Top 4 Riga Castle Tours

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 small shared group of up to eight people, crossing into Lithuania to visit the Hill of Crosses. You’ll also see Bauska Castle, tour Rundale Palace and its gardens, and stop at the Latvia-Lithuania border. Guides such as Jānis and Viesturs add local stories, snacks, and flexible stops.

“An excellent tour! Had an amazing time, very informative and well organised! Hill of crosses was incredible!”

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

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

Travel from Riga to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, then return to Latvia for Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with a live palace guide rather than an audio tour. Expect comfortable transport, a planned lunch stop, border views, and time to explore each site.

“I love the guide, was kind and funny; taking care of everyone. The medieval Bauska fortress was a little enchanted piece. Suggested.”

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

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

Travel from Riga in a comfortable car or van with an English-speaking guide such as Janis, Edgars, or Viesturs. See Jelgava, cross into Lithuania, visit the Hill of Crosses, explore Rundale Palace and gardens, and climb Bauska Castle tower. Palace admission, castle tower entry, and audio guides are included.

“We had a lovely experience. All the places are definitely worth visiting. I really enjoyed Rundale palace, it's very well preserved. Also the Hill of Crosses is something very unique and interesting to see. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. He gifted us a traditional snack which we enjoyed a lot. Thank you!”

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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 Lithuania with a driver-guide such as Paul, Gints, Tomass, or Kristine. You’ll see Bauska Castle, spend two hours at Rundale Palace, and walk among the Hill of Crosses. Expect a comfortable van, free time at each stop, and several hours on the road.

“Everything was great except that there was 70 euro fuel surcharge which felt like it was ripping me off. I was expected to pay it in cash. I don't understand why it wasn't included in the price and disclosed after the fact. Seemed to be really shady to me.”

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