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From Riga: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava Tour + Local Drink

By Latvia Guide Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,901 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Visit the Hill of Crosses with a guided introduction and free time to explore
  • Travel across two countries with a Latvia–Lithuania border stop
  • Explore Jelgava with a guided walk through the city center and riverside
  • Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport with air conditioning and bottled water
  • Enjoy a traditional Latvian local drink at the end of the tour

Activity location

    • Riga
    • Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rīgas Doms, Herdera laukums 6, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvija | Please meet the driver/guide in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
    • Rīga, Latvia

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Riga to Hill of Crosses & Jelgava — October Highlights
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,901.28 x 1 AdultP 3,901.28
Total
Price is P 3,901.28
Until Fri, Apr 17

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable round-trip transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided experience throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Hill of Crosses
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Jelgava city walk (city center and riverside)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Latvian herbal drink experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks (available for purchase during the tour)

What you can expect

Enjoy a fully organized day tour from Riga to the Hill of Crosses and Jelgava, combining comfortable transportation, guided experiences, and carefully selected highlights across Latvia and Lithuania.

Travel across two countries in one day without the need to plan anything — your route, stops, and timing are all arranged for a smooth and well-structured experience.

Everything is organized for you, allowing you to focus entirely on the experience rather than logistics.

This tour is designed to offer more than just transportation between locations. With a clear itinerary, guided introductions at each stop, and thoughtful details such as bottled water and a traditional local drink experience, the day feels balanced, engaging, and easy to enjoy from start to finish.

The journey begins with a scenic drive toward Lithuania. Along the way, your guide shares historical context and local insights, helping you better understand the region you are exploring.

You will stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border for photos and a short introduction before continuing to the Hill of Crosses — one of the most unique pilgrimage sites in Europe. Here, your guide provides an informative introduction, followed by free time to explore at your own pace, walk among thousands of crosses, and experience the atmosphere.

There is also an opportunity to visit the nearby Franciscan monastery, where the open chapel offers a quiet space for reflection.

After visiting the Hill of Crosses, the tour continues to Jelgava. A relaxed walking introduction takes you through the city, including views of Jelgava Palace, the riverside promenade, and key landmarks such as the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Simeon and St. Anna, while your guide shares the city’s history and character.

A lunch break is included during the day, giving you time to rest and enjoy a meal at a local café or restaurant (food and drinks not included).

To complete the experience, you will enjoy a traditional Latvian herbal drink — a local specialty that adds an authentic and memorable touch to the end of your journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Riga
    • Riga, Latvia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rīgas Doms, Herdera laukums 6, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvija | Please meet the driver/guide in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
    • Rīga, Latvia