Riga
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.
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“Really great value for money trip Tomasz was a great guide explaining everything. The hill of crosses was really quiet when we arrived I think due to the time of year but that made the trip even better. The snow added to the experience making…”
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.
“Normunds was a fabulous guide and made our trip highly enjoyable. I would very much recommend this trip!”
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.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic, and a genuine passion for people and place, making it feel connected, included, and creating lasting memories by sharing experiences.”
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.
“Dont forget to bring your passport. Janis was a wonderful guide, with many stories. The bus driver was also great!”
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.
“It was an excellent experience for me from beginning to end. We started on time. Erlens, our guide was accomodating, knowledgeable, and open. He told us snippets of Latvian history which is so informative. Rundale palace is beautiful and the Hill of Crosses very interesting.…”
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.
“Had a fantastic day at cross of hills. Janis very informative friendly & has plenty knowledge. Fully recommend”
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.
“I had an enjoyable tour of the Hill of Crosses, Runsdale Palace and its gardens and Bauska Castle with my guide Janis. There was sufficient free time to explore each location and Janis has a wry sense of humor hahaha”
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.
“Rundale: stunning as beautiful palace is filled with authentic furniture etc; excellent iphone app + interactive screens in each space. also nice restaurant, with good food and nice ambiance. Hill of Crosses: amazing, original, but a long ride to it... Bauska: dispointing: we saw the…”
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.
“Hreat way to visit sites between Riga and Vilnius. 9 hours to complete trip with 3 stops. Not rushed, about the right amount to time at each.”
Discover the Hill of Crosses from Riga on this guided tour, blending stunning scenery, cultural insight, and a powerful symbol of faith and freedom.
“Fascinating site. Not sure what I was expecting, but it was exceeded. Great driver/guide.”
Discover the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania on a seamless day trip from Riga, Latvia, with expert guides, stunning views, and two countries in one adventure.
“Wonderful private tour with VB! So knowledgeable and kind. We learned much about the Baltics and had a great time!”
Discover the Baltics on this private full-day tour visiting the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle. Enjoy personalized guides, stunning sights, and authentic experiences.
“This was a great trip, had a lot of fun the fact that you can take it at your own pace was greatly appreciated, three sights are definitely worth going to 10/10 would do it again”
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.
“It was very enjoyable. It’s quite a long drive in a minivan but it’s ok. Our tour guide Tomas was very friendly and informative. We also stopped at the border and one other stop to look at the cathedral- that was a nice extra. The…”
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.
“i liked that the guide was willing to adjust the tour based on our requests. he was very friendly and knew alot. I highly recommend choosing him to be your guide in Riga!”
Discover Latvia’s spiritual and scenic gems with this half-day tour from Riga, including the Hill of Crosses, Latvia-Lithuania border, and Jelgava’s cathedral.
“kokonaisuus hyvin toteutettu. Ristimäki oli vaikuttava paikka.”
Art nouveau by the street and zeppelin hangars full of food.