What to do and see in Riga, Riga Region: The Best Day Trips from

Breathtaking views and ancient history-all in one. This day tour offers a lot more than just beautiful views. You will see an ancient history and a lot more. Castles, castle ruins and evidence of old cultures can be found in this tour.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Take a day trip from Riga to Rundāle Palace and Hill of Crosses while learning about the history and people of two countries. Our knowledgeable local guides take you for a fun filled 7 hour road trip through Latvia and Lithuania.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Would you like to experience the beautiful moment when nature wakes up? This is definitely one of the best tours if you're a nature lover! You might feel sleepy at the start, but after a coffee/tea and that fresh crispy morning air - you'll be fully awake and happy! You will be picked up from your accommodation ~1,5 hour before the sunrise time. We'll take care of coffee/tea for you and also some fresh pastries so you can have that perfect start of the day! After the bog, we'll drive through beautiful Jurmala with a stop at the beach (you can also go for a swim in the summertime) and an optional stop at the viewing tower in Dzintari forest park! Let's chase the sunrise, let's wake up together with nature! Whether it is a sunny day or clouds are covering the sky - it will be beautiful. We promise!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, a pastry with your tea/coffee, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Use a chance to visit one more country on your list while visiting Riga! We can stop on the border between Latvia and Lithuania so you can take a photo with signs (optional). At the Hill of Crosses, you will have a chance to purchase a cross (at very reasonable prices) from the local people, to leave on the hill or take with you as souvenirs. Please note that you can also bring a cross which you've made yourself if you'd prefer to do so! At the Hill, we will take you on a guided tour so you get to know some stories and legends that will help you appreciate this place better. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves without the guide. After the Hill of Crosses we'll be driving to town Siluva where you'll have a free time to visit the chapel which was built on top of the stone (it is still there in the centre of the chapel) where Blessed Virgin Mary appeared back in 1608! After free time in Siluva, we'll be heading back to Riga.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Visit 'Paris of the North', with all the comfort and flexibility by using private transport. Taste some of the local delicacies at one of the biggest markets in Europe (guide included). The market provides the city with fish, meat, vegetables, cheese, and much more. You will be able to try a variety of bites at each stand. Walk around the Old City of Riga with your driver/storyteller (for the in-depth historical experience an official guided tour is recommended). See the most iconic places before being transferred to your centrally located accommodation in Riga. N.B. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. The smells may be really strong at some of the stands (fish, meat). - Private transfer. - The unique tasting experience at the market with a local guide. - Discover the Old City of Riga.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Tasting at the Markets with a local guide, Orientation walk around Old City of Riga with Your driver/storyteller

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Visit one of the most popular sites in Lithuania! Visited by Pope John Paul II, this place has become an important pilgrimage site for Catholics. But please don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a religious site - everyone is welcome to visit this unique site - just as long as you respect the place and crosses that carry different stories with them! You will have a guided tour of the place - hear the story behind it, how it all started! We'll point out some traditional Lithuanian crosses, explain some symbols that can be seen there and give you overall information about the country, culture and its history. After the guided tour you will have free time to explore the place by yourselves - take some beautiful photos and just to take it all in as it really is breathtaking! Going there for the sunrise time will allow you to enjoy the place with no tourists around. Get the place for yourself! And save a lot of time as you will be back in Riga by noon if not earlier!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Couple pastries, a banana, muesli bar, a cup of coffee/tea to go

Exclusions: Lunch

Visit must-see places in Riga that are legacies of the city’s Soviet past. Through some extremely moving, sometimes horrifying stories find out what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. You will leave the "touristy areas" and see typical Soviet time buildings and monuments, and learn more about the fate of the Baltic States and its people during and after WWII. You'll end the tour in so called Stalin's Birthday Cake (aka. Academy of Sciences) where you'll enjoy beautiful views over Riga.

Inclusions: Local and professional guide, Public transportation tickets, All Fees and Taxes

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History comes alive with this full-day visit of famous castles and palaces. You'll be able to visit such landmarks as Rundale palace, Mezotne palace and Bauska castle. Our driver will advice best local restaurants for lunch. 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 and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. 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.

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

Exclusions: Gratuities, Museum entrances

Visit of famous beach resort Jurmala following Fisherman village and Visit to Nature Trail in ancient bog in comfort of private air conditioned vehicle. If you want to visit Latvian cuisine restaurant for lunch please inform our driver and he will book a table for you. Please require driver if you want to visit Fish Smokery with possibility to purchase freshly smoked fish from private smokery and he will make detour. Wooden architecture of Jurmala, seaside and pine forest walk, drive thru old fisherman villages and visit of ancient bog trail in Kemeri nature reserve. 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 and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. 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.

Inclusions: English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Visit of Cesis, Sigulda and Turaida Medieval Castles. As well beautiful city centre of Cesis and Sigulda.

Inclusions: English speaking driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Museum entrance tickets, Food and drinks, Gratuities