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Explore Trakai with Karaim Private Walking Tour
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this private tour, you fully customize your walking itinerary through the medieval capital of Trakai alongside an expert guide. Choose exactly which landmarks, heritage sites, and castle viewpoints you want to explore on your personalized excursion.
Experience lakeside scenery as you set the pace. Explore 14th-century wooden architecture of the Karaite community, stroll along the shores of Lake Galvė, or cross wooden bridges to the red-brick Island Castle. Whether focusing on military architecture, royal folklore, or multi-ethnic heritage, your guide adapts the route entirely to your interests. Please note: routes and time at each stop vary based on selections made on the day.
Choose yo...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fully flexible, customizable walking itinerary
Hotel meet-up by guide (Central Located)
Entrance fees to all sites
Private expert local guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
St. John of Nepomuk
Your private guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the historical wooden monument and stone pillar of Saint John Nepomuk.
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Explore Trakai with Karaim Private Walking Tour
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On this private tour, you fully customize your walking itinerary through the medieval capital of Trakai alongside an expert guide. Choose exactly which landmarks, heritage sites, and castle viewpoints you want to explore on your personalized excursion.
Experience lakeside scenery as you set the pace. Explore 14th-century wooden architecture of the Karaite community, stroll along the shores of Lake Galvė, or cross wooden bridges to the red-brick Island Castle. Whether focusing on military architecture, royal folklore, or multi-ethnic heritage, your guide adapts the route entirely to your interests. Please note: routes and time at each stop vary based on selections made on the day.
Choose yo...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fully flexible, customizable walking itinerary
Hotel meet-up by guide (Central Located)
Entrance fees to all sites
Private expert local guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
St. John of Nepomuk
Your private guide will be waiting for you directly in front of the historical wooden monument and stone pillar of Saint John Nepomuk.
Stop 1 — Choose one option:
Option A: Kenesa & Architectural Focus — Walk down Karaite Street to admire the distinct 3-window wooden houses and see the outside of the historical Kenesa house of worship.
30 minutes
2
Trakai Island Castle Museum
Option B: The Defensive Perimeter & Ruins — Walk past historical town boundaries to view the remains of the Peninsula Castle and learn about early Grand Duchy defenses.
30 minutes
3
Trakai Island Castle
Stop 2 — Choose one option:
Option A: The Grand Duke's Pathway — Walk across the iconic twin wooden pedestrian bridges linking the mainland to the island, focusing on medieval engineering.
30 minutes
4
Lake Galve
Option B: Shoreline Panorama Walk — Follow the perimeter path along the edge of Lake Galvė facing the castle walls to study the outer defensive bastions.
30 minutes
5
Trakai Island Castle Museum
Stop 3 — Choose one option:
Option A: The Ducal Palace & Grand Hall — Cross the drawbridge into the castle keep to explore the Grand Hall, its vaulted Gothic ceilings, and royal living quarters.
30 minutes
6
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Option B: Armoury & Archaeological Vaults — Tour the internal museum exhibits to study genuine 14th-century chainmail, medieval weaponry, and historical coins.
