Half-Day Private Trip to Sigulda and Turaida from Riga

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Riga, Latvia

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket

Explore our promoted experiences

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

Riga, Latvia

4.4

(123)

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

from $16

Special Offer

Riga Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Riga, Latvia

4.9

(11)

Riga Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

from

$10

Price varies by group size

Half-Day Private Trip to Jurmala town and seaside from Riga

Riga, Latvia

3.0

(3)

Half-Day Private Trip to Jurmala town and seaside from Riga

from $274

Per group

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Sigulda Castle and Turaida Castle are two of Latvia’s stunning 13th-century buildings, but it can be tricky to tick them off in a day without hiring a car. Depart from your Riga hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to the castles with our English-speaking driver. Get introductory information about the area’s history and take in the views of the landscape from the castles.

Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Riga hotel
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
Learn about the area from our English-speaking driver
Admire panoramic views of the area

What's Included

English speaking driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private trip
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Museum entrances

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pickup and return from Hotel or address in Riga city.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Turaida Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring your walking shoes
Not wheelchair accessible
Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver

Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

4.7

based on 23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Martins was very friendly...

Brian_B, Oct 2025

Martins was very friendly and knowledgeable. Felt at ease and enjoyed hearing the prospective of a local. Highly recommend touring with him. Able to take at our own pace and avoid the large group from the cruise ship

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Brian, Thank you very much for the review!

Solo Travelers Beware of this Rip Off

Rachel_K, Jun 2025

I have never actually written a bad review before because usually the company is understanding or the experience wasn’t as good as expected due to traveler error BUT not exactly the case with this company or tour. I should have known something was off right from the start when I got a message that I’d be met “in the lobby” of my hotel at a designated time. I went to the lobby 10 minutes early. When the I had waited 10 mins after the time I was to meet, I reached out to the company and was told that the driver was standing in reception next to the desk. I was confused because the only people in reception were myself and the hotel staff. Eventually, a man comes in and introduces himself as the driver. Okay, I get it, mixed communication, moving on. But then we get in the car and he turns and asks me “where are you going?” Where am I going?! Am I in the wrong car? Aren’t you the employee of the tour company? I pull up the Viator App and read him the itinerary. He asks where I want to go first. How would I know, sir? I don’t live here. I’m literally paying you for this experience. We set off in complete silence. And I start wondering when the tour is going to start. When am I going to start learning about all that happened in this area regarding the castles, etc. Nothing but silence. When we show up to a parking lot, the driver slows and looks a little confused. He says this is where the address is but it’s a parking lot. He then figures out it’s the parking lot for the castle. I think “okay, we’ll park and then walk to the entrance. Great, here we go!” But he drives me to the entrance, points out the ticket booth and says to call him when I’m done. Confused, I get out of the car and go purchase a ticket. I walk around the grounds and read signs/info which was in English but I paid for a guide. It was also raining and I didn’t have an umbrella. I know I can’t fault the company for the poor weather. However, previous tours I’ve taken in many other locals, the tour company is usually prepared to help out silly guests who forget things. I’ve had your companies give me sunscreen before because I stupidly forgot. But no, not this group, you’re on your own. By the time I finished the first castle, I returned to the parking lot and called the driver. I asked him to take me back to the hotel because I was soaked. What was the point of carrying on. It also wasn’t what I paid for. I mentioned this to the guide and tried to not be mean spirited about it, just honest in saying it wasn’t what the description of the tour was on the app. I was really disappointed. So we drove back to the hotel in complete silence. And I was going to leave it at that. My bad for not having an umbrella or rain coat. I’ll take the hit and disappointment on that one. BUT THEN, the tour company unprovoked emails to tell me that it’s my fault that the tour didn’t go as expected because I didn’t request a guide. They said I would have to had to pay extra for a guide and they would have sent one if I’d just asked. Excuse me? Your description on Viator literally says “Personal tour guide” and “Learn about the castles from your guide”. Nowhere does it say the guide must be additionally requested. Nor is the tour marketed as a driver only service. The driver was kind and drove safely. That’s about all the good I can say for this experience. So solo travelers beware, you’re just paying for a really expensive Uber/Bolt ride. Just do yourself a favor and a rent a car instead! Don’t waste your money here.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Rachel, We are very sorry for the tour not meeting your expectations. Finally we have investigated what has happened and apparently tour details what are provided to the client has been recently updated by TripAdvisor AI without our notion. There where added details that service is provided by the guide. But actually we are providing English speaking drivers and not licensed guides. Licensed guides can be booked at the sights for additional cost. Therefore we understand that tour description did not met actual service. To add to that for this service one of our new unexperienced employees was used which did not contribute to over all experience. Now we have corrected all misleading details about each of our products and made additional training for new driver. So hopefully such misfortunate events do not happen in the future. FIY Client can always ask money back if he is not satisfied with the service.

Personalized and complete

chixenbaugh, Jun 2025

We asked for a 4 hour private tour because we like to sight see at our pace not as a "herd". Martins took us where the tour was scheduled to go and a lot more. We chose to not spend a lot of time at the 2 castles. We got some good pictures. We asked our guide where the locals eat and spent time experiencing Latvian food at a "local" restaurant - Lido. Then we drove around Riga to see the city buildings and statues. It was a perfect day for us. The food at Lido was delicious and reasonable. The flavors were amazing.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Carol, Thank you very much for the review!

Well worth it.

Maria_S, Nov 2024

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

Castles

Donna_H, Nov 2024

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

Good to see

Alan_B, 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

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for the review!

Great

Astra_M, Sep 2024

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

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for the review!

Excellent your n’ guide (Aldis).

Geoff_B, Feb 2024

Selected the tour, for the castles. Excellent guide, most knowledgeable helpful and flexible for in-field options.

Good trip

Michel_K, Sep 2023

Our driver was super nice and we had a great time chatting on our way to and from the castles. Safe driving as well.

Perfect trip to country Latvia

Philip_L, Nov 2022

Terrific trip with our knowledgeable guide and driver Aldis who was a delight! Went to Turaida, Sigulda and took the cable car and a few other spots as well. The national park is pristine! Highly recommended!

A great city break!

Rachel_P, Oct 2022

My driver was very professional! The scenery and sightseeing was amazing! I would happily go again and recommend to others!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Rachel, Thank you very much for the review!

Fun day

Leona_R, Jun 2022

Nice trip, great guide. He was so helpful and accommodating. After the castles he found us a great place to eat lunch and helped explain everything they had to offer. Then he brought us to town instead of back to the ship. Fun day!

Nice Latvian Trip In Comfort

ronlV4184LL, Oct 2019

I had private transportation to castles in Sigulda and Turaida, Latvia. The driver, Raivis Apinis, was very courteous, provided safe transportation and offered additional insights into Latvian history and background on sites as we traveled.