a lot about Latvian traditions, culture, and history on your way. Our guides are nature experts and have the best local knowledge. You will travel like a local, in a very small group of like-minded people. You will see a lot in just one day.