Top Latvia Bus Tours - page 2

Take a journey from Riga over the Lithuanian border to see the Kryžių Kalnas, or Hill of Crosses. The Christian pilgrimage site, consisting of thousands of metal and wooden crosses placed on a hillside, has stood as a powerful symbol of resistance and faith since it was first erected in the 19th century. This guided tour will recount the history of the site and the legends that have grown around it, while leaving time to explore the grounds on your own.

Embark on a journey to Kuldīga, a charming medieval town in the western part of Latvia, located along the banks of the River Venta. Known for Ventas Rumba, the widest waterfall in Europe, Kuldīga offers breathtaking natural beauty. If you visit in the spring, you might witness a unique natural phenomenon as vimbas fish leap over the 1.5-meter-high waterfall on their way to spawning areas. It's truly a spectacular sight! As of 2023, Kuldīga has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing the unique value of its Old Town. The town's enchanting streets and historic architecture are sure to captivate you. The journey from Riga to Kuldīga takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes each way, with exciting stops along the route to keep you entertained. This group tour is designed to be affordable, giving everyone the chance to experience the beauty of Kuldīga. Please note that the tour requires a minimum of three passengers to proceed.

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.

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.

Enjoy a diverse and memorable small-group day trip from Riga that blends culture, history, spirituality, and nature. Travel to the iconic Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, one of Europe’s most unique pilgrimage sites, before continuing to Jelgava, home to the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics. Capture great photos and hear engaging stories about the city’s fascinating and turbulent past. Your journey continues to Jurmala, Latvia’s beloved seaside resort town, known for its charming wooden architecture, vibrant promenade, and wide stretches of white-sand beach along the Baltic coast. Enjoy a relaxed stroll, breathe in fresh sea air, and sample local treats before returning to Riga. This small-group tour offers a well-balanced mix of architecture, history, religion, and nature—an excellent alternative to standard Hill of Crosses tours, and a perfect way to experience the diverse highlights of both Latvia and Lithuania in one enriching day. Tour operates with at least 3 guests.

Take a break from sightseeing in Riga to explore one of the most beautiful national parks in Latvia in the golden hour of sunset. Enjoy hassle-free transportation directly from your hotel and stroll along the boardwalk above the pristine bog landscape with a guide or on your own. Pause on the viewing platform to take in the vista and snap photos as the sun dips below the horizon.

Latvia offers some incredible castles to visit in Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis, all not far from the capital Riga. But fitting all three destinations into one day trip can be challenging on your own. A private tour makes it much easier, as a driver handles the logistics and you get to focus on enjoying the region’s beautiful medieval castles.

Immerse yourself in the captivating tapestry of the Baltics with our unique day tour. Begin your journey at the awe-inspiring Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, where the landscape is adorned with countless crosses bearing tales of faith and devotion. Next, prepare to be mesmerized by the opulence of Rundale Palace, an architectural marvel that will transport you to a bygone era of grandeur and extravagance. Explore its ornate halls and stroll through its vibrant gardens, feeling like royalty for a day. As the tour continues, travel back in time to Bauska Castle, where the stories of knights and duchesses come to life within its ancient walls. Each stop on this adventure offers a glimpse into the rich history and profound beauty of the Baltics, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime. Join us on this unique journey through time and culture. Join us on this journey through time and discover the unique history and beauty of the Baltics.

Sigulda Castle and Turaida Castle are two of Latvia’s stunning 13th-century buildings, but it can be tricky to tick them off in a day without hiring a car. Depart from your Riga hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to the castles with our English-speaking driver. Get introductory information about the area’s history and take in the views of the landscape from the castles.

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.

Discover the rich history of Latvia on this half-day private palace tour from Riga. Explore the beautiful 18th-century Rundale Palace, one of the two Baroque palaces built for the Dukes of Courland, and the 16th-century Bauska Castle, which was built on even older castle ruins and then transformed into a palace. Admire the beautiful Latvian countryside as you drive from the busy city of Riga to the Bauska region.

Discover the magical Ķemeri Bog, the city of Jūrmala, and the Baltic coast with a local guide on a day trip from Riga. Snacks and water are included. Start your tour from Riga and head to the Ķemeri National Park trail, which is one of the most photographed places in Latvia. Walk along the wooden boardwalk trail (3.4 km). At the bog observation tower, enjoy a short snack break with a selection of sweet and savory Latvian snacks. Then, head to Ķemeri Resort Park, a favorite spot for both locals and tourists. It’s a beautiful place for a walk, with restored park trails, several small bridges, pavilions, a stream, and lovely trees and ornamental plants. After exploring the park, head to the popular pedestrian street in the resort town of Jūrmala, which is lively all year round. After strolling along Jomas street, arrive at the Dzintari Beach. Enjoy the sound of the Baltic Sea and the beautiful sandy beach.

Leave life in the city behind, reunite with nature and have an amazing day outdoors by listening to bird songs, sounds of running water in the creeks and just simply hearing wind in the tree leaves. The hike starts in Sigulda town and goes through the the biggest and most diverse nature parks of Latvia - "Gauja National Park". Your hike will begin with visiting the historical Sigulda medieval castle ruins before immersing into the world of small trails, views, forests, meadows and variety of vegetation like different plants, flowers and mushrooms. Distance of the hike is ~15 km (89% nature; 20% city). Terrain is hilly, but not difficult - foot paths and stairs. Total ascent during the hike is ~100 m.

