Two-Country Tour: Hill of Crosses & Jelgava

Discover the Hill of Crosses, a symbol of Lithuanian liberty and independence. Join our guided tour from Riga and immerse yourself in the remarkable ambiance of this magical place.

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Riga Cathedral - Meet the guide in Riga to embark on a journey to Lithuania. During the drive, the guide shares historical and cultural insights about Latvia, Lithuania, and the destinations to be visited throughout the day.
  • Kalviai - Enjoy a guided photo stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border. Discover the historical importance of the border…
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Guided visits to the Hill of Crosses and key sites in Jelgava
  • All taxes and fees
  • Bottled water
  • External visit to Jelgava Palace with historical explanation
  • Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided photo stop at the Latvia–Lithuania border
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and drinks (available for purchase during the tour; pre-order option available)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

• A well-paced full-day experience
This tour is crafted to provide a balanced and relaxed experience, allowing ample time to enjoy each location without rushing through the highlights.
• Guided insight and personal time at the Hill of Crosses
Discover the history and symbolism of this significant site with your guide, followed by free time for…

Location
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Please meet the driver/guide in front of the main entrance of Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Davewf2316qo
Nov 10, 2025
Hill of Crosses - A Grand Day Out! - Have wanted to see the Hill of Crosses for a while, so this trip was a great opportunity to visit and also see some of the country outside of Riga plus some of Lithuania. Erlens our tour guide was excellent, (6 stars) being extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I'd highly recommend!
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Jakeharris64
Nov 7, 2025
Would recommend - Erlens provided a insightful, interesting and comedic experience. Fully comfortable experience for English speakers. Would recommend if have a spare day in Riga.
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Milky44
Nov 2, 2025
Absolutely Amazing Tour - Booked this as we had a spare day in Riga. The tour is must do! The tour guide was excellent and kept us informed the whole day. The hill of crosses is spectacular. The restaurant we stopped for lunch at was lovely. It was an amazing day and tour I highly recommend!
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Anne
Oct 29, 2025
Impressive - Impressive due to its uniqueness and originality! You can feel there – on this very small piece of land – an incredible force by so many crosses .. you can feel the passage of years and the strength of a resistance!
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Allyson
Oct 27, 2025
Great tour, great guide, great value! - This was a fun and fascinating tour and a very good value! Our guide Viktorija was so knowledgeable and informative, not only about the places we saw, but also about Latvia's past and present. She made sure we had enough time for each stop and made an effort to talk to the solo travelers. I highly recommend it!
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Venture09936283856
Oct 21, 2025
Hill Of Crosses tour - Great day 9.am till 4.30pmish Plenty to see Ellen's guide was brilliant. Over an hour at Hill of crosses and lovely meal on way back we had homemade pumpkin soup and a croissant filled with salad and avocado and warm .Two lovely cakes and we both had a lovely hot chocolate each all for around 18 euros.
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P1440resharonr
Oct 15, 2025
Amazing experience - Our guide was very welcoming ,very knowledgeable . Really enjoyed the day 😁.The journey was very comfortable .we stopped for lunch at a local restaurant,food was good.
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Danmz2629uc
Oct 14, 2025
Hill of crosses - We had a great experience from beginning to end Great driver and comfortable van Ellen's our guide could not have been any better,informative, funny and friendly These two gentlemen represent your company well Thanks
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Canadiancurlyfry
Oct 19, 2025
Very humbling and shows that one place can help people from anywhere - I saw pictures online before going but it didn’t prepare me for just how many crosses are on this hill. By hill I also mean more of a mound of earth. The crosses are placed there by people of different beliefs, for different reasons and with any type of cross. There are crosses carved in wood with ornate designs, metal crosses with intricate designs, crosses made from rocks, legos, sticks, bike gears, glass and anything else you could imagine. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate the faith and hope people have when they come here. You won’t see anything like this anywhere else, so if you’re in the area, go for a humbling site. The true beginning of this hill is unknown but there are legends of how it started.
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Jcmurtagh
Oct 11, 2025
True local experience - This is a wonderful day trip for those with limited time in Latvia. The guide was incredibly knowledge of local history and culture and shared all her knowledge with the group. We saw the hill of crosses in Lithuania, the Latvian/Lithuanian border where we stopped for photos, a Russian Orthodox Church and old castle in Jelgava and had lunch is the most quaint little restaurant on the water front. You could just sit back and relax for the day while learning and seeing new things and places. Delighted I went!
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From $58
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).