Knight's Castle in Rakvere
Description:
A wonderful trip to Rakvere Castle, so perfectly preserved to this day, will be remembered for a long time. We will visit a tavern, a torture room, a knightly hall, see a bronze bull and much more. It's going to be an exciting tour!
The castle in Rakvere (Wesenberg) was founded in 1347 by the crusaders of the Livonian Order. After 100 years, it became an important link in the chain of fortifications on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. "Faith" is Estonian blood. Part of many bloody battles over the centuries was this castle. In the early 17th century, the castle lost its defensive importance, but now it is very well restored. Unlike other monuments in Rakveres Castle, you can walk anywhere and touch everything. From the walls of the castle offers a wonderful view of the surroundings.
Only a local guide can tour the castle. Your guide will arrange with the local guide about the time of the excursion, will take you to the castle in his car, will accompany you during the entire tour and will take you back to Tallinn.
In the castle with a local guide you will visit a lot of attractions - a stable with live horses, a forge, a barber's room, a brothel, an alchemist's room, a torture room, a crypt and hell. On the second floor there is a knightly hall with copies of swords of different eras, which can be held in your hands and photographed. A local guide will teach you a fencing lesson, teach you how to shoot from a bow, you can take part in knightly fun, feed goats and horses, and for an additional fee shoot from an old cannon. Under the guidance of the guide, you will make gunpowder with your own hands, get gold, and for those who wish you can make bloodletting.
After the tour, you can eat at the local tavern, taste medieval dishes at very pleasant prices. Visiting the castle will give you great pleasure. On the way we can visit the Yagala Falls.
Additional: tickets to the castle - 9/7 euros per person and lunch. The tour in the castle usually lasts 2-3 hours.
The price includes:
Driver and guide services in the castle. Entrance ticket to the castle (9/7 euros) is purchased separately. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) costs 18 euros.