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Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
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Kuldiga
About
Discover Kuldīga, Sabile, and Kandava, three of the best-preserved medieval towns in Latvia. Each town boasts a unique historic and cozy charm, making them unmissable destinations on your journey. Start with the major highlight of the trip - Kuldīga town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an exceptionally well-preserved medieval town. Discover the widest waterfall in Europe - Ventas Rumba. Take a refreshing dip in it on a hot summer day, and admire the unique Kuldīga Brick Bridge. During the springtime, you might be lucky enough to see local fish, vimba, swimming to their spawning grounds and jumping upstream here. Consider an optional visit to the Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas story o...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Learning about Latvian nature, culture, and traditions on your way
Improv-travel tour (for 2 people and more)
Pick up from your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala and drop off
Photos
Professional tour leader
Transfer from/to your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala (around 3.5 hours total transfer time for this tour)
Around 6 hours guided tour to Kuldīga, Sabile & Kuldīga towns
Food & drinks
Insurance
Any other items not specified as included
Entry fee in Kuldīga Live Museum (optional visit, ticket 6 EUR per person)
Entry fee in Sabile Vine Hill (optional visit, adults 1,50 EUR, children 0,70 EUR))
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total duration of the tour (around 10 hours) includes the transfer time from Riga and Jūrmala (around 3,5 hours altogether).
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Please be advised that while we prioritize the safety of our participants throughout this tour, it is important to acknowledge that all outdoor activities and transfers inherently carry a degree of risk for unforeseeable accidents. Neither our company nor your designated tour guide assumes liability for any such incidents that may occur during the tour. Hence, we strongly recommend that you ensure adequate insurance coverage, including provisions for adventure activities, prior to participating in the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private Tour Medieval Gems of Kuldīga Sabile and Kandava Towns
(2) Reviews
Kuldiga
About
Discover Kuldīga, Sabile, and Kandava, three of the best-preserved medieval towns in Latvia. Each town boasts a unique historic and cozy charm, making them unmissable destinations on your journey. Start with the major highlight of the trip - Kuldīga town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an exceptionally well-preserved medieval town. Discover the widest waterfall in Europe - Ventas Rumba. Take a refreshing dip in it on a hot summer day, and admire the unique Kuldīga Brick Bridge. During the springtime, you might be lucky enough to see local fish, vimba, swimming to their spawning grounds and jumping upstream here. Consider an optional visit to the Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas story o...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Learning about Latvian nature, culture, and traditions on your way
Improv-travel tour (for 2 people and more)
Pick up from your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala and drop off
Photos
Professional tour leader
Transfer from/to your hotel in Riga or Jūrmala (around 3.5 hours total transfer time for this tour)
Around 6 hours guided tour to Kuldīga, Sabile & Kuldīga towns
Food & drinks
Insurance
Any other items not specified as included
Entry fee in Kuldīga Live Museum (optional visit, ticket 6 EUR per person)
Entry fee in Sabile Vine Hill (optional visit, adults 1,50 EUR, children 0,70 EUR))
After a roughly 2-hour drive from Riga to Western Latvia (Courland), including a coffee stop and enjoying beautiful views on the way, arrive at the picturesque medieval town of Kuldiga. It's no coincidence that it's now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a stroll through the narrow streets of this exceptionally well-preserved medieval town. Have lunch in one of the cozy restaurants of Kuldīga town.
2 hours
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Venta Rapid Waterfall
Visit Ventas Rumba, Europe's widest waterfall, where you can admire the famous Kuldiga bridge and soak in the stunning scenery. If you're lucky enough to visit in spring, you might see local fish, vimba, swimming to their spawning grounds and jumping upstream in Ventas Rumba. On warm summer days, don't miss a refreshing swim in Ventas Rumba.
45 minutes
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Live museum-Ancient Kuldigas story
If you're interested, you can extend your visit with an optional trip to the Live Museum, where you'll learn about Kuldiga's history and the Courland Duchy. Please note that this will add an hour to your trip. You can choose this visit in place of one of the following destinations listed on the itinerary.
1 hour
4
Sabile
Sabile is the next picturesque small town in Kurzeme or Courland. Take a stroll around the charming narrow streets of this historic town and enjoy the stunning views of the Abava River Valley from the top of Sabile Hillfort. Sabile is also known as the town with the biggest minority of gypsies in Latvia.
30 minutes
5
Sabile Wine Mountain
Discover the renowned Sabile Wine Hill (an optional visit). It is featured in the Guinness World Records as the northernmost vineyard. Perched above Sabile Town, the hill offers a breathtaking panorama of the Abava Valley and the charming town below. Buy some local wines and some amazing local ciders in the local shop.
30 minutes
6
Kandava
Take the next stop in Kandava Town. Kandava is one of the most beautiful towns in Latvia. Its history dates back to 1230. Take a late afternoon-evening walk on its narrow and tranquil streets and visit Kandava church hill and old Kandava castle ruins. From here have the last view of the beautiful Abava River Valley.
30 minutes
7
Čužu bog nature trail
Before heading back to Riga, enjoy a hike along the beautiful Abava River in the Čužu purvs Nature Reserve. Explore the scenic valley and rare wetland habitats. Keep an eye out for hidden sulfur springs adding to the natural allure. And if you visit in the summer (from June to August), you might see the bog blooming with yellow flowers called "krūmu čuža" in Latvian adding a touch of magic to your adventure.
