Free tour
Klaipeda Free Walking Tour- The lost city of Memel
5.00
Excellent (6 ratings) Guru: Martynas
Registered on 25 March 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.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Kurpių g. 17, 91249 Klaipėda, Lithuania
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...
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
