4 Riga Palace Tours That Earn Their Entry Fee

1.2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157Our pick

Travel from Riga in a shared, air-conditioned vehicle with up to eight people. Jānis or Viesturs may guide you through Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, the Latvia-Lithuania border, and the Hill of Crosses. Admissions, parking, palace gardens, and the castle tower are included, while lunch is your responsibility.

“We loved our day trip. This was definitely a day to remember in Latvia. Virtues was an excellent guide for the day, he really looked after us and especially our mother who had trouble with a sore knee getting in and out of the vehicle. He told us all about the history of the places we visited and shared lots more interesting information about Latvia, including Easter traditions (it was Easter Saturday). We also learnt some Latvian words and some traditional dishes. This was definitely a great day out.”

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2.Hill of Crosses, Guided Rundale Palace & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 140 reviews · 8 hours · from $130Best value

Travel from Riga to Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, then return to Latvia for a live-guided visit inside Rundāle Palace and a walk through Bauska Castle. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, timing, stories, and lunch arrangements. Guides such as Erlens and palace presenter Olaf have made the day especially personal and entertaining.

“The trip was excellent from start to finish. We had a lovely guide, Erlens, who was very friendly, helpful and informative - you could tell from his talks that he enjoyed being a guide. We never felt rushed throughout the day. The three stops were extremely interesting and different but enhanced by our guide.”

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3.Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and Hill of Crosses Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 9 hours · from $147

Travel from Riga to two countries in one day, with stops at Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and gardens, Jelgava, the Latvia-Lithuania border, and the Hill of Crosses. English-speaking guides such as Janis, Edgars, and Viesturs provide local insight while you explore mostly at your own pace.

“Interesting day exploring castles, Palaces and the Hill of Crosses. Our tour guide Janis was fabulous and so informative…. We learnt so much about Latvia . Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens at Rundale Castle”

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4.Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel from Riga into southern Latvia and northern Lithuania in a small group of up to eight. You’ll visit Bauska Castle, spend two hours at ornate Rundale Palace, and walk among the thousands of crosses at Kryžių Kalnas. Guides such as Paul, Toms, Gints, and Kristine are known for personal stories and flexible pacing.

“Excellent tour and service. Paul was a wonderful guide. Beautiful country and fantastic day in Latvia.”

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