Cesis Day Trip from Riga

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Duration: from 7 to 8 hours
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Experience Highlights

Discover the attractions of Latvia's oldest city on your own on a 1-day tour to Cesis from Riga. Together with a local guide, you'll begin a walking tour of sights such as the Cesis Castle complex, where you'll see the imposing ruins of the medieval castle. You will see the Princess' House, St. John's Church and other highlights. The experience culminates with a walk along the Cirulisi nature trail along the picturesque Gauja River.

  • Join a 1-day small group walking tour of Cesis
  • Learn about the town's history from a local guide
  • Access the Cesas Castle with the entrance fee included in the tour
  • Set off on a 6 km walk along the Cirulisi nature trail
  • Travel with round-trip transfers from selected hotels in Riga

What’s included

  • Excursion to Cesis
  • Local guide
  • Transfers to and from selected hotels
  • Entrance to the Cesis Castle complex

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Step by Step

Enjoy a 1-day walking tour to Cesis from Riga and discover the charming medieval town in the north of Latvia, all its history and architectural heritage.

Accompanied by a local guide you will have the opportunity to listen to narrations about the historical events of the city, while exploring landmarks such as:

  • Cesis Castle: historical complex housing the ruins of the Medieval Cesis Castle, dating back to the 13th century. The tour includes the entrance to the castle, where you will have access to its towers.
  • Princess's House: 18th century mansion which now houses a museum showing a glimpse of the aristocratic life of the time, with beautiful gardens and elegant salons.
  • Church of San Juan: Gothic church and important religious temple from the 13th century. It is characterised by its incredible architecture and historical decorative elements.
  • Cirulisi Nature Trail: a trail of approximately 6 kilometres along the Gauja River.

In addition, you will see other sites of interest such as the Town Hall and the Casa Mercantile, which is a historical building related to the trade of Cesis.

You will travel together with a small group of about 8 participants, ensuring a more personalised experience. For convenience, the tour includes transportation to and from selected hotels in Riga.

Reviews

4.6
· 775 Reviews
  • L
    L.
    4
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    The excursion to Cesis was a nice change of pace, I really enjoyed the fresh air and the history of the place. The medieval castle was my favourite part, I felt like I was on a trip back in time.
  • R
    R.
    4
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    Amazing tour, Cesis is a magical place full of history. The guide was friendly and very informative, highly recommended!
  • K
    K.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The getaway was wonderful, Cesis stole our hearts with its medieval charm, highly recommended!
  • J
    J.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The excursion to Cesis was wonderful, with its medieval architecture and breathtaking nature, although the trip was a bit long.
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