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"Wow - I cannot recommend Barefoot Baltic enough. I was fortunate enough to experience the Cēsis - Sigulda - Turaida castle tour with Daiga.

Daiga was very informative, explaining the history of Latvia. I was provided context to the places of interest we visited, their significance and to the country of Latvia/region overall. If you are in Rīga and want a beautiful tour outside of the city then this is an excellent option for you. Thank you for an excellent day. Thank you from New Zealand"

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"Wir waren eine Gruppe von 9 Personen und Daiga organisierte uns eine deutschsprachige Reiseleitung. Bei jedem Stopp führte uns ein weiterer deutsch sprechender Guide. Der gesamte Ausflug war perfekt organisiert, Daiga und ihre Kollegin waren sehr gut vorbereitet - auch über Österreich. Der krönende Abschluss war die Black-Balsam-Verkostung von Daiga im Schlosspark Sigulda. Sehr empfehlenswert!"

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"친절한 가이드와 드라이버 덕분에 너무 즐겁게 보냈습니다"

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"What an awesome day with Madhu and Daiga of Barefoot Baltic. It was a lovely tour and we learned so much. We visited three castles in a day: Sigulda, Cesis & Turaida. It was helpful to do this on a guided tour that takes care of the logistics and can explain how the three locations tie together and how the different buildings at each site reflect different eras. We selected a full day tour, so the pace at each location would not be rushed. We enjoy climbing the towers and looking at the exhibits. Daiga was very flexible with adjusting to the areas where we had the greatest interests. Daiga, shared a lot of Latvia's history and culture, including a dance and black balsam tasting. In the car rides in between locations, we had some very interesting discussions on more recent Latvian history and the current environment. The travel time passed quickly. Daiga also helped us with so many nice pictures for our memories. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour."

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"Our Sigulda day with barefootbaltic team was great fun. Thanks so much for the unscheduled photo stop near the rapeseed field, the pictures will soon go up in my living room mantle :) Lovely day out and a real highlight of our trip. Thanks so much."

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"We are so pleased to have taken this trip with Daiga and Barefoot Baltic. The communication before our trip was clear with an easy pick up in Riga. During the drive Daiga shared much about the history and rich culture of Latvia. We learned so much! The small group size meant the experience was intimate and engaging. The knowledge and care that was placed into planning the trip was clear. Daiga and staff were warm and friendly so it felt like we were traveling with dear friends! We were not expecting to learn a Latvian folk dance but we did! Something that will be a much shared memory! The sights were memorable, and Daiga shared which vendors sold locally made items so we felt we were supporting local artists and artisans with our purchases and bringing back unique souvenirs. We also appreciate the answers to our questions and recommendations for other experiences and restaurants in the area. An amazing trip that we are so glad we took!"

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"一名导游...一名见习导游兼司机的配置...早晨去bog walk的安排很好...避开了游客高峰期...daiga 和 sofijia都很专业...无论什么问题都会热心解答...中午推荐了一家氛围很好的餐厅...我最满意的是如果时间充足导游会带你去一些额外的景点...通常是那些非常小众但景色挺典雅精致的...希望能够做大做强再创辉煌...太阳照常升起....我的拉脱维亚的故事到这里就结束了..."

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"一切都很棒....导游很专业...同时又有一定的人文关怀....sigulda那家自助餐很好吃...可能是我最满意的欧洲餐厅...导游几乎全程陪同参观...这一点我很满意...任何问题也可以随便问...反馈很好....这家旅行社目前规模很小...所以能够做出一些不那么常规的事...我是指好事...比如说没有最低发团人数的限制....总的来说，会回购：)"

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"Spent a lovely day at Rundale Palace with barefootbaltic & Daiga. The gardens were the highlight for me, the lilac was in full bloom and smelled gorgeous. Daiga also took us to Aveni for lunch that turned out to be such a find. An easy, relaxed day and we never felt rushed. Thank you Daiga, my best wishes."

