Discover the lakeside town of Trakai on a private 4-hour audio guide tour from Vilnius and learn about its history as the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. See the stunning Insular Castle and Gothic-style monuments of the Old Town.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Driver
- Lithuanian, English, Russian
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, Ukrainian, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the beautiful lakeside town of Trakai
- Get some free time to shop and relax
- Learn about the Karaites ethnic group that settled in Trakai
Full description
Depart Vilnius, and then journey by air-conditioned minibus to the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the pretty lakeside town of Trakai. Listen to an informative audio commentary on the 28-kilometer (17-mile) journey, and then get 2.5 hours to explore the historic Old Town at leisure.
See the amazing Insular Castle and well-preserved ruins of Peninsula Castle, constructed in the 14th century before falling into disrepair in the 17th century. Rebuilt after World War II, Insular Castle is now considered a major landmark of Lithuania.
Learn about the small ethnic Karaites people who settled in Trakai, along with the Tartars, Russians, Jews and Poles who followed. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Galvė - the deepest of the region’s 200 lakes - before your return journey to Vilnius.
Includes
- Transportation by private, air-conditioned minibus
- Audio guide
- Entrance tickets
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet at the tourist bus stop on Odminiu Square, Vilnius.
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Know before you go
- Until May 1st 2021, this tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate. As such, there is a possibility the tour will be canceled if the minimum is not met. If this happens, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund