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

Free cancellation available
Service animals welcome

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

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Entrance fees to optional stops en route

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Former Imperial Russian Postal Station, Kęstučio g. 1, Trakai, 21106
    The tour begins at the beginning of Kairaimu Street nr 5, at the blue wooden building that is Trakai Museum.
    End point
    Trakai Island Castle, Karaimų g. 43C, Trakai, 21104
    The tour ends at Trakai Island Castle Museum.

    User ratings

    Good value
    3.0
    Quality of service
    3.0
    Ease of access
    4.0

    Frequently asked questions





    Tell us how we’re doing and what we can improve

    Tickets and prices