Half-Day Private Trip to Rundale Palace and Garden

Riga, Latvia

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Overview

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.

Take a half-day trip of the palaces of the Bauska region
Discover the beautiful 18th-century Baroque Rundale Palace
Learn about Latvia’s history as you explore the Bauska Castle
Enjoy a personalized experience with a private driver and vehicle

What's Included

English speaking driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private trip
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Bottled water

Gratuities
Museum entrances

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pickup from Hotel or address in Riga city.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Rundale Palace Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 8 reviews

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A Relaxed, Private, and Memorable Visit to Rundāle Palace and Bauska Castle

Timothy_S, Dec 2025

We did the Half-Day Private Trip to Rundāle Palace and Garden through Viator and had a wonderful experience. The tour guide was very friendly, professional, and accommodating, and arrived early for pickup at our hotel. The car was spacious, clean, and comfortable, which made the drive very pleasant. Rundāle Palace itself was the highlight—absolutely beautiful. We visited in December during the off-season, and it truly felt like we had the palace almost entirely to ourselves, which made the experience even more special and unhurried. On the return trip, we stopped at Bauska Castle, which was a great addition to the tour. I highly recommend climbing the tower there—the views are well worth it. I traveled with my wife, and this private tour was a perfect, relaxed way to see these historic sites. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for your review.

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Guangzhao_C, Aug 2024

Beautiful palace and garden to explore and create memories. Trip was a relaxing drive into the Latvian country side. Driver was on time and very friendly. Would definitely go on other trip next time I'm in Latvia.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you very much, it was a pleasure!

A wonderful drive in the country.

Lewis_S, Jun 2022

Normunds was our driver, he was also our window into Latvia. As we drove from Riga to the castle and palace he was wealth of knowledge about his country. We learned about life before freedom and after the removal of soviet rule. On the drive we requested traditional Latvian lunch. Normunds did not disappoint, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch with him at an outside dining area near the Rundale Palace. The food and drink were very good as was our dinner conversation.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear Lewis, Thank you very much for the review and your visit to Latvia! It was a pleasure.

Fabulous Rundale!

Justine, Feb 2020

Our driver, Carlos, was efficient, friendly and flexible. He answered our questions fully and we understand Riga and Latvia better as a result. Bauska Castle was under renovation but Rundale Palace was spectacular.