Private Tour to Trakai From Vilnius: Explore 15th-Century Castle and Lake Galve Scenery
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11 Ratings
Vilnius
Embark on a private tour from Vilnius to Trakai and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage and breathtaking natural beauty of this idyllic island. Explore the 15th-century Trakai Castle, marvel at the stunning Lake Galve scenery, and learn about the diverse ethnic groups and culture of this lakeside resort. Enjoy the undivided attention of your knowledgeable private guide on this half-day adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Depart from your centrally located Vilnius hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle destined for Trakai. Relax during the 18-mile (29-km) journey to the island and admire stunning Lithuanian scenery as your guide shares intimate knowledge of the area.

On arrival, head straight to the 15th-century Trakai Castle to explore Eastern Europe’s only island castle. Delight in the ancient majesty of one of Lithuania’s most popular attractions and hear of the fortress’s rich historical heritage as you enjoy a guided tour of the castle.

Enrich your knowledge of Trakai’s cosmopolitan culture by learning of Karaites, a small Turkish ethnic group whose influence is evident in distinctive structures. Spend some leisurely time strolling the picturesque island resort and bid your guide farewell after drop-off at your Vilnius hotel.

Points of Interest

  • City tour bus-stop
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Driver included
  • Car transport for 1-2 passengers
  • Air-conditioned minivan for 3+ passengers
  • Central Vilnius hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the abundant history and beautiful nature of Trakai, a perfect island with an array of old architecture, on a half-day private tour from Vilnius. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, discover Trakai Castle from the 15th-century and increase your understanding of the resort’s diverse ethnic cultures near the lakeside. Adore the shining view of Lake Galve and wander around diverse old monuments located throughout the town. Benefit from the full attention of your guide on this private trip.

Location
City tour bus-stop
Šventaragio gatvė
Odminių Square bus stop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Clive_m
Oct 8, 2023
Great morning excursion - Anna, our friendly guide with a great sense of humour, provided a lot of interesting information on local and national history and culture during the excursion, which enhanced our visit to the castle at Trakai. Would highly recommend!
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Natashaa661
May 14, 2023
Beautiful place - Nice place, beautiful castle. It is very easy to approach it by car. Nice little village Trakai around the castle, with old houses
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Michael_a
Dec 29, 2022
Great day in Trakai - We had a nice short drive from Vilnius to Trakai with our very knowledgeable guide, Agnes. She provided insights about all things, not limited to the Trakai sites exclusively. She also helped navigate difficult ice on the walkways with my older mother. On the way back, a stop at the Hill of Angels provided a little optimism to a grey day. All in all, a nice day!
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Leo_k
Oct 15, 2022
Perfect 1/2 day trip - Nice ride to the castle, guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Had a bite to eat and a beer at a nice little restaurant at the end of the tour .
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Line_e
May 1, 2016
We had a knowledgeable and very nice... - <p>We had a knowledgeable and very nice guide. Trakai was a small but very nice place.</p>
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Alena
Jul 4, 2016
The tour itself was great. Tomas was... - <p>The tour itself was great. Tomas was my guide and he is very knowledgeable. I booked this tour on viator because it was my first time traveling outside the country. I could have got the tour much cheaper if I had waited until I was in Vilnius. Next time I will wait and not book online.</p>
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Carolina
Apr 25, 2018
Don´t take the "live guide" - I took this tour from Vilnius to Trakai in April 2018. We chose to take a tour with a live guide in English. Our guide, Tomas, was not very friendly. He did not talk or interact with the members of the group, and everything he said seemed to be reading from a history book. Some people asked questions, but he did not give convincing answers. In addition, he spent almost half the time of the tour texting on his cell phone. The tour itself is worth it, as the bus drops you off at the castle and the village. But I would choose the audio guide, which costs half the price. It is very easy to walk through the castle and town alone, and the quality of our guide did not make up to the price.
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Vv310
Jul 21, 2023
Don't get a guide and we were crammed into a small vehicle. - We paid for a van for our party of 3. Instead, we all had to cram in the back of a regular car for the long ride, while our guide had plenty of room up front with the driver. Our tour guide was not great with English. He could not answer the actual questions we asked, but instead would change the subject to some script he had memorized. In addition, he attempted to tell jokes which were racist and we did not find funny. When I contacted the vendor I got no response. I feel that I didn't get what we paid for.
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