Discover Latvia on private day trips from Riga

Bearded Guide Baltics provides private and small-group tours focused on authentic experiences, local stories, and personal connection. Discover castles, nature, and hidden places with a knowledgeable local guide.

About The Bearded Guide

Hi, I’m Jānis, a local guide based in Latvia and the person behind The Bearded Guide. I create private and small-group day trips from Riga for travelers who want more than the usual sightseeing route.My tours are for people who enjoy history, legends, castles, nature, and places with a real story behind them. I’m especially passionate about medieval heritage, local folklore, and showing guests a more personal side of Latvia beyond the usual tourist path.I believe the best trips are not rushed. That’s why I focus on a relaxed pace, local insight, flexibility, and genuine conversation along the way. Whether you’re interested in historic sites, scenic landscapes, or hidden places with character, I want you to leave with a deeper feel for Latvia - not just photos.If you’re looking for an authentic day trip from Riga with a knowledgeable local guide, I’d be glad to show you around.

Our Tours

Turaida & Sigulda Day Trip from Riga

Explore castles, the cable car, Gutman's Cave, Bobsleigh & Luge track and enjoy local legends.
Duration: 6 hours | Price: From 95 € | Max 8 people

Bauska & Rundāle Day Trip from Riga

Explore Bauska Castle and its Museum followed by Baroque pearl in the Latvian countryside - Rundāle.
Duration: 5 hours | Price: From 95 € | Max 8 people

Lielvārde & Koknese Day Trip from Riga

Explore along Daugava river - the Medieval highway, and enjoy local legends with a touch of humor.
Duration: 5 hours | Price: From 85 € | Max 8 people

Individual Requests

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What other Travelers say about us

My Story, Beyond the Van

This isn’t just a story about acquiring a van for business; it is a story about a quiet, durable dream. It is about sharing a place where the journey itself is the magic - where you reach that feeling of 'destination' even while the road is still ahead. I want to use a capable, sturdy van not for luxury or speed, but to share Latvia’s most authentic beauty. I want to connect you with our forest trails, hidden 12th-century castle ruins, and secret roads. Behind the wheel, I will share the personal stories of our small victories, failures, and unique superstitions, proving that some things in Latvia simply must be felt to be understood.

The Bigger Dream: A Campsite Built on Feeling

Eventually, this journey leads to a cozy, warm campsite. My vision is not a sterile place defined by rules and signs, but a home built on shared moments. It will be a place where conversations flow, where silence feels comfortable, and where everything becomes simple by itself. I dream of a haven where, in the evenings, people naturally gather once the day is finally 'put down' - a respectful, warm, and authentic campsite open to everyone, from families and solo explorers to vanlifers and campers passing through.

How to Support the Vision

My private driving tours are the first step, and the funds generated will go directly toward securing the land for this future dream campsite. This campaign is the essential first push- the start of turning a long-held dream into reality. I invite you to join the journey: Come for the nature, stay for the stories.