Klaipeda Old Town and Castle Museum Private Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

This active sightseeing tour with a guide will show you the places of Klaipėda Old Town, but one of the most important attractions of the old town – the Castle Museum.

It is a true treasure-house of history: exhibits of the museum will ‘narrate’ the history of the city, its development, the past of the Castle and its significance at that time and now. A special aura of the Castle museum will take you to the life in the 16th and 18th centuries.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Personal expences

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Klaipeda Cruise Ship Terminal

We can pick up our clients at their hotels and the tour can start just from there. If you are coming with the cruise ship, we will pick you up at the cruise ship gate.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will start the tour at the Klaipėda Cruise Ship Terminal, specifically, at the Childhood Dream (lith. Vaikystės svajonė) sculpture, which depicts a boy with a dog, viewing departing and arriving ships. From there you will move towards one of the most important attractions of the old town - the Castle Museum. It is a true treasure-house of history: exhibits of the museum will ‘narrate’ the history of the city, its development, the origin of the name, the past of the castle itself, and its significance at that time and now. In the museum, you will find out who ruled Klaipėda, see unique archaeological finds, documents, traditional 17th-century clothing and a host of other interesting exhibits that evoke curiosity and illustrate historical events. A special aura of the Castle Museum is created not only by the abundance of exhibits but also by the authentic poternas of the 16th and 18th centuries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Theatre Square

    Walk to the Theatre Square, where no less interesting sights await you. One of the first to be seen is the Ann from Tharau (lith. Taravos Anikė) sculpture dedicated to Simon Dach. You will also see the Drama Theatre building, beautiful architectural solutions in the Theatre Square.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Klaipeda Old City

    In the old town it is simply impossible not to notice its exceptional sculptures. One of them is a proud Cat with Gentleman’s Face (lith. Katinas su džentelmeno veidu), a creature that makes you smile and has a long history. At the crossing of Kurpių and Kepėjų streets, there is a tiny Magical Mouse (lith. Stebuklingasis peliukas) sculpture. Whisper your wish into the ear of the mouse and watch what happens!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Jono Kalnelis

    Another place worth visiting is the John’s Hill (lith. Jono kalnelis), where you will have the opportunity to see the only surviving ravelin, hear lots of interesting facts about the fortifications of the city and the advantages they gave to the city at that time.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

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

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