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"I thoroughly enjoyed this trip from Riga and would highly recommend this tour company. Daiga was an exceptional guide with an impressive depth of knowledge about Latvian history, providing fascinating insights at every site we visited. Having taken numerous tours through GetYourGuide, I can confidently say this was by far the most engaging experience I’ve had. The itinerary offered an excellent balance of castles, charming small-town experiences, and beautiful natural scenery, with a pace that felt comfortable and well-planned throughout the day. An outstanding tour that exceeded my expectations."

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"Three castles and so much more Don't bother looking at other trips with other operators. Daiga makes the Sigulda, Cēsis & Gauja National Park trip special. Why? She has organised an almost ideal tour - okay you have to forgive Riga's peak hour traffic - but you are quickly out in the countryside and into 1,000 years of Latvia's history as told by the castles and countryside. Daiga knows her facts and shares only the interesting ones at the various stops and in between times. And not just about castles, her knowledge is broad - test her. Lunch is at your own expense - but when Daiga asks you what you want choose Cēsis 'Buffet'. It's where the locals eat, there's a good choice, it's all very tasty and the only shock is the price (cents and pence, not pounds and dollars). No wonder the locals like it."

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"Excellent tour! Enjoyable day, led by the touring company's knowledgeable owner, in which we toured a castle and saw the ruins of two others. We ate (a delicious) lunch at an authentic restaurant, and spoke with a bakery owner and sampled her wares. We also walked a bit in the national park. Daiga provided a running commentary on topics including Latvia's history, the natural flora, fauna, and environment, life under the Soviet occupation, and current issues in Latvia. We highly recommend this tour!"

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"I would highly recommend this organization. At the end of April, I joined a trip to Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and Brewery. Daiga and her team do everything they can to ensure people have a wonderful day. Communication is easy and efficient, they are very reliable and punctual, and throughout the trip you're given plenty of interesting insights and historical context. I truly enjoyed the experience—many thanks to Team Daiga!"

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"What a day. Three castles (from the last thousand years), spectacular river and countryside views and a guide in Daiga who is worth many times the tour price. In fact if you are going to book, demand her guiding. She knows a lot, not only because this was her birthplace and the areas visited her backyard, but also she's made an effort to learn the missing pieces in her knowledge and so can answer a variety of questions you want answers to which might have nothing to do with the trip. And, having said all that, she doesn't force feed you, she understands that part of learning is quiet contemplation and absorbing the many spectacular views. For instance, who knew in a country with a radio tower higher than its tallest hill, that there were ski slopes and an area known as little Switzerland? She did, and perhaps you should discover some of these gems too."

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"Excellent tour! We set off from Riga and visited Sigulda along with the Cesis and Turaida castles. It was a full-day tour that lets you explore several history-packed spots in the Latvian countryside. Our guide Daiga was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and truly embodies the country's culture. Highly recommended if you want a 100% authentic Latvian experience."

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"Really fun activities and the guides are really friendly and interesting! Had a great time"

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"Prachtige trip! Start bij schitterend uitzichtpunt in Sigulda. Ruines van Sigulda castle. Wij hadden mazzel dat we met kleine groep waren, dus konden in Turaida ook langs badhuis met traditioneel gedroogde kruiden&planten voor we naar het kasteel gingen. Laatste stop van de dag is Cēsis, wat wij het mooiste kasteel vonden. Gids logt super veel uit over Letland en de bezienswaardigheden. Extreem behulpzaam. Telefoon cashte aan eind vd trip. Zijn naar 2 telefoon winkels gereden om het probleem te fixen. Super lieve mensen en mooie bezienswaardigheden, echt een aanrader!"

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"Sehr schöner Tag mit Daiga. Sigulda und Cēsis sind beide wunderschön und Daiga kennt sich wirklich gut aus, erzählt viel und beantwortet alle Fragen. Die kleine Gruppe war angenehm, kein Stress, kein Gehetze. Die Verkostungen unterwegs waren auch lecker. Können wir nur empfehlen."

