Private Tour of Cesis

Discover the charms of one of Latvia's oldest cities on this private tour to the medieval town of Cesis from Riga.

Day Trip Details

After picking you up from your hotel in Riga at the designated time, we'll head to Cesis, the third oldest city in Latvia.

Upon arrival, we'll set off on a guided walking tour to discover the attractions of this medieval city. We'll walk through the old town of Cesis, which is preserved after more than 800 years of history. Highlights include Roze Square, the Princess's House, and St. John's Church.

We'll then approach Cesis Castle, a medieval fortress. To learn more about the castle, we'll go inside and enjoy a candlelit climb up its towers. The views from the top will be notable.

After the castle tour, you'll have an hour of free time for lunch at a local restaurant. We'll then meet again to explore the nature surrounding Cesis. We'll embark on a 6-kilometre hiking route to admire the red sandstone cliffs of the Gauja River valley.

Finally, we'll return to Riga, concluding the excursion after a total of 8 hours.