Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska: Full-Day Cultural History Tour of the Baltics

Immerse yourself in the captivating tapestry of the Baltics with our unique day tour. Explore the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle, and discover the rich history and beauty of the Baltics.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hill of Crosses - Embark on a journey to the iconic Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, a place of profound significance and breathtaking beauty. As you approach, you’ll witness a vast landscape adorned with countless crosses, each representing a unique story, message, or heartfelt wish.
    Explore this site, and discover the intricate artistry of the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Rundale Palace: Adult 12 Euros, Youth 8,50 Euros, Children 3.50 Euro
  • Bauska Castle: Adult 9 Euros, Youth 4.50 Euros
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Indulge in the intricate splendor of the Baltics with our exclusive one-day tour. Start your exploration at the breathtaking Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, a location marked by countless crosses symbolizing stories of religious dedication and perseverance.
Following this, get ready to be entranced by the lavishness of Rundale Palace, a masterclass in…

Location
Hill of Crosses
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Keppler57148
Sep 15, 2025
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Amazing tour with a great guide. No time limit on visits so can feel relaxed whilst exploring. Informative and fun. Couldn’t recommend this trip highly enough if you’re visiting Riga.
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Oliverk595
Sep 13, 2025
The best day since a long time with Normunds - The trip with Normunds Heincis from Buysocial.org was just amazing. I travel a lot around the world and he is unbelievable great. Super professional, super friendly and doing everything to make a fanatic day. A must book if you go to Riga. Oliver
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Menelaos_a
Aug 16, 2025
Highly recommended! - Superb tour, very friendly people! Many things to see and do. Family friendly, strongly recommended!
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Dianejs3057cj
Aug 12, 2025
Our Day at the Palace! - A very informative and relaxed tour. The local guide (Edwards) was really friendly and could not do enough for us to make sure we got the most out of each of the venues visited. Rundale Palace, and its gardens in particular, are absolutely lovely! Highly recommended!
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Snooze195
Jul 2, 2025
Normand as a tour guide for these three sites is an absolute must. - The tour guide Normand made the tour fantastic.. He was so enthusiastic about his city and very informative. Normand gave us two or three options for each destination and gave us so much background to each place. He gave us the opportunity to make choices so we felt the tour was more personal. We felt like we were travelling with a friend. We couldn’t recommend Normand’s tour more highly. We throughly enjoyed seeing all three of the sights and Normand’s company.
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Michaelwh5321jt
Jun 15, 2025
Great tour guide - My wife and I booked this trip with Normunds Heincis and we would strongly recommend it. Normunds was professional and knowledgeable. Beyond the 3 stated destinations, he also took us through some parts of the Riga suburbs that we would not have seen. The car was very nice and comfortable and Normunds tailors the trip to your desires. One thing I'd point out is the main chance for food/lunch is at Rundale Palace, so either plan extra time for that or bring food to eat on the road.
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K9151ldlauraw
May 6, 2025
Magical day in Latvia! - My colleague and dear friend Dave and I did an all-day tour with Normunds, and honestly, it’s hard to put into words what a joyful, kind, soulful, and deeply attuned person he is. From the moment we met him, we felt completely taken care of—not in a scripted, commercial way, but in the hands of someone who genuinely loves what he does. Throughout the day, Normunds offered us a perfect blend of structure and spontaneity. He crafted multiple options as we went, adjusting timing and stops based on our energy and interests. He clearly knows every person and hidden corner along the way, and because of that, he created moments for us that felt truly unique—like we were being let in on a secret. His storytelling was vivid and full of humor and heart, balanced beautifully with space for quiet reflection and independent exploration. Normunds speaks excellent English and reads his guests with remarkable intuition. He shaped the tone of the day with such grace—knowing when to go deep, when to laugh, when to step back. It was, in every sense, a peak experience. Dave and I have done many of these one-day tours throughout different parts of Europe, and this one was truly in a class of its own. We walked away with not just beautiful memories, but the rare feeling that we had been on a journey with someone who genuinely wanted to gift us the best of his home. Thank you, Normunds—for your warmth, wisdom, and presence. We’ll carry this day with us for a long time. For those thinking about booking with him: just do it! you wont regret it---plus hes great with taking pictures too!
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Therealmassluciano
Apr 11, 2025
A perfect day trip! - We had an amazing day trip from Riga visiting the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle with our private tour guide. The sights were beautiful and really give you insight of the history of the Baltic states. The best part was getting to know the local area outside the old town in Riga. Highly recommended!
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Nadja_e
Apr 2, 2025
Wonderful - The trip was outstanding and the driver was courteous and knowledgeable. Everything on the itinerary was worth seeing, especially the Hill of Crosses. Simply amazing.
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18derekf
Jun 10, 2025
Interesting in parts - It was a long day, interesting in parts, although it was more like getting a taxi to three locations, no interaction from the driver to speak of, although a good recommendation for lunch, and 2 hours on a long straight road to the "Hill" is a bit of a challenge, we did see a roundabout on the way! Bauska was the last stop and fortunately the best was kept to last.
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From $396 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).