Jim's Saturday Tour from Vilnius to Trakai and Hill of Angels

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Come on a historical and musical bus journey to Trakai, covering Lithuania's rich history of Teutonic Knights, a union with Poland, basketball, the Soviet Union and much more! I want you to understand the key events and periods that have shaped the modern identity of Lithuania, the beloved country I now call home with my wife and son.

On the journey you will drive through the Soviet-era blocks as well as the UNESCO heritage site Old Town of Vilnius.

Whilst in Trakai (2.5-3 hrs) you can come visit a restaurant with me to sample some Lithuanian classics and still make time for the castle after (10€) or feel free to explore the town at your own pace.

On the return we will briefly stop by the Hill of Angels, built in 2009 as a site for promoting devotion and to celebrate the 1000-year anniversary of the first mention of Lithuania.

This is kid friendly, we are only on the bus 1 hour out & 1 hour back. Baby seat required.

Looking forward to hosting you.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

The bus we will use to travel.

Admission fee to Trakai castle.

What To Expect

Vilnius Old Town

Understand the founding of the city and it's medieval history that shaped the crossroads nation Lithuania became

Admission Not Applicable

Delve into the modern culture of Lithuania and the Soviet era of the 20th century which has shaped it so, including the site of the 1991 Uprising

Admission Not Applicable

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Jim's Saturday Tour from Vilnius to Trakai and Hill of Angels

Reviews

4.94

33 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A rewarding day with Jim!
finnishtraveller52,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
During one day, we wanted to see as much as possible from Lithuania and contacted Jim for consulting. He was very flexible and after some correspondence a private whole day trip from Vilnius was arranged by him, finally reaching to the unforgettable Hill of Crosses in the northern part. The long drives were comfortable and safe, and when we add that Jim is an enjoyable person, what more can anyone wish for one day in Lithuania :-)
10/10!
simonasb2024,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolute blast with James in Trakai and the whole trip! It was 10 guys seeing Lithuania for the first time and it couldn't be more of a fun time. Easy to coordinate, flexible, informative, and fun. Would recommend!
Trip to Trakai
pinhas f,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
James was an amazing guide, a very knowledgeable, kind, and professional person. I really recommend this trip.
Touring in the rain
leventem2018,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed a lot the tour, despite the weather Jim made the tour very informative and fun, including music, history, historical places. A must do if you are visiting the city :)
Great tour, Jim was super...
Dennis M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour, Jim was super friendly and personable. Gave a lot of really interesting and engaging history, both medieval and modern all throughout.
avg
994ariely,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
nice and friendly guide however no explanation at all about Trakai our destination . we were left to wonder the city on our own . From reading about it , there’s plenty of history and information that was not delivered . I could have taken a cab there myself for the same experience
Fantastic day trip
marta r,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a great time on this tour. Jim’s knowledge and passion for Lithuania is obvious. I throughly enjoyed learning more about the history of Vilnius and Lithuania in general on our way to the castle.
A 10/10 tour of Vilnius
alexandersT5972GU,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our time exploring Vilnius with Jim. He was as highly knowledgeable and made the experience a lot of fun, would recommend!
Great trip. Jim is a wealth of historical knowledge and passion for what he does. Great with kids also.
Peter J,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really good trip. Definitely recommend. Jim is knowledgeable, interesting and passionate about history. And he is fun and great with kids.
Wonderful Tour
Wanderer59580041668,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jim is spectacular! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the region. He brings in a wealth of knowledge of not only Lithuanian history, but Baltic history as well.