From Riga: Rundāle Palace, Bauska Castle & Ķemeri Bog Walk

10 hours • Not CancellablePickup availableInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Ronda Sprints Solutions SIA • 5.0 from 2 reviews

Why we love it?

This 10-hour guided day tour from Riga offers a carefully paced exploration of southern Latvia’s cultural and natural highlights. You’ll visit the baroque Rundāle Palace with a hosted tour and digital audio guide, and may be joined by a licensed palace guide on select dates. The medieval Bauska Castle reveals the region’s turbulent borderland history, contrasting with the palace’s grandeur. A gentle walk along the Ķemeri Boardwalk takes you into the Great Ķemeri Bog without any strenuous hiking. The tour includes a sit-down lunch at Aveni restaurant, where you can order and pay directly, with local dishes suggested by your guide. Throughout the day, hand-picked Latvian drinks, snacks, and sweets are served on board, accompanied by stories about their origins. The journey begins and ends in Riga Old Town, providing a comfortable and informative way to experience Latvia’s heritage and landscapes.
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Itinerary

Pickup in Riga Old Town

Meet your guide at one of our two Riga Old Town pickup points: outside Grand Hotel Kempinski, near the Latvian National Opera, or outside Triangular Bastions at the other end of the Old Town. Your exact pickup point is confirmed after booking.

Ķemeri Boardwalk

Bauska Castle

Lunch at Aveni

Rundāle Palace

Optional microbrewery stop

If time permits, stop at a local microbrewery for a quick pint before the drive back to Riga. Drinks are paid for separately.

Return to Riga

Drive back to Riga after the final stop. Drop-off is at the agreed Riga point or confirmed hotel location.

Please Note

  • Meeting PointWe meet at one of two pickup points in central Riga (Triangula Bastion or Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga). Exact details are shared when you book.What to WearComfortable walking shoes are essential. Bauska Castle involves uneven surfaces and stairs, and the Ķemeri boardwalk can be slick after rain. Dress in layers, especially in spring and autumn. A light waterproof is sensible if rain looks possible at the bog.AccessibilityRundāle Palace is partially accessible for wheelchair users (ground floor). The Ķemeri boardwalk is flat wooden boards and works for most mobility aids in dry weather. Bauska Castle involves stairs and uneven terrain, the hardest stop on the day for reduced mobility. Please let us know in advance if you have any mobility concerns and we’ll plan the day around them.ChildrenChildren are welcome. The boardwalk loop is flat and pram-friendly. Let us know the ages of your children when you book and Daiga will plan accordingly. Child price €70.CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the excursion for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. If we cancel for weather or vehicle reasons, you get a full refund or a free reschedule, your choice.Not Suitable ForThis is a full-day experience of around 10 hours with moderate walking on palace interiors, gardens, uneven or cobbled surfaces, and a flat boardwalk loop into the bog. Not suitable for guests who cannot manage stairs at all (Bauska Castle has tower stairs and uneven medieval stone). Please message Daiga before booking with any mobility concerns to confirm the day will work for you.What to BringComfortable walking shoes. Weather-appropriate clothing. Latvian weather can change quickly, so a light jacket or rain protection is sensible year-round. Reusable water bottle. Lunch money for the restaurant. Snacks, drinks and the curated Latvian van tasting are provided.House RulesNo smoking in the vehicle. No outside alcohol or drugs (the small Latvian tasting in the van is provided by Daiga). No littering in the palace grounds, castle grounds or national park. Stay on the boardwalk at Ķemeri at all times. Off-boardwalk walking is not permitted on this visit.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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