Full-Day Tour to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace in Latvia from Vilnius

4.2 (6 reviews) 7–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Rundale palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hill of the Crosses — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

During this full-day private tour, you’ll discover two of the most iconic landmarks in the Baltic region. The journey begins with a visit to the Hill of Crosses in northern Lithuania — a unique and moving site that has become a symbol of hope, faith, and national spirit. Afterwards, you’ll cross into Latvia to explore the stunning Rundāle Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture surrounded by beautifully restored gardens.

As you travel between sites, you’ll enjoy a comfortable ride with opportunities to learn more about local history, culture, and everyday life in Lithuania and Latvia. This experience offers a flexible and personal way to see two remarkable destinations in one day.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English
Operated by: Baltia Tour

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance tickets for Rundale palace

Itinerary

Kryziu Kalnas

one hour

Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Vilnius accommodations to the Siauliai and Rundale. You will be driving for 2.5 hours to the Hill of Crosses. The Hill of Crosses has about 100,000 crosses. 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 ia an historical architectural monument, it is a unique composition of folk art. The Hill of crosses attracts people with it's peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. The hill of crosses was visited by Pope John Paul II.
Rundale Palace Museum

one hour Admission not included

After exploring the site, you’ll head to the Rundale palace, its 40 minutes 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.

After the palace it is an approximately 3-hour drive back to Vilnius

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Dom Kultury Polskiej
Corner Hotel
Milzinu Paunksme
Flamingo Rooms
Beauty Island Hotel Grozio Sala
eLoftHOTEL
Hotel Pacai
Egas Motel
Hot Spot Vilnius Apartments
Loop Hotel
Algirdas City Hotels
City Park Hotel

and 76 more pickup points

Guest accommodation in Vilnius

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

Full-Day Tour to the Hill of Crosses and Rundale Palace in Latvia from Vilnius

Pickup included
Car

Car

Pickup included
English speaking guide

Guided

Pickup included