From Riga: Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska
Bauska Municipality, Latvia
Discover Latvia and Lithuania, and join us for an exciting shared day trip from Riga to three must-see landmarks: the elegant Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the deeply spiritual Hill of Crosses.
Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle & Hill of Crosses Day Trip from Riga
This full-day tour from Riga visits Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore Rundale Palace and French gardens without queues
- Visit the Renaissance tower of Bauska Castle
- See the Spiritual Hill of Crosses pilgrimage site
- Comfortable transport with a professional driver
- Informative printouts about each location
Tour Description
The tour begins at Rundale Palace, known as Latvia’s Little Versailles. Spend two hours touring the Baroque palace’s lavish Golden and White Halls and walking the Rose Garden with hundreds of blooming roses.
Next, head to Bauska Castle for one hour. Explore the medieval fortress ruins and Renaissance residence, then climb the castle tower for views of the rivers Mūsa and Mēmele.
The final stop is the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, where thousands of crosses symbolize faith and resilience. Spend one hour experiencing this unique cultural and spiritual landmark.
The group tour requires a minimum of five participants; otherwise, it will be canceled with a full refund.
Includes
- Entrance fees: Big Circle + Rose Garden at Rundale Palace (€17/person) and Bauska Castle tower
- Comfortable transportation
- Professional driver
- Informative printouts about the sites
Excludes
- Lunch
- Drinks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your place and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
