Riga to Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace Day Tour

8 hours

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English

8 hours

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Explore Latvia's rich heritage on this captivating day tour from Riga. Start with a visit to the Hill of Crosses, a site steeped in history and spirituality, where thousands of crosses commemorate significant events and lost loved ones. After this moving experience, indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the stunning Rundāle Palace. Marvel at its exquisite baroque architecture and learn about its artistic history created by renowned craftsmen. This tour captures the essence of Latvia’s cultural landmarks in just one day.

- Visit the historically significant Hill of Crosses, a sacred monument

- Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant

- Discover the baroque beauty of Rundāle Palace and its rich history

- Includes comfortable transfers between attractions and back to Riga

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Hill Of Crosses (kryziU Kalnas)

The Hill of Crosses, where people not only from Lithuania have put crosses for couple centuries, witnesses faithfulness and trust of a Christian community to Christ and his Cross. This is an expression of a spontaneous religiousness of the people, and is a symbol not of grief and death but of Faith, Love and Sacrifice. From here the Pope blessed all people of Lithuania and all of Christian Europe.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Rundale Palace Museum

The Rundale Palace is set amidst the fertile Zemgale Plains in the south of Latvia. Most of the interior decorations were created between 1765 and 1768 when a sculptor from Berlin Johann Michael Graff, and Italian painters from St. Petersburg Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucchi worked at the palace.

2 hours • Admission Included

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