5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
Overview
If you wish to go to the Hill of Crosses hustle free, this is perfect for you.
It’s a simple and easy ride to the Hill which takes about 1h 45min each way. There will be printouts to read on the way. Additionally there is a virtual tour available at the Hill (works online on your phone)!
Please know that you’re welcome to leave a cross on the Hill! There are local people selling them on site, but you can also bring one from your home country or make one yourself!
On the way back you'll have a chance to stop on the border for a photo and drive through the city of Jelgava.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Entry/Admission - Kryziu Kalnas
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Eleja, Eleja, Zemgale Region
Optional photo stop on Latvia-Lithuania border.
Stop At: Kryziu Kalnas, Jurgaiciai 81439 Lithuania
After an hour and half drive. You’ll have 1 hour free time to explore the Hill of Crosses before returning to Riga. There will be a virtual guide available (only works with WiFi) + informative printouts will be provided. At the Hill you’re welcome to leave a cross as well! It’s possible to purchase them on site or you can bring one with you.
After which we will have an hour drive to the next destination.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Jelgava, Jelgava, Zemgale Region
Drive through the 4th largest city of Latvia - Jelgava. Although most buildings are from Soviet days (the city was badly bombed during the war and has been rebuilt during Soviet times), there are some spectacular buildings from Russian Empire times as well! Printouts with info will be provided.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The travel time is already included in the total duration of 5 hours
- This is a shared ride where you'll go together with other travelers. Please know that it's 8 passengers max, so it is not a big tour bus.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Excellent trip to see the Hill of Crosses. Krista was the best guide, informative, fun and very friendly. Included extra stops along the way. Great to find a shared tour instead of having to get a private tour as a solo traveller.
Excellent trip to see the Hill of Crosses. Krista was the best guide, informative, fun and very friendly. Included extra stops along the way. Great to find a shared tour instead of having to get a private tour as a solo traveller.I absolutely loved this tour! We had a lot of fun. The guide was super-very knowledgeable, fun, spontaneous and had everything covered!
I absolutely loved this tour! We had a lot of fun. The guide was super-very knowledgeable, fun, spontaneous and had everything covered!Krista is a great guide. She is knowledgable, talkative and flexible. The tour to the hill of crosses was amazing. I’d highly recommend anybody to take this tour!
Krista is a great guide. She is knowledgable, talkative and flexible. The tour to the hill of crosses was amazing. I’d highly recommend anybody to take this tour!Le guide est super sympa est professionnel. Encore merci 🙏 . Petit groupe de 5 personne plus moi au top bonne organisation
Le guide est super sympa est professionnel. Encore merci 🙏 . Petit groupe de 5 personne plus moi au top bonne organisationI went to Riga Latvia to run in Worlds half marathon I stayed in old town in blue bird hostel I was very pleased with my stay the city was ver clean safe and not expensive I also travel to Jurmla a beautiful seaside town on Baltic coast I visit alot of sights and museum s and the parks were amaz...
I went to Riga Latvia to run in Worlds half marathon I stayed in old town in blue bird hostel I was very pleased with my stay the city was ver clean safe and not expensive I also travel to Jurmla a beautiful seaside town on Baltic coast I visit alot of sights and museum s and the parks were amazing every few block a park or green space I enjoyed my trip and would definitely recommend and I hope to go back I found people friendly and helpfulAmazing trip with an incredible guide Janis. Highly recommend! Janis was knowledgeable and fun. The Hill of Crosses was a spectacle not to be missed.
Amazing trip with an incredible guide Janis. Highly recommend! Janis was knowledgeable and fun. The Hill of Crosses was a spectacle not to be missed.