Private Tour

Private Trip from Vilnius to Riga: Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Bauska castl

Overview

Mobile ticket

This is a one-way private trip from Vilnius to Riga, with scenic stops along the way to discover the highlights of Northeastern Lithuania and Latvia. The route includes a visit to the famous Hill of Crosses and a photo stop at the stunning Baroque Rundale Palace in Latvia. This comfortable and flexible journey ends in Riga and is ideal for travelers who want to enjoy the landscape and cultural landmarks at their own pace.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is formal

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Car

Food and drinks

Entrance tickets for Rundale castle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Kryziu Kalnas

The Hill of Crosses has about 100,000 crosses and is an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. It is said that first crosses were erected here by the next-of-kin of the rebels that fell in the 1831 rebellion. The Hill of crosses attracts people with it's peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature and was visited by Pope John Paul II. After exploring this site, you will head to Rundale Palace, which is an approximately 40-minute drive. Rundale Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia. In 1735 Duke of Courland Ernst Johann von Biron bought land in Rundale with an old medieval castle in the territory of a planned summer residence. The old castle was demolished and construction after the design of Bartolomeo Rastrelli started in 1736. Your drive to Riga after your visit to the palace is approximately 1 hour.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Rundale Palace Museum

Rundale Palace is one of the two major baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland in what is now Latvia. In 1735 Duke of Courland Ernst Johann von Biron bought land in Rundale with an old medieval castle in the territory of a planned summer residence. The old castle was demolished and construction after the design of Bartolomeo Rastrelli started in 1736. Your drive to Riga after your visit to the palace is approximately 1 hour.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Regular

Pickup included

Up to 4

Bigger car
Pickup included

English speaking live guide

Guided
Pickup included

Minivan

Van
Pickup included

Reviews

4.60

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience.
Lawson C,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trip was a great way to get from Vilnius to Riga. We enjoyed visiting the sites along the way. Our driver was very polite and helpful.
Very nice experience
969sidneyg,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The driver was excellent and the stops were exciting and worthwhile so really to make. Very good way to transit between the two capitals in a pleasant way and enrich The landscapes are worthy of another planet and wonderful. You will have a great time so this is an excursion that I highly recommend.
Travel efficiently from Vilnius to Riga for sightseeing
YUKIO W,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I thought it was very efficient to be able to stop at tourist sites that seemed inaccessible, such as Hill of the Cross, on the way from Vilnius to Riga. Is it cost-effective? Is it cost-effective? I don't know, but they picked me up at the designated place, the driver was kind, and my 6-year-old child was safe and comfortable with the private transportation of three family members.
yashuanl,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The driver is on time, polite and patient. This private trip is convenient for us. Three tourist stops are beautiful. Highly recommended!
Nice tour with private driver
Xiaoguang R,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The driver arrived on time, drive us to three different places and wait for us patiently. Dropped off to our hotel after completing the tour. Highly Recommend .
Well organized tour
paula m,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour well organized, driver (guide) kind, the only flaw that did not speak English but we were able to talk via phone
First day in Lithuania
Evelyn P,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was a wonderful experience just a longer drive then we expected. Our driver was very nice. I just felt bad for him because we had an extreme language barrier so we could not chat with him, but he did a good job getting us there and back and communicated what he could.
Comfortable and enjoyable Private trip with great driver.
Sharon C,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The car was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. Although the journey from Vilnius to Riga was long, it didn’t feel tiring at all. The driver was skilled and drove very smoothly — I usually get motion sickness easily, but I felt completely fine throughout the trip. We visited the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle, with a lunch stop in between. The driver never rushed us and gave us plenty of time to enjoy each place at our own pace. He was kind, friendly, and very thoughtful. Although he didn’t speak any English, he always had a warm smile and patiently communicated with us using translation apps and gestures. We truly appreciated his effort and hospitality — it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing and well-organized private trip between Vilnius and Riga, with a warm and considerate local driver!
Rushing from Vilnius to Riga
Jorge C,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The tour guide was Bruno. The tour guide rushed to complete the tour as soon as possible and get back to Vilnius. Here are examples that provide a justification for my review: 1) He mentioned we would not have time to stop for lunch, as he needed to come back to Vilnius. 2) The time provided by the tour to check the Rundale Palace was 1 hour. Walking to the entrance of the Palace alone and getting the ticket takes 20 minutes. A decent time to visit the palace would is 2-to-3 hours (you can check this information online). 3) The time provided by the tour guide to check the Hill of Crosses was 30 minutes. This is not enough for a good visit of the place. A decent time to visit this place is at least 45 minutes. 4) There was no visit to Bauska Castle. The tour guide just stopped on a street near the castle, from which he said I can take a picture of the castle at the distance. We concluded the tour at 3pm in Riga. The total tour time was 6 hours, although this should have been an 8–9-hour tour.
Comfy and reliable option. Great places to visit
Pranesh R,
Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great comfortable ride. Calm and experienced driver. The whole journey was good. Hill of crosses definitely worth a visit. Rundale castle was just ok. We went in October and this is. It the time for seeing garden. Bausca was again a highlight. Short walk and great views.