5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga | 5 hours 40 minutes

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5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
2 Adults x $82.82
$165.64
Approx Total
$165.64

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Lunch

Overview

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 where you'll see the largest Baroque palace n Baltics! The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.

Itinerary

  • Eleja

    Optional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.

    10 minutes

  • Kryziu Kalnas

    After 2hour drive. You’ll have 1 hour free time to explore the Hill of Crosses before returning to Riga. There will be a virtual guide available (only works with WiFi) + informative printouts will be provided. At the Hill you’re welcome to leave a cross as well! It’s possible to purchase them on site or you can bring one with you.

    1 hour

  • Jelgava

    Drive through the 4th largest city of Latvia - Jelgava. Although most buildings are from Soviet days (the city was badly bombed during the war and has been rebuilt during Soviet times), there are some spectacular buildings from Russian Empire times as well! Printouts with info will be provided.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The travel time is already included in the total duration of 5 hours
  • This is a shared ride where you'll go together with other travellers.
  • The tour will operate if there are at least 3 people booked in for that day.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

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Amazing trip!

Published on May, 2025

I had an amazing day trip to the Hill of Crosses from Riga! The tour guide, Jānis, was fantastic—super knowledgeable, friendly, and really went out of his way to make the experience great. He shared a lot of interesting history along the way and even stopped at the Latvia–Lithuania border, which was such a cool bonus! Jānis also offered to take photos, which was really thoughtful and made the trip even more memorable. The Hill of Crosses itself is such a unique and powerful place—definitely worth the visit. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Riga!

Highly recommend

Published on May, 2025

Janis was an excellent guide. Very informative, comfortable travel, Consideration to our requirements. Giving a lot of explanations to Latvia and Lithuanian life. Great fun to listen to his childhood. Gave us a great understanding of life in Latvia.

Hill of Crosses

Published on May, 2025

We ended up with a private tour and had a pick up from our hotel with choice of time. Great communication from Krista. Our driver Jānis arrived on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable. He pointed out areas and sights of interest and he found out the answers to any of our questions he was unsure of. We had an enjoyable day exploring the Hill of Crosses from Riga. He offered us the local drink and Latvian chocolate, as well of bottles of water.

Highly recommend

Published on May, 2025

We had Jānis as our driver and was very happy! He was very nice, explained along the way and speaks English well. Comfortable car. 10/10 experience!

: A Fascinating Day Exploring Latvia’s Past with Janis

Published on Apr, 2025

Janis was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories. We actually upgraded to the full-day tour, which in addition to the Hill of Crosses also included Jelgava Palace, Rundale Palace, and Bauska Castle, and it was well worth it! The minibus was warm and comfortable, and we were welcomed with a bottle of water and a candy, which was a lovely touch. Janis kept the journey engaging with insights into Latvian history and everyday life. Rundale Palace was absolutely mind-blowing—we could have spent an entire day there alone! There was also an opportunity to buy lunch at the palace stop. All in all, a very enjoyable and educational experience.

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