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.

Visit Latvia’s biggest and most popular beach resort, Jurmala, on this half-day tour from Riga. Enjoy magnificent views as you drive along the Baltic coast, stroll around the historic town of Jurmala, and explore the beautiful beaches, then tuck into Latvian cuisine (own expense) at a local restaurant.

Step back in time and experience the grandeur of the Baltics on our day tour. First, stop at Bauska Castle and learn about the rich history of the Livonian Order. Explore the castle's towers and walk the same halls as knights and duchesses. Next, prepare to be dazzled by the opulence of Rundale Palace, one of the most magnificent Baroque palaces in the Baltics. You'll feel like royalty as you walk through the grand halls, admiring the ornate stucco work and intricate frescoes. Take a stroll through the immaculate gardens, which bloom in vibrant colors all year round. And then as a bonus, visit Jelgava Palace, a stunning example of neoclassical architecture. Marvel at the palace's grandeur, which has been beautifully restored after being destroyed in a fire. Walk through the palace's lush park, which is home to exotic plants and trees from around the world. Join us on this journey through time and discover the unique history and beauty of the Baltics.

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.

Riga is a very diverse city with different architectural style buildings and even different culture areas! If you feel like you can cover the Old Town by yourself, but you'd also love to see surroundings with a local guide, this is perfect! We'll take you through some of the main sights around the Old Town. We'll tell you stories, funny legends, show you some beautiful architecture and point out weird and charming things so you get to see our city from a different point of view! Tour is quite flexible, so if you have something else in mind that you'd like to see in the central circle of Riga, we can easily customize this tour. Let's go for a ride, shall we?

History comes alive with this full-day trip to Hill of Crosses in Lithuania and famous Latvian castle and palace. Just two hour drive from Riga. You'll be able to visit such landmarks as Hill of Crosses, Rundale palace and Bauska castle. Our driver will advice best local restaurants for lunch if you will require. Please note that this daytrip does not include licensed guide service. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at an additional cost at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed so we can book it for you. Please keep in mind or check sites you desire to visit as during the Winter month some sites do not operate every day of the week. Our drivers will advice alternative sites to fill up your day if any of the sites are closed.

Jurmala is a Latvian beach resort city - 5th largest city in the country! Located just 30min drive from the Riga city centre, it is the perfect destination for sunny day at the beach, a frosty walk in the wintertime and of course - this is the perfect city to admire different architecture styles all standing side by side! We invite you to go on a beautiful drive through tour of the city followed by a walk on the pedestrian street and after all to end the day on the beach with a beautiful sunset! Of course, we can not guarantee a sunny day and that sunset part, but as we mentioned, the city has so much more to offer so it is stunning at any time of the day and in any weather conditions. And did we mention that you can go for a swim as well? We like to keep our tours enjoyable and flexible so we will give you some free time to spend on the beach in the way that you want - swimming, having a drink at the beach bar, picnicking in the white sand or anything else that you can imagine!

Take a guided morning walk on the famous Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. Dive into the breathtaking scenery of untouched raised bog habitats as you leisurely walk along the sturdy wooden boardwalk. Explore the enchanting Great Ķemeri Bog throughout the year, from vibrant blooms in spring to lush greenery in summer, golden hues in autumn, and tranquil beauty in winter. Have a wonderful time, learning about the area while enjoying the outdoors. The second is another breathtaking hiking sport - the Slokas Lake nature trail. Explore unique wetland ecosystems here including the most impressive highlight - the unique flooded Black alder swamp forest, the amazing Sloka Lake, the mesmerizing Vēršupīte River, and mixed old pine and spruce forests.

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting Baltic region, where history and culture come alive with every turn. Guided by an experienced tour driver, adventure seekers will explore the spiritual significance of Lithuania's Hill of Crosses, where thousands of crosses create a striking symbol of faith and resilience. In Latvia, delve into the opulent grandeur of Rundale Palace, often called the "Baltic Versailles," and walk in the footsteps of nobility through its lavish halls and beautiful gardens. For those drawn to history's untold stories, uncover the medieval mysteries of the Bauska Castle ruins, a majestic fortress perched between two rivers. It's a great tour for adventure seekers.

You will hike on some of the most beautiful and hidden nature trails in the famous Gauja National Park. You will also enjoy "forest bathing" - immersing yourself in a real natural forest and soaking it up through your senses to its fullest. After the hike, you will recharge your batteries by tasting some local goodies and local drinks during the pick-nick-style lunchtime. Before leaving Līgtne Town you will also have a chance to taste local fruit wines in the local wine shop. Next, you will visit Cēsis Town and its famous medieval castle and will also discover some of the most impressive sandstone cliffs in Europe at the Gauja river bank. Cēsis and its surroundings are one of Latvia's most beautiful places to visit. You get to know much about Latvian nature, culture, and history and will go some off-the-beaten-path as well.