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"Geweldige manier om meer van het land te zien dan alleen Riga. Alles op een rustig tempo zodat er genoog tijd was voor de verschillende bezoeken. Gids wist heel veel te vertellen. Lunch plek was ook zeer aangenaam (voor eigen rekening). Er is ook ruimte om in overleg de invulling van de dag aan te passen. Zeer aanbevolen!"

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"What a great day out. We had the three promised castles, dived into a lot of fascinating history, saw rivers and "mountains" with ski slopes and more. Our guide and driver were knowledgeable and great company leading us through the bakery and introducing us to local (alcoholic) spirits. We would really recommend this company and suggest you look no further for, as I said, a great day out."

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"Excellent itinerary for us, and the whole day was perfect. Under an hour to our first stop, the Kemeri Bog walk, a beautiful nature walk through a fascinating wetland. Just lovely! Then a longer drive to our next stop, the Rundale Palace, past scenic farmland and glowing fields of canola, with lots of interesting information shared by Daiga along the way. The palace is impressive as was our palace guide, Olaf. Beautiful gardens too. A great stop. After this the chosen lunch stop restaurant (lunch not included) couldn't have been nicer. Excellent quality meals, reasonably priced, friendly and good service. Last stop, the Bauska Castle showed us a different part of history from medieval times to the 18th century additions. Another great stop. Then the pleasant drive back to Riga. A good balance of visits and driving and a memorable 10 hours of our Latvian holiday. Thank you so much Daiga, Madhu and Sofia. A highly recommended tour!"

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"Jól összeállított, rugalmasan lebonyolitott program, figyelmes, lelkes és felkészült túravezetőkkel. Nagy élmény volt, érdemes élni e lehetőséggel, ha az ország szépségei, kultúrája és történelme kapcsán mélyebb ismeretekre vágyunk."

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"Могу сказать много чего о туре. Просто превосходный! Несмотря на не очень хорошую погоду, сломанную ногу у Дайги, они сделали всё что было возможно, чтобы мы ничего не пропустили. Я ехала с моими друзьями из Италии и могу сказать, несмотря на маленькие знания английского языка, всё было понятно. В Рундале вас ждал очень гид Олаф, который не только был профессионал своего дела, но и отличный актёр. В Бауске - другой гид, так как Дайна не могла из-за ноги. Надеемся она поправится скоро. А еще и пивоваренный завод- как было интересно. Обедали неподалёку от Бауски. Всё прошло на ура. Вернулись на место встречи с уставшими ногами и головой, но с полным сердцем..."

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"Absolutely incredible! The Ķemeri Bog boardwalk felt like stepping into another world — early morning mist over the pools, birds singing, and the wooden path winding through surreal landscapes. Our guide was knowledgeable and kept a great pace. Then Jūrmala's sandy beaches and charming wooden architecture were the perfect contrast. Loved dipping my feet in the Baltic Sea! The whole trip was well-organized, peaceful, and refreshing. Only thing that could improve? Slightly longer stop for coffee in Jūrmala. But honestly — 5 stars, highly recommend!"

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"The trip was really wonderful and excellent. It was fun and worth my money."

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"The trip went smoothly and enjoyably."

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"The trip was excellent."

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"My trip was so good and amazing, I loved it!"

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"The trip was really good."

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"It was a wonderful trip, special thanks to Daiga and her team that went all out to make this trip a memorable one. Not a single boring moment I had during the journey. An enriching trip that perfectly blended exploration, culture, and learning together."

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"What a great day! It was a full day, which was just what we wanted. We really liked all the activities. Our guide, Daiga, was extremely knowledgeable. As a Latvian, Daiga has an excellent knowledge base about the history, culture, current events, flora and fauna — everything — about Latvia, and readily shared information. She also shared her experiences about growing up in Latvia, which made the tour far more meaningful for us. Additionally, we appreciated that Daiga was solicitous about our welfare throughout the day. We had an additional guide at Cēsis who was also quite informative. The lunch spot was well chosen; the food was good and inexpensive. This tour allowed us to see sites we would otherwise have been unable to see, and we highly recommend it!"

