The 10 Best Rundale Palace Tours from Riga

1.2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157Our pick

Travel from Riga in a small shared group of up to eight people with guides such as Jānis or Viesturs. Visit Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, the Latvia-Lithuania border, and the Hill of Crosses in about eight hours. Palace and garden admission, castle tower entry, parking, and an air-conditioned ride are included. Lunch is not.

“Janis was a brilliant host and very knowledgeable as well as friendly. Would highly recommend this tour to all!”

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2.Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Leave Riga for a full day across Latvia and Lithuania, with stops at Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses. You get guided context, free time to explore, and transport in a small air-conditioned van. Guides such as Paul, Tomass, Gints, and Kristine have led this trip, though the guide varies by departure.

“A great day out. We crossed the border into Lithuania to visit the hill of crosses which was absolutely amazing. We were given free time to wonder around and take photos. We were hoping for a stop off at the border to grab a photo or two but we sailed straight through. Next we visited Rundāles Palace where we had a couple of hours to tour the gardens and the inside of the palace and have some lunch. Our final stop was at Bauska castle where we were treated to some historical facts before and were able to walk around the grounds. Unfortunately our trip didn’t included entrance into the…”

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3.Tour from Riga – Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $114Best value

Use this one-way transfer to travel from Riga to Vilnius while visiting Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses. The driver may also serve as your guide, with Adam, Andris, and Andrew praised for clear explanations and careful driving. Expect a small-group van, luggage space, and a tightly timed day.

“This tour is a brilliant way to travel from Riga to Vilnius whilst seeing more of Lativa and Lithuania. All 3 of the stops were really interesting and worth a visit. Our guide for the day, Andrew, was another story. All day he was aggressive, condecending and quite frankly rude. The atmosphere was uncomfortable all day and was run like a military operation. You were told where to sit, and were told he would open the boot only once to get out any stuff you needed. He was very strict on timings, accusing a girl of being late when she was on time. He clearly doesn't enjoy the job and…”

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4.Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

From Riga, a private English-language guide takes you across two countries to the Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle. You get private transport, flexible time at each stop, and a lunch break. Guides named in past bookings include Norman, Normund, Normands, and Andrejs.

“Normund was incredible tour guide! He was extremely knowledgable and very passionate about our entire journey. We learned so much from him and the stops on our tour, we would love to book with him again in the Baltic states. Thanks for everything Normund and we wish you the best!!”

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5.Hill of Crosses & Guided Rundale Palace with Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Riga at 8:00 a.m. for the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, then tour Rundale Palace with a certified palace guide and explore its French Garden. Finish at medieval Bauska Castle, including tower access. English guide, bottled water, Wi-Fi, transport, and entry fees are included. Lunch is extra.

“Loved this tour, our guide Erlan was amazing, very knowledgable and friendly. Booked a second tour with this company!”

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6.Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Riga to Rundāle Palace and Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and time to explore both sites. Guides Laura and Daumants have led related routes, though your assigned guide may differ. Lunch is not included.

“Great way to see the area and travel from city to city. The places selected to visit on the way were interesting and the information provided helped in the understanding of the history”

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7.Full-Day Rundale Palace Tour from Riga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $172

Leave Riga at 9:00 am for Rundale Palace, Latvia’s grand Baroque and Rococo showpiece, then continue to Bauska Castle after lunch. You get hotel pickup, a guide, and round-trip transport in a private activity capped at seven people. Bring headphones for Rundale’s QR-code room guides, and budget 10 EUR per person for admission.

“We had a great day with Dainis on our private transfer from Vilnius to Riga. He communicated well leading up to the transfer and was very punctual and professional. He provided water for both of us as well as some delicious local snacks from Riga. It was very convenient to be dropped off and picked up at our accommodations in each city. We had plenty of time to visit the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace. Because we had a little extra time, he stopped at a few extra places for us which we really enjoyed. Throughout the day, we also enjoyed getting to know Dainis. He is very friendly…”

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8.Half-Day Private Trip to Rundale Palace and Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga in a private, air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver to Rundale Palace, a grand 18th-century Baroque residence with formal gardens. You have about two hours there, with Bauska Castle often added on the return. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included; entrance fees are extra.

“Normunds was our driver, he was also our window into Latvia. As we drove from Riga to the castle and palace he was wealth of knowledge about his country. We learned about life before freedom and after the removal of soviet rule. On the drive we requested traditional Latvian lunch. Normunds did not disappoint, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch with him at an outside dining area near the Rundale Palace. The food and drink were very good as was our dinner conversation.”

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9.Private Full-Day Trip to Bauska, Rundale and Jelgava Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga by private vehicle to three remarkable Latvian sites: medieval Bauska Castle, lavish Rundale Palace, and elegant Jelgava Palace. Your guide, possibly Sebastian, Norman, or Andreas, shares local history and may add extra stops. The tour lasts about seven hours, with entrance fees and lunch paid separately.

“Sebastian was amazing. He drove us around, took us to castles and even made extra stops for us to see extra local heritage and shops. He listened to our conversations and came up with other places he thought we would want to see. He knew all the special places. It was great to get a real locals experience. We could not have had a better tour.”

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10.Tour from Riga to Vilnius: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace and The Hill of Crosses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266

Start with hotel pickup in Riga and end at your Vilnius hotel or a central address. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you to Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace, and the Hill of Crosses, with time to explore each. The price includes Bauska admission, while Rundale Palace entry, food, and drinks cost extra. A passport is required.

“This was a fantastic tour that was exactly what we were looking for.....transportation from Riga to Vilnius, but still get to see the cool sites in the middle. The guide picked us up right on time in the Riga hotel and was able to provide lots of Latvian history even know the company is Lithuanian based. We had plenty of time to explore all three sites, and guide was helpful at each. I would definitely recommend this tour if you need one way transportation between the cities, it was a great choice.”

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