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Historical Klaipeda Old Town -search for the lost City of Memel
4.9(45)Klaipeda1h 30min
VIATOR4.8(11)TRIPADVISOR5.0(34)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$33 / person
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 45 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
"Look for a man with a purple folder next to the 'MERIDIANAS' tall ship / restaurant :)
Confirmation
Instant
Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026
Description
An interactive Historical Klaipeda Old Town tour explores the "lost" city of Memel, using 19th- and 20th-century photographs and quizzes to connect visitors with daily life and the region's borderland history between East and West. The tour focuses on identifying Prussian artifacts, uncovering Soviet-era stories, and highlighting the distinction between Klaipeda and its historic name, Memel.Our aims for the tour:
♦️ Understand the distinction between Klaipeda and Memel, and find artifacts of the old Prussian culture.
♦️ Reveal remarkable stories from the Soviet occupation era.
♦️ Enjoy your day in Lithuania!
Tour Options
Private Old Town Walking Tour
Private
Klaipeda port call
Klaipeda - the lost city Memel
Limited time offer
Join in group old town tour
Join in group tour up to 30: Join in group walking tour- up to 30 participants
Historical old town tour - an interactive way to explore history
Itinerary
10 min
OUR MEETING POINT- Look for a purple folder :)
A short introduction about the country Lithuania and the city will lead to more detailed explanation of why it was almost never part of the modern Lithuania. A view over the river will enable to identify the transformation that the city went through and how it looks in comparison to modern days.
10 min
A sculpture- city plan of the Klaipeda Old town from which allows us not only locate us for the rest of the tour but also forsee what went missing. A city plan will allow us to introduce the upcoming tour and locate in on the sculpture(city plan).
Before we will continue- a first quiz question will be raised...
15 min
A stop at a narrow streets of Klaipeda where we will find a sculpture "Tower" will allow us do recognize how the structure of the Old town differs from other cities in Lithuania.
The sculpture of Tower illuminates the daily life of Memel throughout the centuries. We will try to identify who were the real locals whilst leaving the tower through the street of messenger - BUT WHO NEEDS A MESSENGER...?
15 min
It's not only the main square of the city, it's probably one of the most remarkable spot that was in an epicenter for the WW2
The balcony where the initiator of the war gave one of he's many speeches will point out the key aspects of the conflict and the role that the region has played...
10 min
A glimpse look into the past will help you imagine how the city of Memel looked, how the architecture of one of the main streets have changed and what role did it played for the castle of the Memelburg
10 min
An extraordinary stories that the museum and it's exhibition hides is worth a whole day to discuss. The artifacts which lays in the background of the Black smiths museums might shock you...
10 min
One of the last remaining fortifications that dates back XVII century...once build for to defend from the enemy was later used by the enemy.
Over the ravelin we will finally be able to locate the tower of the only church that is in the old town. This discovery will allow us to explain the occupation era about the city...
Highlights
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What's included
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Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the cobble-stone streets this activity Is notbWheelchair accessible
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Historical Klaipeda Old Town -search for the lost City of Memel lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Klaipeda experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is "Look for a man with a purple folder next to the 'MERIDIANAS' tall ship / restaurant :). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Due to the cobble-stone streets this activity Is notbWheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(45)
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LCL-travels
September 2, 2026
Walking Tour of Historical Klaipeda, Lithuania
Martynas was an exceptional guide because he made the tour interactive, rather than just speaking at us. At the beginning of the tour, he had us each introduce ourselves including specifying our home countries. He asked us questions throughout the tour and rewarded those with the correct answers with a self-printed historical postcard.
Amber is very prevalent throughout the Baltic countries. i appreciated Martynas' story about how his parents would take him and his siblings to gather up amber on the beaches after a storm (especially in the winter)!
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WESTIEOhio
August 27, 2026
Great oveview Lithuania city
Great tour and great guide. Beautiful day.
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narunsky
August 1, 2026
Excellent tour guide for Klaipeda
Martyn’s guiding of Klaipeida was terrific. He is enthusiastic, engaging and has enormous knowledge to share, providing a balanced approach in describing this town’s history. Highly recommend.
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Whitney_W
August 1, 2026
Great tour!
Martin is an excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable, smart, great humor! He took us to some unexpected places and gave a lot of information. By the way, his English is great.
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ChristerS325
July 28, 2026
Recommended
Did not have a good handle on the history of Klaipeda and Lithuania.
Very interesting story and can be highly recommended.
The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.
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William_P
July 22, 2026
A post card kind of tour
Covers the old town with in-site only a local can offer with a touch of humor and history. The length of the tour was perfect considering the size of the town
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608bernardu
July 22, 2026
Grateful for understanding
Not sure how many stars to give without misleading. We did not actually go on the walk because our cruise ship did not dock there due to bad weather. Having said that, communication with the guide pre-trip was very good, plus I am very grateful that we got fully reimbursed for the cost of the trip despite giving very little notice - WELL DONE for that! Looked good value for money, but did not go on it, especially compared to the price of the trips being offered by the cruise line.
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Brian_D
July 20, 2026
Missing churches
Very knowledgeable guide. He works hard to get and retain his customers attention. Pace was about right.
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Kristine_A
July 9, 2026
Experience old town Klaipeda up close and personal
Great personal tour experience of Klaipeda. Our guide, Martinez was excellent. One of our favorite tours on this trip.
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Virginia_H
June 21, 2026
Excellent!
Our guide was excellent! He was personable, entertaining, and informative. His stories and historical photos kept us enthralled. To have a guide who was born in a village in Lithuania and grew up in Klaipeda provided a personal touch that was much appreciated.
Operator response
Virginia, it was such a pleasure to meet you!
I appreciate your kind words
Have a great life :)
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