Full-Day Private Trip to Palace and Medieval Castle from Riga

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

History comes alive with this full-day trip of famous Latvian castles and palaces. Just one hour drive from Riga. You'll be able to visit such landmarks as Rundale palace and Bauska castle. Our driver will advice best local restaurants for lunch.

Please note that this daytrip does not include licensed guide service. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at an additional cost at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed so we can book it for you.

Please keep in mind or check sites you desire to visit as during the Winter month some sites do not operate every day of the week. Our drivers will advice alternative sites to fill up your day if any of the sites are closed.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
English speaking driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Private trip
Gratuities
Museum entrances

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pickup from your Hotel or address in Riga. Please specify hotel name or address in your booking or send us after you will complete your booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bauska Castle

    Visit of castle museum and surroundings. Bauska Castle ensemble consists of two sections. Livonian Order Castle, built in the middle of the 15th century, is the oldest one - with only ruins remaining. A more recent part of the ensemble, built in the late 16th century, is the residence of the Kettlers, the Dukes of Courland.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Rundale Palace Museum

    Visit of place museum and gardens. Rundāle Palace - one of Latvia’s hidden gems the Baroque palace of Rundale. Designed by the Italian architect, Bartolomeo Rastrelli, famous for the Hermitage and Peterhof in Russia, this is quite simply one of the most stunning buildings in the Baltic region. Palace was built from 1736 until 1768 as the summer residence for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann von Biron.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Baltic Transfers and Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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