From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Enchanting Jelgava Group Tour
Overview
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7 hours
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Embark on a journey from Riga to the Hill of Crosses. Along the way, your guide will share insights about local landmarks, history, and life in the region.
Midway, we’ll stop for a break where you can grab coffee, tea, or snacks. Before reaching our destination, we’ll pause at the Latvia-Lithuania border for a photo opportunity.
At the Hill of Crosses, the guide will explain its rich history and significance, followed by free time to explore.
On the way back, we’ll visit Jelgava, a charming city with stunning landmarks:
- St. Simeon and St. Anna Orthodox Cathedral – A beautiful 19th-century church.
- Jelgava Promenade & Mītava Bridge – A scenic riverside spot.
- Jelgava Palace – The largest Baroque palace in the Baltics.
Additionally, during this tour, travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at an excellent local spot offering a choice between traditional Latvian and modern cuisine.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Coffee stops and detours can be arranged with driver
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Treats
English speaking driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
Gratuities
Options
From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Enchanting Jelgava Group Tour
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide
nicola h,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip involves quite long journeys but the mini van we travelled in was very comfortable. Our guy Janus was brilliant and used the travel time to inform us of lots of interesting facts about Latvia and the general Baltic history Stopped in a lovely town for lunch
Eriens the great guide.
Steve R,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Eriens worked very hard and well to ensure that we all had the best time possible on this trip. He continually reminded us as to what we were doing next, how long to the next toilet or refreshment break etc. so that we could relax from that perspective; pointed out many sights along the way that gave us a good perspective of the countryside and people; was very friendly and his English was faultless. A lovely chap indeed who was determined that we had the best time possible. Well done Eriens - you succeeded!
Hill of the crosses is...
AnnaMaria K,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hill of the crosses is unusual and interesting place. Jelgava is a beautiful city. It was nice to see little bit of Lithunia.
What a flat country
David A,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Gives a good idea of rural Latvia as well as unique site of crosses. No need to be religious to enjoy
Awesome Tour
MichaelT,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Erlens was fantastic. One of best tout guides we have had. His knowledge of the Latvian history and culture added so much to the tour. His stories were interesting and helped pass the drive time. At the crosses his background helped set the stage. On the way back to Riga the lunch we had in Jelgava was delicious and reasonable priced. Would highly recommend!
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