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"It was spectacular and memorable. Daiga gave me so much wonderful information, and is a very warm and fun lady. As a solo traveller, I was made to feel welcome. Frederick was an excellent driver and took loads of pics which Daiga shared with me. Olav, who was our guide for Rundāle Palace, was both entertaining and knowledgeable on our tour of this magnificent palace. The brewery tour was excellent — Zaiga led us through the beer making process from start to finish. After the tour we got to taste the beers and I was very generously given a bottle of my favourite beer. As a tour, this is a wonderful alternative to several other tours who visit the palaces and the Hill of Crosses. It was a pleasure to meet Elena who is in training to be a Ukrainian-speaking guide for this amazing company. Thank you for a truly special day."

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"My husband and I recently booked a day trip with Daiga and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. We were picked up from our hotel at the mentioned time and the drive to Lithuania was very smooth. Daiga is quite knowledgeable and indulged us in the history of the place in detail. After driving for 2 hrs, we stopped for lunch. Since we are both vegetarians and were concerned about finding good vegetarian options, our guide ensured she took us to a nice sit-down vegetarian place where the food was awesome. Daiga is very friendly and knowledgeable and she knows in and out of the place. My husband, who loves to tour breweries, was fascinated to tour the beer factory and learn about the whole beer brewing process — and even get to taste it! After the tour, we were driven back to Riga and throughout the ride, Daiga gave us company by showing us the local history and educating us about the local culture. Highly recommend this to everyone! Could give more stars if I could."

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"I had such a lovely day on this tour and honestly didn't expect to learn so much about Latvia along the way. Daiga was a fantastic guide — very knowledgeable, but also warm and easy to talk to, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal. The visits to Rundāle Palace and Bauska Castle were beautiful, but what really made the difference was how Daiga brought the history to life with stories and context throughout the day. It never felt like a "lecture" — more like travelling with someone who genuinely loves sharing their country. The brewery stop at the end was a perfect way to finish the day — a really nice touch and a fun, memorable ending. Overall, it was a great mix of learning and enjoying the day out. I would absolutely recommend Daiga's tours and will remember this day very fondly."

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"I had a day that I will always value. Daiga and her company/team are thoughtful and generous and I learned so much about Latvia and what makes this country special and set apart. Every stop was fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable day."

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"Daiga ed il suo gruppo sono davvero straordinari: simpatici, entusiasti e preparati! L'intero viaggio è stato un susseguirsi di scoperte emozionanti, ma andiamo con ordine: il palazzo di Rundāle è un gioiello incastonato nella pianura Lettone, la nostra guida ha magistralmente spiegato ogni sala, ricca di stucchi ed affreschi, soffermandosi sui dettagli e rispondendo ad ogni domanda. Il pranzo si è svolto in un locale tipico poco distante, dove ho potuto assaporare diverse specialità locali. Il castello di Bauska, situato alla confluenza dei fiumi Mūsa e Nemunēlis, è un classico esempio di maniero Livoniano, anch'esso ricco di storia e fascino. Prima di rientrare a Riga ci siamo fermati al birrificio Bauskas, dove oltre alla visita dello stabilimento, abbiamo potuto assaggiare le deliziose birre prodotte in loco. Sono davvero soddisfatto di questo tour, auguro a Daiga ed ai membri del suo staff tutto il meglio! Continuate così! Meriterebbero 10 stelle!"

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"What a fantastic day trip! Daiga, our guide, was warm, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought Rundāle Palace and Bauska Castle to life with captivating stories about their history. The group was fantastic, and the lunch at Mežskungs was honestly a highlight of the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour again."

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"Sehr freundliche und gut organisierte Tour mit Daiga. Rundāle Palace und Bauska Castle waren toll, und die Brauerei-Führung nach dem Mittagessen war ein super Extra. Starke historische Einordnung, auch im Winter."

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