Where the Hill of Crosses is located?

Hill of Crosses is located in Northern Lithuania, 46 km from the border of Latvia/Lithuania. Hill of Crosses is 123 km (1 hour and 45 min) drive from Riga and 220 km (2 hours and 35 min) drive from Vilnius.

When the first crosses were placed?

The first crosses were placed in 1831. In written records, the Hill of Crosses first time was mentioned in 1850.

How many crosses are at the sight?

There are about 200 000 crosses at the sight. The exact number is unknown and the hill gets bigger as more and more crosses are placed every single day.

Can the sight be visited during the winter?

The sight can be visited at any time of the year. The sight is very beautiful when covered with snow but please dress accordingly to the weather so you can stay at the place as long as you want.

Can I leave a cross at the sight?

Yes, you can leave a cross at the sight. You can make a cross by yourself and take it on a tour or purchase one on a sight.

Is there a minimum number of people required for the tour?

There is no minimum number of people required for the tour. Private tours can be set up also for solo travelers and couples.

Hill of Crosses Tour from Riga

Price from: 55 € /PP

Price Includes:

Hotel pick up/drop off
Transportation
Tour guide (optional)

Duration:

5 - 5.5 hours, including transfers

More than 200 thousand crosses in one place, on one hill. The Hill of Crosses is a historical and architectural monument, which attracts people with its peace, spirituality, authenticity and sacred nature. Its exact origins are unknown, but it is thought that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaičiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising. Over the centuries, not only crosses but giant crucifixes, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, statues of the Virgin Mary and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilgrims. On September 7, 1993, Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses, declaring it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice. In 2000, a Franciscan hermitage was opened nearby.

You can choose one of four options we have made or contact us with your own program:

Hill of Crosses

10:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your preferences)
11:10 a photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
12:00 noon arriving at the Hill of Crosses (a guided tour, followed by a free time of 40 min – can be extended if the group wants)
13:30 leaving Hill of Crosses for Riga
15:15 drop off at your hotel/Riga Old town

Price 70 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation and a guided tour of the Hill of Crosses.

Price 55 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation, an English-speaking driver and free time at the Hill of Crosses (1 hour).

If you wish to have a private tour, it costs an extra 60 EUR in total. In that case, no other tourists will be added to the tour and you will have unlimited free time at the Hill of Crosses.

Hill of Crosses and Jelgava town

10:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your preferences)
11:10 a photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
12:00 noon arriving at the Hill of Crosses (a guided tour, followed by a free time of 40 min – can be extended if the group wants)
13:30 leaving Hill of Crosses
14:40 arriving at Jelgava (photo stop at Jelgava Palace and a drive through the city on a way to Riga)
15:45 drop off at your hotel/Riga Old town

Price 80 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation and a guided tour of the Hill of Crosses, a drive through Jelgava with a photo stop at Jelgava Palace.

Price 65 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation, an English-speaking driver and free time at the Hill of Crosses (1 hour), a drive through Jelgava with a photo stop at Jelgava Palace.

If you wish to have a private tour, it costs an extra 75 EUR in total. In that case, no other tourists will be added to the tour and you will have unlimited free time at the Hill of Crosses and Jelgava town.

Hill of Crosses and Siauliai city in Lithuania

10:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your preferences)
11:10 a photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
12:00 noon arriving at the Hill of Crosses (a guided tour, followed by a free time of 40 min – can be extended if the group wants)
13:30 leaving Hill of Crosses
13:45 arriving at Siauliai (free time of 1 hour to explore the city. Can be extended if the group wishes to have lunch)
14:45 Leaving Siauliai city for Riga
16:45 Drop off at your hotel

Price from 85 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation; guided tour of Hill of Crosses and free time at Siauliai city.

Price from 70 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation, an English-speaking driver, free time at the Hill of Crosses (1 hour), and Siauliai city (1 hour).

If you wish to have a private tour, it costs an extra 75 EUR in total. In that case, no other tourists will be added to the tour and you will have unlimited free time at Hill of Crosses and Siauliai city.

Hill of Crosses & Rundale Palace + photo stops at Jelgava Palace and Bauska castle

09:00 Pick up from your hotel (pick up time can be adjusted to your preferences)
09:50 arriving at Jelgava (photo stop at Jelgava Palace and drive through the city on a way to Hill of Crosses)
10:40 a photo stop on the border of Latvia-Lithuania
11:30 arriving at the Hill of Crosses (a guided tour, followed by a free time of 40 min – can be extended if the group wants)
13:00 leaving Hill of Crosses for Rundale Palace
14:00 arriving at Rundale Palace (free time of 2 hours to explore Rundale Palace on your own). Free time includes also a lunch break (own expense) if the group decides.
16:15 arriving at Bauska castle (15 minutes free time to take photos from outside of the castle and visit the view tower (tickets are not included)
17:40 drop off at your hotel/Riga Old town

Price 115 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation and a guided tour of the Hill of Crosses, a drive through Jelgava town with a photo stop at Jelgava Palace, free time at Rundale Palace and Bauska castle.

Price 95 EUR/pp (if at least 3 people in a group), including transportation, an English-speaking driver and free time at the Hill of Crosses (1 hour), a drive through Jelgava with a photo stop at Jelgava Palace, free time at Rundale Palace and Bauska castle.

If you wish to have a private tour, it costs an extra 90 EUR in total. In that case, no other tourists will be added to the tour and you will have unlimited free time at each of the sights.

We keep the groups small (max 6-8 people in the group); If you are in a group of more than 8 people, we can offer only a private tour.

There is an option to be dropped off at the Siauliai coach or train station to continue your way to Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipeda.

FAQ: Hill Of Crosses Tour

Where the Hill of Crosses is located?

Hill of Crosses is located in Northern Lithuania, 46 km from the border of Latvia/Lithuania. Hill of Crosses is 123 km (1 hour and 45 min) drive from Riga and 220 km (2 hours and 35 min) drive from Vilnius.
When the first crosses were placed?

The first crosses were placed in 1831. In written records, the Hill of Crosses first time was mentioned in 1850.
How many crosses are at the sight?

There are about 200 000 crosses at the sight. The exact number is unknown and the hill gets bigger as more and more crosses are placed every single day.
Can the sight be visited during the winter?

The sight can be visited at any time of the year. The sight is very beautiful when covered with snow but please dress accordingly to the weather so you can stay at the place as long as you want.
Can I leave a cross at the sight?

Yes, you can leave a cross at the sight. You can make a cross by yourself and take it on a tour or purchase one on a sight.
Is there a minimum number of people required for the tour?

There is no minimum number of people required for the tour. Private tours can be set up also for solo travelers and couples.