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15 Best Hill of Crosses Tours

The cross-border days from Riga: Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, a hundred thousand crosses planted in defiance and faith, with Jelgava’s palace gems on the route. The Soviets bulldozed the hill three times; the crosses returned each time, multiplied.

1.From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour

Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga on a 5.5-hour tour with scenic drives, guided insights, and visits to Jelgava's Orthodox Cathedral, blending spirituality and regional charm.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Stopping at the border and the guide taking good photos was excellent. The hill of crosses was beautiful. The guide was full of knowledge. I'd recommend this trip.”

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2.From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Highlights

Discover the spiritual Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and explore Jelgava’s elegant baroque architecture on this full-day guided tour from Riga for just $46.

★ 4.9

“A wonderful time - really worth it, it felt like two hours, but it lasted about 7. A very nice guide, and the trip itself was extremely well planned. I highly recommend taking advantage of the lunch option, as the food was delicious and the…”

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3.2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

Explore Latvia and Lithuania on this full-day tour visiting Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. Comfortable, flexible, and packed with authentic sights.

★ 5.0

“Nice tour and great guide! Interesting places and enjoyable ride. If you’re looking for a day trip to see sites outside of Riga, while dipping your toe into Lithuania, this excursion is a good choice.”

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4.From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Enchanting Jelgava Group Tour

Discover the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and explore Jelgava on a 7-hour guided day trip from Riga, Latvia. Enjoy comfy transport, expert guides, and authentic sites.

★ 5.0

“I thoroughly enjoyed my tour. The Hill Of Crosses is a beautiful place and well worth visiting. The Russian orthodox Church is stunning. Our guide Viktorija was lovely and a wealth of knowledge. AF Scotland.”

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5.Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundle Palace, & Bauska Castle Tour

Discover Latvia and Lithuania in a day with visits to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle. Expert guides, comfortable transport, and fascinating sights await.

★ 4.9

“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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6.5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga on a 5.5-hour guided tour featuring scenic border stops, historical insights, and time to explore this iconic Lithuanian pilgrimage site.

★ 5.0

“The guide was early and waiting with the van warm. He was brilliant, he kept us informed and was a local to Riga. He gave us great info about the tour but also other Latvian traditions and places to eat. The Hill of Crosses isn’t…”

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

Discover Latvia and Lithuania in one day with this tour visiting Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. Scenic, informative, and well-organized.

★ 4.8

“A great day with three very different locations. Be prepared for quite a lot of travel and take mosquito repellant for the gardens if visiting in summer.”

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8.Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

Discover Latvia and Lithuania on this small-group day trip from Riga, exploring Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses for a rich cultural experience.

★ 5.0

“It was a really great experience. Paul arrived dot on time and he was courteous and explained the entire tour plan at the beginning. Later he guided us through all the spots. He was really knowledgeable and we had an amazing day. I would highly…”

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9.Tour from Riga – Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

Experience a scenic day tour from Riga to Vilnius with stops at Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. Comfortable, informative, and value-packed.

★ 4.5

“Andrew the driver/tour guide is very knowledgable and knows his craft. More than enough time given to us in every stops.”

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13.Group day trip from Riga to Hill of Crosses – 5 hour day tour!

Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga with a small-group, 5-hour tour including border stops, guided commentary, and the chance to leave your own cross.

★ 5.0

“This is a must see tour with beautiful countryside between Latvia and Lithuania. The hills of crosses is something else and I highly recommend a visit even if your religious or not.”

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14.From Riga: Hill of Crosses, Bauska & Rundale Full-Day Tour

Discover the Baltics with a full-day private tour from Riga, visiting the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle—rich history, stunning sights.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed the trip very much! Our guide Normunds was friendly, he gave us a lot of interesting information and recommendations and answered all our questions on the way :-) It was a pleasure to have him as our guide! Thank you! Concerning the monuments:…”

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