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10 hours
Mobile ticket
I would love to welcome you on this guided excursion. My hope is to give you a memorable day out — an immersive cultural experience that feels personalized, packed with value, makes wonderful use of your time, and leaves you with warm memories by the end of our 10-hour day together.
The highlight of the day is Rundale Palace, often called the “Versailles of the Baltics.” I accompany you through the palace myself, with the visit supported by a digital audio guide hired on site.
After the palace visit, we stop for a relaxed sit-down lunch with a drink, giving you the chance to unwind and enjoy local flavours. Customers pay for their own food and drinks, directly to the restaurant.
From there, we continue to Bauska Castle, where the atmosphere shifts from elegance to strategy.
We then visit a local brewery, where you’ll learn about Latvian brewing traditions and enjoy a tasting before the drive back to Riga
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Not recommended for travelers prone to motion sickness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Riga
Our day begins with a comfortable drive south from Riga in an air-conditioned minibus. Along the way, I share stories that help bring the landscape to life — the rise of Baltic German nobility, the ambitions of dukes and empires, and the everyday lives of people who lived in the shadow of great estates.
Rundale Palace
The highlight of the day is Rundale Palace, often called the “Versailles of the Baltics.” I accompany you through the palace myself, with the visit supported by a digital audio guide hired on site. On some dates, if a licensed palace guide is available, we may also arrange one to join our group at no extra cost. When that happens, please see it as a complimentary enhancement rather than a guaranteed inclusion, as availability can depend on palace logistics rather than cost considerations on our side.
Round-trip transport from Riga in an air-conditioned minibus.
Admission included for Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the seasonal add-on stop after lunch.
Tour leader accompanied interior tour at Rundale Palace. Optionally guided by licensed team if avbl
Tour leader throughout the day for coordination and local context.
Seasonal add-on stop after lunch (e.g.,brewery/winery/apiary), included as part of the itinerary.
Lunch and drinks are not included
Tips are optional.
Souvenirs/Other: Personal purchases.
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Aspazijas bulvaris 22, Riga Latvia
Day Excursion
Premium
Duration: 10 hours
Riga - Rundale - Bauska - Riga
Minibus
Pickup included
Operated by Barefoot Baltic