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Top 12 1-Day Tours in Latvia

12 tours  ·  from $47 a head

Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle - Rundale Palace, the day’s clear centerpiece
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Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

1.Group Day trip to Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Bauska Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Travel from Riga in a small air-conditioned van with a driver-guide such as Paul, Tomass, Gints, or Kristine. See Bauska Castle, tour Rundale Palace, cross into Lithuania for the Hill of Crosses, and return after about eight hours. Expect flexible free time, countryside views, and several hours on the road.

“I am glad I decided to do this trip. I could have visited these places by myself, however, having a guide to explain the background and also the history of those places made it much more enjoyable. The guide, Tomass, was extremely knowledgeable about the places we visited and really knew how to keep us informed and entertianed!”

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From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day - Wet forests, sulphur springs, and the story beneath the ground
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From Riga: Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

2.Best of Kemeri National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Riga with an eco-tour leader to Kemeri National Park, the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk, sulphur springs, Lake Kaņieris, and Ragaciems beach. Groups are capped at eight, with hotel pickup, round-trip transport, local Latvian snacks, and an improv-travel style that leaves room for nature and weather.

“My husband and I enjoyed our trip with Rolands. He was an expert on environmental issues and shared his knowledge and enthusisiam. with us. We enjoyed the diversity of the tour taking in bog, lake, forest and beach areas. He supplied a picnic of traditional Latvian fare, which we enjoyed. We were picked up promptly at our hotel and returned there afterwards.”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis - Turaida Castle and the Rose of Turaida
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Private Full-Day Trip to Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis

3.Private Full-Day Trip to Turaida, Sigulda, and Cesis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga to four medieval and archaeological sites in Gauja National Park with a private driver-guide. Visit Turaida, Sigulda, Cesis, and possibly Araisi or Zvartes Rock, with time to explore at your own pace. Guides such as Normunds, Jurijs, and Eduards are praised for flexible stops and local stories, though guiding can vary.

“A nice day in the countryside and a change from the city. 3 different castles all from the 1200's (originally) but with additional (much newer) building/exhibitions. I went in winter and was fortunate enough to see all of them under snow cover. If you like castles then this is definitely a trip for you. Guide/driver was excellent.”

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Private trip - Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day - A guided half-hour at Kryžių Kalnas
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Private trip – Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day

4.Private trip – Hill of Crosses / 2 countries in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel from Riga into Lithuania on a private 5 to 6-hour excursion to the Hill of Crosses. Guides such as Krista, Armand, Elrens, and VB explain the site’s religious and political story, then give you an hour to explore alone. Hotel pickup, water, air conditioning, and WiFi are included.

“Amazing tour guide who was very knowledgeable and interesting location. A nice 1/2 day trip from Riga with nice scenery.”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska - The Hill of Crosses: Lithuania’s most unusual pilgrimage site
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Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska

5.Private Full-Day Trip to Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace & Bauska

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Norman, Normund, or Andrejs. Visit Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, then Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle in Latvia. You set the pace, stop for lunch, and pay palace and castle entry fees separately.

“Our driver was excellent and let us go at our own pace. We used to use group tours but they are rushed and you don't get to learn the history behind different things as they rush you. We cannot recommend this service enough and will book the same driver for different tours in the future.”

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Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour - 2 countries in 1 day - Crossing into Lithuania
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Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour – 2 countries in 1 day

6.Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour – 2 countries in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46Best value

Travel from Riga into Lithuania by comfortable minivan or bus, with an English-speaking guide such as Tomas or Paul. Spend an hour at the moving Hill of Crosses, stop for a border photo, then return through Jelgava for an Orthodox cathedral, city views, a promenade walk, and optional lunch. You return to Riga with the afternoon still free.

“Tomas was a friendly guide and was interesting to chat to. The group was small which was nice, and he included toilet/snack buying breaks on the trip and stopped off at the Latvia Lithuania border to take photos, as well as a cool surprise stop on the way home. At the hill of crosses, he explained a bit about it then let us walk around by ourselves for an hour. It was very moving and interesting. It was very convenient to visit from Riga (compared to from within Lithuania) and I still had the rest of the afternoon left once the tour ended. I met a couple of other travellers…”

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Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses - 2 countries in 1 day - Crossing into Lithuania for Kryžių Kalnas
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Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses – 2 countries in 1 day

7.Sunrise at the Hill of Crosses – 2 countries in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Riga before dawn with a private guide such as Krista, Janis, Matiss, or Jānis, then cross into Lithuania for sunrise at Siauliai’s Hill of Crosses. You get a guided walk, 40 minutes to explore alone, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The long drive is the tradeoff for a quiet, memorable visit.

