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Riga–Vilnius Sightseeing Tour Bus

(491 reviews)
12h
Up to 8 people

Explore the very best of South-Latvian & North-Lithuania countryside on your way to Vilnius.

Highlights

A fun day exploring the Latvian and Lithuanian countryside
Visit the Salaspils Memorial to victims of Fascism
Discover the most beautiful palace in the Baltics - Rundāle palace
Walk around the Hill of Crosses, a famous pilgrimage site in Lithuania
Roam around charming Kaunas, the city at the heart of Lithuania

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About the tour

Departs: Every day at 9:00 a.m. (in English)
Duration: 12 hours
Group size: Up to 8 people
Private tours are available in: English (See the pricing for private tours)
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Important: Tour duration from October 15th to April 1st is 10 hours.

Take a trip from Riga to Vilnius and on the way learn about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun filled 12 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania (click here to book this tour the other way – from Vilnius to Riga).

Visit the monumental Salaspils Memorial Ensemble to victims of Fascism near Riga to learn about the II World War in the Baltic countries. Be amazed by the Rundāle Palace that is considered the grandest stately home in the Baltics and a true gem of Baroque architecture and of South-Latvian countryside.

Once in Lithuania we’ll visit the Hill of Crosses that is a famous pilgrimage destination and a site of resistance against Soviet occupation. Walk the streets of Kaunas, the once capital of Lithuania and a city that is rich with history and culture. See the beautiful riverside and the many lovely churches in the Kaunas Old Town.

On the way we’ll make a stop for lunch so that you can try some of the local food. Kindly let our guides know if you have any special dietary needs that we should take in account. Location of the lunch is subject to availability and the meal is not included in the price of the tour.

Please note! Based on our customer's feedback, we realised that people want to rush less and spend more time at the spectacular sights of Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses which are quite hard to reach. Due to that we've decided to leave Trakai village out from the tour to be able to spend extra time at other stops. Trakai is only 30 kilometres from Vilnius and is very easy to get by public transport.

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What's included & not included

One-way transfer from Riga to Vilnius
Knowledgeable local guide
Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
Bottled still water
Entry to Rundāle Palace Garden
Room for reasonable amount of luggage
Lunch
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available on private group tours)
Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking.
All tours are subject to availability.
Minimum numbers for group size apply. There is a possibility of cancellation even after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Paper free confirmation accepted, just bring an electronic voucher or ID.
A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking (waterproof would be great in winter). In summer there is an option to swim in a bog lake.
The visited spots might differ depending on the season and weather conditions.
Infant seats are available on request during the booking.
All our public group tours are in ENGLISH. Private tours are available in different languages.

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Thousands of Happy Customers

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"Excellent tour with a fantastic guide"

This is an excellent way to get from one Baltic capital to another particularly as there is no train to do so. You cover many attractions outside of the capitals including Rundale Palace and have a stressless journey. It was also very enjoyable thanks to our wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable guide Laura. Highly recommended!

"Amazing Tour"

First of all, I would like to say that this was a really enjoyable tour. The places visited along the way from Riga to Vilnius were beautiful and gave us the chance to discover both countries in greater depth. Our guide, Laura, was absolutely fantastic! She managed to create a warm and friendly atmosphere among everyone on the tour, which is not always easy considering we were all coming from very different countries and backgrounds. She did a great job of bringing the group together and making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The only thing I think could be improved is the amount of time spent at each stop, especially Rundale Palace and Kaunas. In my opinion, both places deserve at least twice as much time. I understand that this is difficult to fit into a one-day tour, but perhaps it could be worth considering a two-day version of the trip, including an overnight stay. That would allow visitors to enjoy these places properly, as I personally felt that one hour at each was simply not enough. Overall, though, it was a wonderful experience and definitely a tour I would recommend.

"Great drive"

A very enthusiastic guide

"It was terrific "

The guide was just wonderful. She knows so much, was sooooo funny and cool. A dream. The castle was very nice, we recommend absolutly to go in even if it costs extra. Actually all the excursions were well planned. It was good mix.

"Wonderful day trip"

We had a beautiful and Laura was very informative. Best way to travel around Baltic Sea countries.

"Riga to Vilnius "

A wonderful way to travel from one city to another while seeing the sights on the way

Meeting Point

The tour starts in front of Riga Old Town Hostel, Vaļņu iela 43, Riga. Our guide will meet you at the marked meeting point.

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