Small Group Day Trip From Riga To Kuldiga

Riga, Latvia

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Entrance at Sabile doll garden
English-Speaking Driver

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

St. Peter's Church
Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
We'll meet all travellers in front of St. Peters church in Riga Old Town.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Garden of Dolls

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kuldiga

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kuldiga

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kuldīga Observation Tower

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venta Rapid Waterfall

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

The travel time is already included in the total duration of 9,5 hours
This is a shared ride where you'll go together with other travellers.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.8

based on 8 reviews

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Remove the doll garden from the tour

Karen_M, Jul 2025

I would have given this tour a 4 if it didn't have the doll garden it was a little weird to have as part of a tour. No one from our group was even interested and also said it was freaky, weird, the word was gobsmacked. We got off the tour bus and back on the tour bus within 5 minutes.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your feedback, Karen. Just to clarify for future guests: the "doll garden" is not a main attraction of the tour — it’s a short, optional stop (up to 15 minutes) used to break up the long drive to Kuldiga. While it’s definitely an unusual and quirky place, many past guests have found it to be an amusing and memorable curiosity. Of course, nobody is required to get off the van if they'd prefer not to — and in this case, your group chose to hop back on in just a few minutes, which is absolutely fine. That said, we do believe that part of the beauty of travel is stepping beyond the typical tourist landmarks and encountering the unexpected — including the local people behind these unique places. The doll garden might seem weird at first glance, but there’s a real person and story behind it. The owner is usually there in person, and guests have the chance to hear firsthand why she started it, and how it has become a meaningful part of her life. It’s these personal moments and local characters that often leave the most lasting impressions. We understand that tastes vary, and for those looking for a more tailored experience, a private tour might be a better fit. But for group tours, we aim to offer a mix of sights — iconic, offbeat, and everything in between — to give a fuller picture of the region. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Kind Regards, Krista

I was expecting my tour...

Shuwei_Z, Jul 2025

I was expecting my tour to be cancelled as I’m the only participant but Viator honoured the booking and I had a great trip at kuldiga. Kudos to the responsibility and putting customer first. Will certainly opt for Viator again. Guide was great company too! Knowledgeable, friendly

Kuldiga

Steve, Jul 2025

Long day but it was broken up very well. Vytenis, our guide and driver, did a great job. Funny and informative. The sites were interesting and unique.

Jumping Up stream

Lara_S, Apr 2025

It was a great day out. Lots of countryside to see with our guide Jānis telling us stories and history about the area. Latvia Gem is a great company to travel with. They treated us more like family rather than just a tour company. Jānis our tour guide was so much fun, had us in fits of laughter with mythical stories, history and personal experiences. He was also extremely helpful as 2 of the 4 guests on our trip had leg or knee issues and needed help in and out of the minivan. Nothing was to much trouble for him he was very accommodating and a gentleman. We can highly recommend this trip. And a bonus for us the Vimba fish were jumping up stream, such an added bonus for us.

Day trip to Kuldiga

littlehelen2010, Apr 2025

Excellent trip. My guide Janis was fantastic also well done to Krista for asking if 3 others travellers would change their date so I could go on the trip. I am slightly disabled but Janis was very kind and looked after us all very well

Fantastic Trip

Benjamin_R, Aug 2024

The whole day was highly enjoyable. Krista the host was fantastic. She really put us at ease. Kuldiga itself is a beautiful town and worth the two hour plus journey to get there. It's beautiful and the tour of the town on a train helps show you the sights and the small alleys you wouldn't otherwise see. The architecture is amazing. The Venta waterfall is stunning and the observation tower gives you a fantastic view. Walking in the waterfall is a great experience. We didn't walk the entire length as it was slippery, but you could do so if you wanted. Very different to Riga itself, worth visiting if you're after such a change.

Kulidiga has a lot of...

H_W, Aug 2024

Kulidiga has a lot of untouched medieval buildings, giving me a more realistic feel of this ancient time. The guide is also very knowledgeable which gives the whole trip more meanings.