“Really cool site to see, I highly recommend it. The amount of crosses is shocking. We loved our guide Janus, he was a wealth of information and a super chill, nice guy.”

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Discover Best Of Gauja National Park In One Day - Krimulda estate and a living historic area
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Discover Best Of Gauja National Park In One Day

8.Discover Best Of Gauja National Park In One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $258

Travel from Riga to Gauja National Park for 8 to 12 km of seasonal hiking, a visit to Krimulda estate, and Turaida Museum Reserve. Guide Rolands, and sometimes Volters, lead small groups of up to eight, sharing local nature, history, legends, and Latvian culture. Hotel pickup and Turaida admission are included. Lunch is not.

“We had a wonderful trip with Rolands. He is such a friendly person, a terrific guide, and is very knowledgeable about the area’s significance and history. I would gladly book another trip with him!”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Jurmala and Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk - Jurmala beyond the beach
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Private Full-Day Trip to Jurmala and Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk

9.Private Full-Day Trip to Jurmala and Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Riga to Jurmala and the Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk with pickup at your hotel. Spend time at a fisherman’s open-air museum, walk the Baltic resort city’s sandy beach area, and follow a wooden trail through moss, lichens, birds, and wildflowers. The English-language experience is suited to groups of up to three.

“This was an amazing trip with a friendly driver. The sights were remarkable and appropriate for all age groups.”

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Small Group Day Trip From Riga To Kuldiga

10.Small Group Day Trip From Riga To Kuldiga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Riga to Kuldiga in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver. You’ll see Sabile’s unusual doll garden, explore Kuldiga’s old town, climb a 25-meter tower, and visit Venta Rapid, where you may cross the shallow waterfall barefoot in summer. Guides such as Jānis and Vytenis are known for warm storytelling.

“It was a great day out. Lots of countryside to see with our guide Jānis telling us stories and history about the area. Latvia Gem is a great company to travel with. They treated us more like family rather than just a tour company. Jānis our tour guide was so much fun, had us in fits of laughter with mythical stories, history and personal experiences. He was also extremely helpful as 2 of the 4 guests on our trip had leg or knee issues and needed help in and out of the minivan. Nothing was to much trouble for him he was very accommodating and a gentleman. We can highly…”

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Private Full-Day Trip to Bauska, Rundale and Jelgava Palace - Bauska Castle: medieval walls and river views
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Private Full-Day Trip to Bauska, Rundale and Jelgava Palace

11.Private Full-Day Trip to Bauska, Rundale and Jelgava Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Riga to three of Latvia’s finest historic sites in about seven hours. See Bauska’s medieval fortress, Rundale’s grand Baroque rooms and gardens, and Jelgava Palace. Your private group of up to three gets hotel pickup at 10:00 AM, an English-speaking guide, and flexible attention, while entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Sebastian was amazing. He drove us around, took us to castles and even made extra stops for us to see extra local heritage and shops. He listened to our conversations and came up with other places he thought we would want to see. He knew all the special places. It was great to get a real locals experience. We could not have had a better tour.”

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Day trip to Gauja National Park: animals, castles and a cave - Ligatne village and the old mill setting
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Day trip to Gauja National Park: animals, castles and a cave

12.Day trip to Gauja National Park: animals, castles and a cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $178

Travel from Riga with an English-speaking guide such as Lauris or Valdis, then walk Ligatne’s 4 km nature trail to see bears, elk, deer, and wild boar. Visit the old papermill village, Sigulda’s castle complex, and Gutman’s Cave. The small group is capped at eight, with transport and trail admission included.

“Our guide, Lauris, was very personable and knowledgeable. Aside from enjoying the walk through the nature trail, seeing many animals and birds, we learnt a lot about the history of Latvia. The site of the old mill with its caves carved out of limestone cliffs was also a highlight. We can recommend this tour”

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