Medieval Cesis Photoshoot Tour from Riga
Joined 2021
Feel like exploring Latvia beyond Riga? This photoshoot-tour in the charming villa of Cesis will discover you some of the most impressive heritage in Latvia and the whole of the Baltic States. Featuring a majestic Castle Fortress as iconic location, you will have professional pictures taken around the romantic gardens and charming streets of its medieval Old Town. A unique vacation photography experience for families, couples or solo travellers looking to get a deeper insight of Latvia.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Hotel pick-up in Riga
You will be picked-up from your hotel or accomodation place at the scheduled time to depart towards Cesis (1.20h drive)
Arrival in Cesis
We'll arive in Cesis at the convenient time and head towards the Old Town to start our photoshoot-tour.
Riga's street
Nowadays the main street in Cesis Old Town, it used to connect this ancient villa with the nowadays capital of Riga, back in the medieval times. Here we'll take the first pictures of our photoshoot against the little alleys and old craftmen's buildings before reaching the Rose Square.
The Rose Square & St. John's Church
The old market square, nowadays renamed as "Rose Square", is the heart of the ancient villa of Cesis. After taking more pictures in this iconic location we'll stop to contemplate the majestic St. John's Church nearby, a 13th century Lutheran temple that could easily rival with the monumental St. Peter's Church in Riga.
Coffee break
We'll stop for a break in a cosy coffee place to degustate true Arabica coffee or another drink of your choice, before heading towards our last spot: the impressive Livonian Castle, just 5 minutes away.
Livonian Castle Park
Surrounded by a XIX century park with a pond, the impressive Castle Fortress that seats in the middle is the great landmark of Cesis Old Town, and the best medieval heritage to be found in Latvia. Dating back from the 13th century, this once residential place of the Master of the Livonian Order is an ideal location to take the last pictures of our photoshoot-tour. After contemplating its majestic walls, we'll dive into the beautiful gardens to enjoy a true romantic essence, finishing back in front of the castle to capture one last iconic snap.
Departure from Cesis
After we finish our visit to the Castle Park, we will head to our transportation vehicle to depart back towards Riga (1.20h drive)
Hotel drop-off in Riga
Arrival at your hotel. Farewell and best wishes!
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
A professional photoshoot on location
English speaking guide and photographer
A gallery of beautifully edited pictures in digital format
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private transportation to Cesis and back from Riga
1 beverage in a cosy coffee place
Personal expenses
Guide gratuities
Tour Important Information
It is recommended to wear colourful clothes (please avoid pure blacks or white tones)
Please wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking for about 2h.
Not wheelchair / stroller accessible
This experience allows a max. of 4 participants x booking.
Private tour. Only your group will participate
Tour available from April to September
Important message from the supplier
Current availability is aproximate.
Booking times are fixed, but they can be adapted depending on the guide's availability.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Uri B.
Hello there!
I am Uri, travel photographer and guide from Barcelona currently settled in Riga, Latvia - the coolest of the 3 Baltic States :)
As a passionate guide and history lover, I'll be glad to show you around the beautiful capital of Riga - a place full of medieval heritage and Art Nouveau buildings that delights every visitor. Also, you will have the chance to visit the fortified town of Cesis, the oldest and most charming city in Latvia. In both cases, while capturing memorable pictures of your visit in a fun photo shoot along the way ;)
If you come to the Baltics, it will be a pleasure to be your guide and photographer in Latvia, and show you all the beauty this country has to offer.
Meet you in Riga!
$215/ per group
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