Experience the rich history of Rundale Palace and Garden on this engaging half-day private trip in Latvia. Explore the palace, led by an English-speaking driver, and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the past.
- Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils) - Explore the Rundale Palace museum and its gardens.
In 1735, the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann von Biron, acquired a parcel of land in Rundāle, which included an antiquated medieval fortress intended to be replaced by a new summer retreat. The original fortress was torn down, and in 1736, construction commenced on a new structure designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The building process, overseen by Rastrelli, concluded in 1768. During this period, Johann Michael Graff crafted exquisite stucco work for the interior of the palace. Ernst Johann von Biron held a particular fondness for the palace, taking up residence there in 1768 and frequently staying over the summers until his passing in 1772.
Throughout World War I, the German forces occupied the palace, repurposing it as a hospital and headquarters. In the course of the 1812 French invasion of Russia, Napoleon’s troops also used it as a medical facility. By the late 19th century, efforts were made to refurbish and modernize the palace and its surrounding park.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- English speaking driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Private trip
- Gratuities
- Museum entrances
History comes alive with this Half-day visit of famous palace in Latvia.
Please note that licensed guide service is not included in this tour. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed and we will book guided tour for you at additional cost.
Please check out our Full-Day tour if you want to have it more extensive and see additional sights, Full-Day tour will take about 8 hours total, so twice as long as Half-Day tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
