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2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle
This is a quick and easy way to visit 2 countries in 1 day and fit in three beautiful and unique visitor sites as you go! Start with a stop at the Bauska Medieval castle where you'll have time to go up in the recently renovated tower. Continue with little Versailles - Rundale palace and its gardens! This is your opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the palace with no queues. Free time to enjoy the palace, and gardens and also to have lunch here, if you wish. And last but not least - visit the unique Hill of Crosses in Lithuania! Now you can tick off another country in your list as there will be a border crossing! We'll organize comfy transportation, good and professional drivers, and printout sheets with information about all of these sites so you can enjoy everything at your own pace. Please know that you can bring a cross to the Hill of Crosses if you wish. There are also locals selling crosses on site. The tour runs if there are at least 3 people booked for the day.
Try real weapons - Winchester, Glock17, Kalashnikov, Beretta 92FS
You will have a unique opportunity to fire weapons forbidden for public use at shooting ranges in many countries (Kalashnikov, Winchester, Glock17, Beretta 92FS). For an additional cost, you can try the Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver, Franchi SPAS-15, B&T APC 223, Vepr Pioneer, pistols like TT33, PM, H&K USP, Luger M80, Walther P99, and many more. In total, we have 47 different weapons in our arsenal. You will receive instructions and learn how to shoot correctly and precisely. If you come with a group, you can compete with your friends. After the shooting, you can enjoy a great photo session with the guns you fired. The taxi fare from Riga Old Town/City Centre to our location is approximately 5 EUR (contact us for more precise details). Our address is Meza Street 1a, Riga, located downstairs. Look for a sign that says "Sautuve".
Private day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & more
Spend a whole day outside Riga and see 2 palaces,1 castle, and Hill of crosses in our Private day tour in the comfortable Premium van or Business class 4WD if fewer passengers. Besides that, we have prepared the following worthy options which will add your day trip another dimension. Choose according to your interests and mood between: • 30 min. lunch in Rundale Palace ( from 4 EUR/person), • 30 min. visit Motor museum ( 4 EUR/person) • 1 hours winery visit and wine tasting (+10 EUR/person or min. 70 EUR) • 1.5 hours beer brewery visit and beer tasting (+12 EUR/person or min. 85 EUR You'll be picked up you from any location in Riga by our driver/guide not later than 10 AM and head towards the saturated and interesting day. Your destinations will be Rundale palace, Jelgava palace, Bauska castle and Hill of Crosses and our tour will last approximately 8 hours.
Trip to the Hill of Crosses & a Charmed Jelgava from Riga
The Hill of Crosses, located near Siauliai city in Lithuania. This place has a remarkable ambiance, and gratitude, wishes, dreams, and hopes are integral parts of this magic Hill that resembles the atmosphere of the Western wall of Jerusalem. There have been several attempts to destroy the Hill, nevertheless, it survived as a sign of liberty and independence of Lithuania. Hill has become an important place for pilgrims all around the world. In 1993 Pope John Paul II said a prayer about this Hill and gave a gift to Lithuania - a crucifix that was set up on the Hill. Later he referred to this special place in his many speeches. The Hill of Crosses is a place of light and hope for its visitors! On this trip, you will have a very well informed driver/guide, who will explain everything about this place. It will be a nice and pleasant day! Additionally, you will be provided with a choice of excellent places to have lunch with traditional Lithuanian or modern cuisine during this tour.
The best of Riga segway tour
Starting from our rental shop on Pils 14 the tour lasts 1 h 30 minutes. You'll see the most important points of interest in Riga in just 90 minutes. A must-have tour unless you are longing for a tiresome walking tour through the cobblestone covered streets of Old Riga and spend a day to cover the same amount of information and objects by a walking tour. This is also a unique and fun experience that is suited for most people of different ages. In about 1.5 hours you’ll learn the most important information about Riga and Latvia. You will be introduced to true facts, stories, and legends, as well as with the most interesting objects of architecture, art and culture objects, including UNESCO World heritage sites Old Riga Town and Art Nouveau district, parks and more. Available starting times are an estimate and will be confirmed or amended after the booking.
Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market
Latvian food tour by Rigatrips is a tour of local gastronomy in the largest open-air market in Europe, that will give you an understanding of the local Latvian food traditions and provide a wide selection of traditional local food samples - meat, bread, cheese, fish, local fermented vegetables, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, and sweets.
Riga to Tallinn - Sightseeing transfer
Transfer from Riga city to Tallinn city with included visit to Turaida Castle and Parnu town. You will be picked up from your hotel in Riga by our English speaking driver. This trip will take totally about 7 to 8 hours. Local restaurants for lunch will be advised.
Tour bus from Riga to Vilnius (Guaranteed departure)
Spend a day of remembrance exploring spectacular sights on the way from Riga to Vilnius. See the fabulous Bauska Castle complex, situated on the narrow peninsula and surrounded by two rivers, admire the Baroque pearl in Latvian rural lanscape the Rundale Palace and immerse yourself into one of the most sacred and spiritual place in Lithuania, the Hill of Crosses. The trip includes comfortable transportation among the stops and the guide book, allowing you to delve into well-known landmarks at your own pace.
5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
Hill of Crosses - a site with hundreds of thousands of crosses representing faith of people of all over the world. Site once visited by Pope John Paul II keeps welcoming travelers with its stories! If you wish to go to the Hill of Crosses hustle free, this is perfect for you. It’s a simple and easy ride to the Hill which takes about 1h 55min each way. There will be printouts to read on the way. Additionally there is a virtual tour available at the Hill (works online on your phone)! Please know that you’re welcome to leave a cross on the Hill! There are local people selling them on site, but you can also bring one from your home country or make one yourself! On the way back you'll have a chance to stop on the border for a photo and drive through the city of Jelgava. The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.
Sunset at Kemeri National Park
Kemeri great bog boardwalk is a perfect choice if you wish to escape the city fuss and recharge your batteries by nature. You will be taken Kemeri National Park - the 3rd largest national park in Latvia! Here you will have time to enjoy ~3,7km long walk on a nicely made wooden path in the great bog. There is also a shorter path which is about 1,5km long but the long route includes a viewing platform which allows you to see further and truly appreciate this amazing territory! Clear weather or a cloudy eve, this is definitely a beautiful site to visit if you're a nature lover. On the way to the bog, we'll drive through Jurmala! Latvias 5th largest city - our beach resort, famous for it's diverse architecture. Here you'll have a quick photo stop on at the beach as well!
Attractions in Riga
- St Peter's Church
- Riga Old Town (Vecriga)
- Latvian National Opera (Latvijas Nacionala Opera un Balets)
- Riga Castle (Rigas Pils)
- Riga Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums)
- Riga Cathedral (Rigas Doms)
- House of the Blackheads (Melngalvju Nams)
- Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti)
- Riga Art Nouveau Museum (Jugendstila Muzejs)
- Albert Street (Alberta Iela)
- Small Guild (Maza Gilde)
- Jauniela Street (Jauniela Iela)
- Classic Car Museum (Retro-Auto Muzejs)