A Self-Guided Tour of Lithuania’s Medieval Capital Trakai

45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Trokai. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll breathe in the blue skies surrounding the colourful wooden city and its castle.

Trakai is home to Lithuania’s characteristic bright blue lakes and breathtaking scenery. On this walking tour, you’ll get to know the medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and soak up its rich history and surrounding natural beauty.

You'll wind through Karaite Street, where you can admire its colourful wooden houses. Tour producer Agnieska will tell you about the Caraite nation, which arrived from Crimea 600 years ago. You’ll hear stories of local folklore as you cross the bridge to Trakai Island Castle, the town’s main attraction, which dates back to the 1300s.

As you walk around its perimeter, Agnieska will share stories about medieval battles at this gothic castle and its place in modern Trakai and Lithuania.

What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Entrance fees to optional stops en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins at the beginning of Kairaimu Street nr 5, at the blue wooden building that is Trakai Museum.

End point

The tour ends at Trakai Island Castle Museum.

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts at the Trakai History Museum and winds through Karaite Street, where you can admire its colorful wooden houses.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Marvel at Lake Galve, a former medieval fishing area and more recently a centre for yachting and boating

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Follow the majestic story of Vytautas Didysis the Great, who built the castle and extended Lithuania from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea

    Admission ticket free
  • Trakai Island Castle Museum (Pass by)

    As you walk around the perimeter, you'll hear stories about medieval battles at this gothic castle and its place in modern Trakai and Lithuania.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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