Riga to Vilnius transfer with Rundale Palace and Hill of Crosses

Two Baltic landmarks on the way between cities, without renting a car or booking separate stops.

A private transfer from Riga to Vilnius that stops at Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses, with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport for 1 to 6 passengers. You explore the palace's opulent halls and gardens, pause for lunch or a walk, then visit the sacred Hill of Crosses before continuing to Vilnius.

The experience

Getting from Riga to Vilnius usually means a straight drive or a flight. This transfer builds in two stops that most travelers skip: Rundale Palace, a Baroque estate with gilded carvings and formal gardens, and the Hill of Crosses, a spiritual site where thousands of crosses cover a hillside. The route takes seven hours total, which means you're not rushing through either place. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English, so the stops are explained rather than just pointed out.

At Rundale Palace, you walk through the opulent halls (stucco work, frescoes, the full grandeur of 18th-century design), and then have time to stroll the gardens or grab lunch at a local spot nearby. The pace is yours. The guide doesn't herd you back to the van on a schedule. The Hill of Crosses comes next, a landscape of wooden crosses planted in the earth, each one a marker of faith and history. It's a quiet, powerful place, very different from a palace but equally worth the detour. After that, the drive continues to Vilnius, and you arrive in the city center rather than at an airport or a bus station on the edge of town.

The vehicle seats either 1 to 3 passengers or 4 to 6, depending on which option you book. Infants can travel in a car seat or stroller, and service animals are welcome. This is not a group tour where you wait for strangers or follow a rigid schedule. It's a private route shaped around your pace and your interests in the two stops.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide for the full journey.
• stop at Rundale Palace with time to explore the halls and gardens.
• stop at the Hill of Crosses.
• flexible lunch break or leisurely stroll during the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-3 personsUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00includes pickup

4-6 personsUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 33

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?Book the option for 1 to 3 passengers if you're traveling solo or as a couple and want an intimate pace. Choose 4 to 6 passengers if you're a family or small group and want to share the cost. Either way, the private vehicle means you control the stops and the rhythm of the day, without waiting for a group or following a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

How much time do I actually spend at Rundale Palace?

The itinerary doesn't fix a duration, so you have flexibility to explore the halls and gardens at your own pace during the stop. Lunch or a walk through the grounds is built into the day, and the guide is with you to explain what you're seeing.

What is the Hill of Crosses and why do people visit it?

The Hill of Crosses is a sacred site in Lithuania where thousands of wooden crosses have been planted over centuries, each one representing faith, prayer or remembrance. It's a spiritual landmark and a powerful symbol of Lithuanian identity, very different from a typical tourist attraction.

Do I need to buy tickets to Rundale Palace separately?

Yes. Rundale Palace entrance is not included in the transfer price. Adult tickets are 12 euros, youth (students) 8.50 euros, and children 3.50 euros. You pay at the palace when you arrive.

Is the guide with me the whole time, or just during the stops?

The guide travels with you in the vehicle and is present at both Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses to provide context and explanation. The transfer itself is a guided experience, not just a ride.