Discover the lakeside town of Trakai on an 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.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: Lithuanian, English, Russian
Audio guide included: Spanish, Ukrainian, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Lithuanian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Jessica – United Kingdom

The whole tour was excellent. It was a great and efficient way to see Trakai town and castle. We had time to visit the whole castle, the exhibition inside, walk round it and then have a delicious lunch in a cafe over looking the lake with the most delicious food. Well worth it.

Pia – Denmark

Great drive from Vilnius to Trakai, with a nice overall information about Lithuania and Vilnius. Plenty of time to explore the area, have a cold drink before the driver took us back to Vilnius

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 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

Meeting point

Meet at the tourist bus stop on Odminiu Square, Vilnius.

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Important information

Know before you go

The tour may be canceled if there are not enough participants

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 616 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.3/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4/5

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Really informative audio guide on the trip out in a lovely comfy minibus. Trakai castle was fantastic and so was the setting on a serene lake. The town itself was very quiet but that could be just the off season. Maybe there’s more open in summer. But a lovely area to relax and go for a walk….

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Vilnius: Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers