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5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

Location Riga, Latvia, Europe
$88.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Faith is represented at the Hill of Crosses, a site adorned with hundreds of thousands of crosses from people around the world. Visitors can learn about its rich history, including its connection to Pope John Paul II.

  • 🚌 A simple ride to the Hill takes about 1h 55min each way, with printouts available for reading during the trip.
  • 📱 A virtual tour is accessible at the Hill, functioning online on your phone.
  • ✝️ Guests are welcome to leave a cross on the Hill; local vendors sell them, or you may bring one from your home country or create one yourself.
  • 📸 On the return journey, there’s an opportunity to stop for a photo at the border and drive through Jelgava, where you can see the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics!
  • 👥 The tour requires a minimum of 3 participants booked for that day to operate.

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5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
Tour guide
Language: English
Audio guide
Duration: 5 hours 40 minutes

  • Parking Fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Meeting point
We kindly ask for everyone to meet Latvian Gem team in front of the St. Peters church in the Old Town.
Return details
We kindly ask for everyone to meet Latvian Gem team in front of the St. Peters church in the Old Town.

  • Eleja
    Optional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.
  • Kryziu Kalnas
    After 2hour drive. You’ll have 1 hour free time to explore the Hill of Crosses before returning to Riga. There will be a virtual guide available (only works with WiFi) + informative printouts will be provided. At the Hill you’re welcome to leave a cross as well! It’s possible to purchase them on site or you can bring one with you.
  • Jelgava
    Drive through the 4th largest city of Latvia - Jelgava. Although most buildings are from Soviet days (the city was badly bombed during the war and has been rebuilt during Soviet times), there are some spectacular buildings from Russian Empire times as well! Printouts with info will be provided.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The travel time is already included in the total duration of 5 hours
  • This is a shared ride where you'll go together with other travellers.
  • The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.
  • You must bring your PASSPORT or EU ID with you as it is mandatory when crossing the border.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

    Location Riga, Latvia, Europe
    $88.27
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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