The 11 Best Full-Day Tours in Latvia

1.Private Full-Day Trip to Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Riga to four medieval and archaeological sites in Gauja National Park with a private driver-guide. Visit Turaida, Sigulda, Cesis, and possibly Araisi or Zvartes Rock, with time to explore at your own pace. Guides such as Normunds, Jurijs, and Eduards are praised for flexible stops and local stories, though guiding can vary.

“A nice day in the countryside and a change from the city. 3 different castles all from the 1200's (originally) but with additional (much newer) building/exhibitions. I went in winter and was fortunate enough to see all of them under snow cover. If you like castles then this is definitely a trip for you. Guide/driver was excellent.”

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2.Full-Day Private Trip to Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours traveling from Riga to four Latvian history sites in a private, air-conditioned minivan. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, pickup, and local advice, while you set the pace at Cēsis, Āraiši, Sigulda, and Turaida. Museum tickets, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Was very good. Driver spoke English very well as well as Russian. Was very patient. Thanks Viator Always with you.”

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3.Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Riga by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Norman, Normund, or Andrejs. Visit Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, then Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle in Latvia. You set the pace, stop for lunch, and pay palace and castle entry fees separately.

“Our driver was excellent and let us go at our own pace. We used to use group tours but they are rushed and you don't get to learn the history behind different things as they rush you. We cannot recommend this service enough and will book the same driver for different tours in the future.”

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4.Full-Day Private Trip to Palace and Medieval Castle from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga by private air-conditioned minivan to Bauska Castle and Rundāle Palace. Your English-speaking driver handles the road and hotel pickup, while you explore the sites independently. Allow 6 to 8 hours, bring extra money for museum tickets, and ask about possible stops along the way.

“Very helpful driver, it was unfortunately a rainy start to the day so he took us to buy an umbrella before beginning the tour, mapped out the best route for the poor weather conditions we had and recommended other palaces in the area we may like to visit along the way. Overall a lovely day trip and would do again in hopefully more ideal weather conditions next time!”

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5.Full-Day Private Trip to Jurmala, Fisherman Villages and Nature Trails from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Riga at 10 a.m. with an English-speaking driver and spend eight hours exploring Jurmala’s fishing heritage, Baltic beach, Jomas Street, Dzintaru Park, and the wooden trail across Kemeri’s moss bog. The private format gives you time to walk, shop, eat, and set your own pace.

“A very beautiful outing to gorgeous places outside Riga. Recommend it highly. What more can I say it?”

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6.Private Full-Day Trip to Jurmala and Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Riga to Jurmala and the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk with pickup at your hotel. Spend time at a fisherman’s open-air museum, walk the Baltic resort city’s sandy beach area, and follow a wooden trail through moss, lichens, birds, and wildflowers. The English-language experience is suited to groups of up to three.

“This was an amazing trip with a friendly driver. The sights were remarkable and appropriate for all age groups.”

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7.Full-Day Rundale Palace Tour from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $172Best value

Travel from Riga to two of Latvia’s finest castles. Explore Rastrelli’s Baroque Rundale Palace, its rooms and gardens, then visit medieval Bauska Castle. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and hotel pickup for a private group of up to seven. Bring headphones if you plan to use Rundale’s QR-code audio material.

“We had a great day with Dainis on our private transfer from Vilnius to Riga. He communicated well leading up to the transfer and was very punctual and professional. He provided water for both of us as well as some delicious local snacks from Riga. It was very convenient to be dropped off and picked up at our accommodations in each city. We had plenty of time to visit the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. Because we had a little extra time, he stopped at a few extra places for us which we really enjoyed. Throughout the day, we also enjoyed getting to know Dainis. He is very friendly…”

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8.Full-Day Private Trip to Nuclear Missile Base and Secret Soviet Bunker

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga with English-speaking driver Martins to the abandoned Zeltiņi nuclear missile base, a preserved underground Soviet bunker, and More Battle Museum. Expect long drives, military history, original Cold War equipment, and flexible private guiding. Bunker and museum admission cost extra.

“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…”

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9.Private Full-Day Trip to Bauska, Rundale and Jelgava Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga to three of Latvia’s finest historic sites in about seven hours. See Bauska’s medieval fortress, Rundale’s grand Baroque rooms and gardens, and Jelgava Palace. Your private group of up to three gets hotel pickup at 10:00 AM, an English-speaking guide, and flexible attention, while entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“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.”

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10.Private Full-Day Hiking Tour in Sigulda and Gauja National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Sigulda and Gauja National Park. Visit the 800-year-old Livonian Order castle, Gutmanis Cave, and Krimulda estate, then walk through forests, meadows, and the Gauja River valley. Rihards from Discover Latvia Tours is praised for thoughtful guiding, folklore, photos, and flexible planning.

“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…”

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11.Full Day Gauja National Park Ultimate Hiking & Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289

Join Rolands or Volters for a small-group day from Riga into Gauja National Park. Expect forest trails, salmon rivers, sandstone caves, local snacks, fruit wine, Cesis Medieval Castle, and Erglu Cliffs. The tour suits moderately fit visitors who want nature, Latvian history, and flexible off-the-beaten-path stops.

“Today I had a full day tour with Rolands, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Rolands’ extensive knowledge of the area, its plants, animals, and history was truely impressive. His passion for conservation and nature made the tour nRead more”

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