You will begin your day with pick-up at your hotel in Riga, then you will leave the city behind and travel to Bauska, a town positioned a strip of land between the River Mūsa and the River Mēmele. Your first stop will be at Bauska Castle, which is divided into two parts: you will start by exploring the ruined, 15th century castle of the Livonian Order, whose watchtower and powerfully-built walls looked out over the historic trade route from Lithuania to Riga. Then you will continue into the newer part of the castle, a restored 16th century residence built by the Dukes of Courland, where you’ll find exhibits of period costumes and weapons.
After Bauska Castle, you will visit Rundale Palace, a sprawling baroque building surrounded by manicured gardens and grounds. You will tour some of the two-story castle’s 138 elaborate rooms, stroll through the French-style garden, and visit the onsite museum of Latvian history. Throughout the visit, your guide will share stories about the palace’s history and royal inhabitants, helping to bring the grand architecture to life. At the end of your visit to Rundale Palace, you will return to Riga, where this tour will conclude with drop-off at your hotel.
Professional local guide
Entrance fees at Bauska Castle: 5€ adults, 2.50€ children
