Rundale Palace Sightseeing Tour - Riga

Tour Information

Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Hotel pickup Available

Duration: 6 Hrs

Departure Time :
Daily tours, on request., Nov-Mar: 11:00, Apr-Oct: 12:00 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Valid from the time you.. read more
Departure Details :
Town Hall square, House of the Blackheads, from Yellow umbrella.
Return Details :
Town Hall square or hotel
Cancellation Policy :
This activity is non-refundable

Overview

Rundale, one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Latvia, was built in 1736-1740 as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron. The palace was designed by the outstanding Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the creator of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. Crystal chandeliers, silk wallpaper, rich stucco molding, sculptures, luxurious tiled fireplaces, mirrors, elegant galleries and refined colors and frescos were made by Italian artists Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucci. Now the renovated areas show the former glory of the palace. During the summer the tour includes a visit to the palaces French regular park.

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Start time: Nov-Mar: 11:00, Apr- Oct: 12:00.
The whole tour usually takes around 6 hours. This tour is mostly inside, so different weather conditions don't normally have any impact on the tour. During the summer there is the possibility to visit the magnificent Rundale palace Rose garden.
Rundale is an extraordinary place from Barocco era. More than 40 rooms have been restored in their full glory. The chambersof the Duke and the duchess are worth visiting. To experience the aura, you must visit the palace.
Extra admission tickets: 6-9 euros.
Hotel pick up and drop off can be arranged.
Meals are not included in the price.