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Day Trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses and Bauska Castle from Riga
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Day Trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses and Bauska Castle from Riga

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8 hours
Riga
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 9 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 8 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This group day trip from Riga covers three notable landmarks in Latvia and Lithuania over about eight hours. The tour begins with a visit to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, where visitors spend around one hour viewing thousands of crosses placed over centuries as symbols of faith. Next, the group travels to Rundale Palace, about a 90-minute drive from Riga, to spend two hours exploring its Baroque architecture and French gardens. The final stop is Bauska Castle, located in the town of Bauska between the Mūsa and Mēmele rivers. Visitors can enjoy views of the castle’s exterior and surroundings for 30 minutes. The castle museum is available to enter for an extra fee. The trip is by air-conditioned minivan or business-class 4WD and includes live commentary and entrance fees to Rundale Palace and the tower at Bauska Castle. A multilingual driver-guide leads the tour. Lunch is not included but can be reserved on the day. A minimum of three participants is required for the group tour, with options for a full refund or private upgrade if the minimum is not met.

Highlights

Visit Hill of Crosses for about one hour
Spend two hours at Rundale Palace and gardens
Explore Bauska Castle exterior and surrounding views
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or business-class 4WD
Entrance fees included for Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle tower
Live multilingual commentary on board

What's included

Driver and guide speaking several languages
Entrance fees for Bauska Castle tower
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or business-class 4WD
Live commentary during the trip
Entrance fees for Rundale Palace

What's not included

Lunch costs from 6 EUR per person and lasts 30 minutes; a la carte menu and table reservation can be arranged on the tour day
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Bauska Castle

Bauska Castle is a medieval fortress located in Bauska town on the land strip between the Mūsa and Mēmele rivers, close to the city center. Visitors have 30 minutes to see the castle’s exterior and surrounding scenery at no cost. Entrance to the castle museum is optional and requires an additional 4 EUR fee.

30 min

2

Rundale Palace Museum

Located about a 90-minute drive from Riga, Rundale Palace is a Baroque palace known as Latvia’s Little Versailles. The visit lasts two hours and includes time to explore the palace’s grand halls and the French-style gardens set in the rural landscape.

120 min

3

Kryziu Kalnas

The Hill of Crosses, or Kryziu Kalnas, is a religious site in Lithuania where thousands of crosses have been placed over several centuries. Visitors spend approximately 40 minutes here viewing these symbols of faith, love, and sacrifice. The hill was blessed by the Pope for the people of Lithuania and Christian Europe.

40 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Vegetarian meals can be provided if requested when booking
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