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Riga to Vilnius Tour: Castles, Palaces, and Crosses
4.7
54 Ratings
Rīga
Embark on a bus tour from Riga to Vilnius and discover the stunning Bauska Castle, the magnificent Rundale Palace, and the sacred Hill of Crosses. Experience a day of remembrance and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of these remarkable sights.
Embark on a bus tour from Riga to Vilnius and discover the stunning Bauska Castle, the magnificent Rundale Palace, and the sacred Hill of Crosses. Experience a day of remembrance and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of these remarkable sights.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bauska Castle - Bauska Castle is beautifully situated on scenic land between the Musa and Memele rivers within Bauska town. The castle complex is divided into two sections: the older Livonian Order Castle, constructed in the mid-15th century, and the newer residence for the Duke of Courland, built at the end of the 16th century. During the Great…
- Bauska Castle - Bauska Castle is beautifully situated on scenic land between the Musa and Memele rivers within Bauska town. The castle complex is divided into two sections: the older Livonian Order Castle, constructed in the mid-15th century, and the newer residence for the Duke of Courland, built at the end of the 16th century. During the Great Northern War, the Russian military destroyed the Bauska Castle ensemble. Today, the Duke of Courland’s residence is fully restored and houses the Castle Museum, while only the ruins of the Livonian Order’s seat remain.
- Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils) - Located just 15 kilometers from the Lithuania-Latvia border, Rundale Palace was constructed in the 18th century by Ernst Johann von Biron as the Duke of Courland’s summer residence. The palace was designed by Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who also designed the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. Over time, the palace has served various purposes, including as a hospital, elementary school, and grain storage facility. Today, following an extensive and successful renovation, the Rundale Palace Museum and Garden draws numerous tourists and is aptly referred to as the “Versailles of Latvia.”
- Hill Of Crosses (Kryžių Kalnas) - Situated 16 kilometers from Siauliai city, the Hill of Crosses is a unique historical and religious folk art monument. This small hill, adorned with over 200,000 crosses, is the finest repository of Lithuanian cross-making art and symbolizes unwavering faith and resistance against occupation.
What's Included
- Comfortable transportation service
- Room for reasonable amount of luggage
- Guided book or Live guide
- Comfortable transportation service
- Room for reasonable amount of luggage
- Guided book or Live guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Guide service
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Guide service
Additional Information
Save both time and money when traveling from Riga to Vilnius! (Guaranteed departure) Enjoy a memorable day exploring breathtaking sights along the route from Riga to Vilnius. Visit the stunning Bauska Castle complex, located on a narrow peninsula and flanked by two rivers. Marvel at the Baroque gem in the Latvian countryside, Rundale Palace, and…
Save both time and money when traveling from Riga to Vilnius! (Guaranteed departure) Enjoy a memorable day exploring breathtaking sights along the route from Riga to Vilnius. Visit the stunning Bauska Castle complex, located on a narrow peninsula and flanked by two rivers. Marvel at the Baroque gem in the Latvian countryside, Rundale Palace, and experience the sacred and spiritual Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. The journey includes comfortable transportation between stops and offers a guidebook or live guide, enabling you to explore renowned landmarks at your leisure.
- The trip runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Please note that this tour starts from Riga and ends in Vilnius
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A guaranteed departured tour
Location
Latvian Riflemen Monument
Latviešu strēlnieku laukums
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(54 Ratings)
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Satoko_y
Feb 1, 2026
The travel contents were... - The travel contents were amazing, and also this is a very convenient way to move from Riga to Vilnius!
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Karyanseal
Sep 13, 2025
Easy, convenient, comfortable - Did the trip from Riga to Vilnius. Didn't expect too much from the outset since there aren't too many reviews but turns out to be an excellent trip: the van is very comfy and the driver/guide was marvellous. He drives very well and steadily... also catering to our needs
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John_m
Aug 30, 2025
Great Way to Travel Riga to Vilnius - Alex was a great driver and very knowledgeable. He kept it fast paced and interesting. It was a long day, but he remained energetic and positive. The hill of crosses was definitely the highlight. We wish the Australian couple had was more considerate, as they coughed the entire way. They could have worn masks, taken cough suppressants, or just stayed over until they were feeling better. I’m sure we’ll probably come down with whatever crud they were spreading…
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Ross_d
Jun 24, 2025
Perfect - Perfect, the drivers were both very nice and the tour was kept on schedule. No complaints.good drivers
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Nahum_f
May 8, 2025
Convenient tour that... - Convenient tour that takes you from Riga to Vilnius with a few sightseeing stops in between. Driver was knowledgeable and gave us good insight at each stop.
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Ramonstephen_v
Apr 8, 2025
It was a ride from Riga... - It was a ride from Riga ro Vilnius with bonus stop over at three popular destinations. It saves you time and money. The trip was comfortable, pleasant and like a private tour.
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Antoine_e
Oct 18, 2024
Great guide and value for money - The tour does exactly what it says and is good value for money. The tour guide was informative and drove safely. You get to visit quite a few interesting places and have plenty of free time in each. Overall I am glad I took this tour. The hill of crosses in particular was quite impressive to me, and so was its history. Rundale palace aka Latvian Versailles was basically empty and we had it all to ourselves which was wonderful.
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Kate_y
Oct 4, 2024
One way transport with opportunity to see the sites, what could be better?! - As a solo traveler, I really appreciated this one way tour from Riga to Vilnius. The driver was good and explained exactly what we would do, and exactly what time we needed to be at the van for every stop. Rundale Palace was amazing and we had time to get lunch there. Also the Hill of Crosses was really interesting. We were dropped off at the main square in Vilnius as expected.
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Dream68033502492
Sep 2, 2025
Interesting excursion from Riga to Vilnius - Well organized excursion, friendly and prepared driver, interesting places. Experience definitely to do in moving between the two capitals.
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Matthew_m
Sep 24, 2024
Brilliant places to visit - beware of the tour guide! - This tour is a brilliant way to travel from Riga to Vilnius whilst seeing more of Lativa and Lithuania. All 3 of the stops were really interesting and worth a visit.
Our guide for the day, Andrew, was another story. All day he was aggressive, condecending and quite frankly rude. The atmosphere was uncomfortable all day and was run like a military operation. You were told where to sit, and were told he would open the boot only once to get out any stuff you needed. He was very strict on timings, accusing a girl of being late when she was on time. He clearly doesn't enjoy the job and did mention at one point how much he hated it. He offered no commentary on the route we were taking and I felt too uncomfortable to ask any questions. I was glad to arrive in Vilnius.
Andrew is the complete opposite to everyone else we met in Lithuania who were all very friendly and welcoming.
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