A Self-Guided Tour of Lithuania’s Medieval Capital Trakai
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.
Your experience
Stop 1
The tour starts at the Trakai History Museum and winds through Karaite Street, where you can admire its colorful wooden houses.
Stop 2
Marvel at Lake Galve, a former medieval fishing area and more recently a centre for yachting and boating
Stop 3
Follow the majestic story of Vytautas Didysis the Great, who built the castle and extended Lithuania from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea
Stop 4
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.
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
Not included
- Entrance fees to optional stops en route
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins at the beginning of Kairaimu Street nr 5, at the blue wooden building that is Trakai Museum.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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