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Free tour

Klaipeda Free Walking Tour- The lost city of Memel

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Martynas
Registered on March 25, 2024

History is my passion and I want to share it with you. I am accredited guide in Klaipeda offer alternative tours. After spending many years of studying Klaipeda and it's history I came to a conclusion that it is not well represented, thus I came up with a tour that aims to reveal the most remarkable stories of the historical old town that you will remember afterwards.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Holiday photos are always a must, but memories is what stays with us. Every place that you visit has a story to tell - let me tell the story of oldest town in Lithuania and the role of in a context of the global historical events. Together we will connect the past with the present whilst enjoying our time in historical old town.
 The old town tour usually takes approximately 1h 30min or up to two-hours. We will visit the most iconic places in Klaipeda to discover how the city and the people who lived here have changed. 

Here is a short outline of the tour:

  • We will start next to the Symbol of Klaipeda- Meridian Ship 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BChd91wWKjf8qE9y8 

  • Visit the Theater square and reveal the untold stories that the cobbled stone streets of Klaipeda hide. Also what role has Klaipeda region played prior to the WW2
  • Our tour will end at the Jonas Hill https://maps.app.goo.gl/XzCteztWiharnV4J8  where a panoramic view of the city view will allow us to understand  the historical timeline of the city and the hardship that the locals lived through. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Kurpių g. 17, 91249 Klaipėda, Lithuania
    Kurpių g. 17, 91249 Klaipėda, Lithuania
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    I will wait for you just in front of big sailing ship- "Meridianas" I always carry purple folder with me :)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    KLAIPEDA FREE WALKING TOUR

    We will meet in front of the "Meridianas" sailing ship which is one of the main symbols of the city. A brief introduction about Lithuania will lead to contextualizing Klaipeda in the context of the country and the rest of the Europe. A bronze sculpture/ city map will then help to us review the upcoming tour and the highlights of it

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Bokštas

    At the stop of narrow old cobble-stone streets of Klaipeda we will discover why this city is so different from other Lithuanian cities and who were the people who have lived here thorough the centuries. A bronze sclupture "TOWER" will help us identify the remarkable and little know facts about the historical town.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Rotušė

    City hall - it is not the building, but the people who have lived here is so important for the city. How a small province village became a well know city ? All of this and more will be revealed...

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Teatro aikštė

    What role did the Klaipeda region/ Memeland played in the events that have lead to the WW2. Who and why came to Klaipeda and what role does the Theater square has played in all of this...

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Jono kalnelis

    The lost City of Memel and the remaining of it..it all lead up to this point. Why is it called the lost city and who made it to disappear...?

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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