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Riga: Hill of Crosses & Guided Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$121.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This experience stands out by offering a fully guided day at every main stop, including a professionally guided visit inside Rundale Palace Museum with an official certified palace guide, as required by the museum. Unlike many similar tours, the palace interiors are explored with a live guide rather than audio guides or self-guided visits, ensuring a deeper understanding of the site.
The tour is also distinguished by its smooth and well-organized structure. A lunch stop is pre-arranged by the guide after the palace visit, allowing travelers to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about logistics, while still choosing and paying for their own meal.
By combining expert guiding, cultural depth and careful planning, this tour delivers a more informative, comfortable and engaging full-day experience to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle from Riga.
The tour is also distinguished by its smooth and well-organized structure. A lunch stop is pre-arranged by the guide after the palace visit, allowing travelers to relax and enjoy the day without worrying about logistics, while still choosing and paying for their own meal.
By combining expert guiding, cultural depth and careful planning, this tour delivers a more informative, comfortable and engaging full-day experience to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle from Riga.
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Riga: Hill of Crosses & Guided Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Entrance tickets to Rundale Palace Museum and Bauska Castle
- Fully guided visit inside Rundale Palace Museum with an official certified palace guide
- Bottled water provided
- Fully guided visit of the medieval part of Bauska Castle, including tower access
- Wi-Fi on board
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus / minibus / minivan
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Personal expenses
- Lunch (the lunch stop is organized, but guests pay for their own meals)
Meeting point
Please meet the driver in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
Return details
Please meet the driver in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
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Latvia–Lithuania Border Photo Stop Short stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border on the way to the Hill of Crosses for photos and a brief explanation by the guide.
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Travelers will take part in a guided visit to the Hill of Crosses, learning about the history, religious significance and traditions of this unique pilgrimage site. After the guided introduction, guests will have approximately one extra hour of free time to explore the area at their own pace, take photos, and — if they wish — visit the nearby Franciscan Monastery, where the chapel is open to visitors.
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Rundale Palace MuseumTravelers will take part in a fully guided visit inside Rundale Palace Museum, led by an official certified palace guide, as required by the palace regulations. During the visit, guests will explore all exhibition halls open to visitors, including the ceremonial halls, as well as the private apartments of the Duke and the Duchess. The guide will explain the history of the palace and its interiors, which are primarily decorated in the Rococo style, highlighting the artistic details and life at the ducal court. This visit is conducted exclusively with a live guide — audio guides or self-guided visits are not used. A lunch break is organized by the guide after the visit to Rundale Palace. Travelers will stop at a local restaurant, where they can choose their own meals and pay directly for their lunch. This break allows guests to relax before continuing with the next part of the tour.
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After lunch, travelers will have time to independently explore the French Garden of Rundale Palace. Guests can walk through the garden at their own pace, enjoy the symmetrical design, take photos and appreciate the landscape as an extension of the palace complex.
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Bauska CastleTravelers will take part in a fully guided visit of the medieval part of Bauska Castle. The guide will explain the history of the castle, its strategic importance and medieval life in the region. Guests will also have the opportunity to climb the castle tower with the guide and enjoy views over the surrounding rivers and landscape.
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Riga: Hill of Crosses & Guided Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle
Riga, Latvia, Europe
$121.13
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!