Top Latvia Bus Tours

Dear cruisers docking in Riga! If you’re eager to immerse yourself in the rich history and enchanting beauty of the city on your first visit, join us for an exceptional shore excursion designed to captivate and delight. Experience the historic charm of Riga’s Old Town, admire the city’s remarkable Art Nouveau architecture, and wander through the quaint streets of the city center. Please note that this tour involves a significant amount of walking within Riga’s pedestrian areas. To balance the experience, we have also reserved free time in the Old Town, allowing you to relax, explore at your own pace Our knowledgeable guides are dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience, ensuring you fully absorb the unique character and atmosphere of Riga. With a guaranteed timely return to the port and a 24-hour cancellation policy, you can explore with complete peace of mind.

Spend an unforgettable day journeying from Riga across the border to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Leave Latvia behind for a short while to see this famous pilgrimage site where people have been leaving crosses and praying for generations. On the way back to Riga, stop for photos at the border and see the city of Jelgava pass by.

What better way to see the fascinating city of Riga than on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour available for either 24 or 48-hours. With so much to explore, from the beautiful UNESCO-listed Old Town, numerous parks, excellent museums, and thriving underground music and arts scene, there is something for everyone, and the best way to discover it all is aboard our comfortable, double-decker buses. Sit back, relax and admire panoramic views from the top-deck as we drive past all the not-to-be-missed attractions. With the freedom to hop-on and hop-off as much as you like, you can create your own itinerary suited to your interests and needs. Informative audio guides are available in a variety of languages, ensuring you learn lots of interesting facts about this beautiful city and its history. Book with City Sightseeing today and get ready to explore Riga!

See Latvia beyond Riga on this full-day, small-group tour to Rundale Palace, Bauska Castle, and the Hill of Crosses—across the border in Lithuania. Rather than hiring a car, relax onboard an air-conditioned vehicle as your guide provides insightful commentary. Snap photos of historic buildings, enjoy the picturesque countryside, and learn more about Latvia's rich culture and history.

If you are traveling from Riga to Vilnius, you can turn the trip into a sightseeing excursion. This tour takes you for stops at such attractions as Bauska Castle and the Hill of Crosses along the way. Your trip includes comfortable transportation and a guidebook to learn more about each location.

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. 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.

Discover aspects of Riga’s Jewish history that most guidebooks miss on this half-day private guided tour. Journey across the city—both by car and on foot—to explore historically significant landmarks, hear about wartime Jewish ghettos, and take in several of the most notable examples of Riga’s art nouveau architecture movement, designed by Jewish architect Mikhail Eisenstein.

Avoid the slow shuffling pace of shared groups and set your own pace with this private sightseeing tour of Riga. Begin with a walking tour of the Old Town of Riga to see historic attractions such as the Dome Cathedral and House of the Blackheads. Continue by heading out of the historical center to see some of Riga’s impressive art nouveau architecture, before finishing at the Central Market.

Set out from Riga to explore some of Latvia’s most popular landmarks and learn facts you won’t hear in most guidebooks on this full-day small-group guided tour. Hear about the cultural significance of the Hill of Crosses, walk the gilded halls of Rundale Palace, gaze up at the architectural wonders of Bauska Castle, and much more.

Leave Riga behind for the day to marvel at the medieval Bauska Castle, see the baroque architecture of Rundāle Palace, and walk through the Hill of Crosses, a famous pilgrimage site where people have come to pray and leave crosses behind for generations. Make the journey from one location to the next with the help of a driver in a comfortable vehicle.

It can be tricky to work out how to make the most out of your time in Latvia when you’re on a tight timeline. Thankfully, this full-day small-group tour allows you to discover some of the country’s most popular sights in just one day. Explore Jurmala beach, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient city of Kuldiga, the Kemeri National Park boardwalk, and much more.

Discover the legendary treasures of Latvia - Bauska and Rundāle - with me, your local Bearded Guide in this half day tour. Your journey starts in Bauska Castle and Museum, which offers exhibits that are both directly related to the castle and introduce an idea of the 15th - 17th century castle life and its arrangement. There you will also visit recently renovated castle tower which offers pictureque views on two rivers - Mūsa and Mēmele becoming one - Lielupe river. Your second and final stop will be at Latvian little Versailles - Rundāle Palace and Gardens. This is a must see Baroque pearl in the Latvian countryside. You will have enough free time to wander around this beautiful palace and grand gardens which includes stables, French baroque garden, former hunting park, orchands and more. You will also be able to have lunch here, if you wish. This tour is for anyone who enjoys history, nature, and compelling legends, and wants to explore more of what Latvia has to offer.

Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses is a powerful monument to the Baltic nation's battle for independence and a pilgrimage site dating back to the 19th century. This day trip makes it easy for travelers in Riga to cross over the Latvian-Lithuanian border to visit this fascinating display of thousands of crosses while learning all about the site’s history and significance. This small-group tour also includes a stop at the historic city of Jelgava in Latvia.

A simple, but must excursion to create a first impression of Riga and to orient travelers. The main highlights of Riga in short time sightseeing combined driving and walking tours. It will be useful after excursion as well to know more what and where to eat, where to go, which museums to visit or how to fulfill the rest of the time. It is best to do with a local guide.

The Bog or swamp as a natural formation is not only interesting, but unique with its geomorphology, flora and fauna and of course stories. Small more than 150 years old pien trees, sphagnum moss, Labrador tee, sundews and many others things creating unique biotop. That is also place for formation of mineral water. Sunrises and sunsets are especially beautiful, but also at other times of the day throughout the year. After Bog walk short stop in Kemeri Health resort park and city center of Jurmala Sea resort. Informative, focused and easy. Biologist is my education and biology is my passion.

See the natural scenery of Kemeri National Park before the crowds arrive with this sunrise tour from Riga. Travel out to the national park first thing in the morning with your personal guide to experience the Great Kemeri Bog as the surrounding nature awakens for the day with the sunrise. Places on this private tour are limited to seven travelers.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Cesis and Sigulda from Riga. With our English speaking driver in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary and be able to focus on your interests along the way. Learn about the history of the region and visit three medieval castles.

Skip the hassle of finding your own way there and the crowds that come with shared tours by taking this private tour to the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble outside Riga. Learn about the history of the Salaspils Concentration Camp created and used by the Nazis from 1941 to 1945, as well as the memorial statues created to remember its victims. There is a limit of eight travelers on this tour.

Quickly cover as much of Riga as possible while your cruise makes port by taking this private sightseeing shore excursion into the city. Start with a walking tour of Riga’s Old Town as your guide shows you why the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, go for a drive to visit the Central Market and Riga’s art nouveau neighborhood. Places on this tour are limited to eight people.

Experience a private husky dog sledding tour from Riga with hotel pickup for an even more seamless experience. Travel to Salaspils to meet your husky team and learn sled control, which is an experience most tourists don't get. Drive your sled along a 3km track or try dog carting if the snow is low, then enjoy hot drinks and snacks in nature.

Cēsis Medieval Castle, the 13th-century Livonian Order fortress walked by candlelight with a lantern in your hand. Emperor's View (Ķeizarskats), the cliff edge where the Gauja Valley opens beneath you. Tsar Alexander II stood here in 1862 and gave the spot its name Award-winning artisan rye-bread bakery visit, a hands-on tour with a tasting of fresh-baked breads (spelt, rye, heritage grains) Turaida Castle & Museum Reserve, the red-brick fortress on the ridge — tower views over the Gauja, the Folk Song Hill sculpture garden, and the “Nature’s Pearls” outdoor conservation trail (insect hotel, heritage trees, hermit beetle) Cēsis Old Town walking tour, the surviving Hanseatic core — Vienības laukums, the wooden lanes, St John's Church, the German guild marks if you know where to look Sigulda Medieval Castle, the 13th-century Livonian Brothers of the Sword stone ruins (1207), with a view across the Gauja valley toward Turaida

Join this shared group trip to visit Rundale Palace and its beautiful gardens, and Bauska Medieval Castle! This is a great trip if you wish to get a hustle free trip to both of these places while accompanied by a friendly local driver who will tell you fun stories about the local life on the way! Enjoy free time at both places so you can soak up the history and culture at your own pace. Entrance tickets included in price.

Explore the enchanting Turaida and Sigulda regions with insights from your Bearded Guide. ‣ Start at the Turaida Museum Reserve, where medieval history unfolds amidst stunning landscapes. Enjoy breathtaking views from the castle tower. ‣ Then take an optional cable car ride high above the Gauja Valley for panoramic views. ‣ Visit Gutman's Cave, steeped in local legends, before savoring traditional Latvian cuisine at a local eatery (meal not included). ‣ The adventure continues with visits to Sigulda’s New Castle and the historic Livonian Order Castle ruins. ‣ Last stop at the iconic Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track, perfect for unique photos. This tour is ideal for history buffs and nature lovers alike. - Discover Turaida Museum Reserve with its captivating exhibitions - Optional cable car ride over the stunning Gauja Valley - Explore Gutman's Cave, rich in local legends - Visit historical sites including Sigulda's New Castle and Bobsleigh Track