Discover Klaipeda’s hidden past on a private walking tour. Explore Memel’s history with interactive quizzes and captivating stories from the Soviet era.
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Meridianas - 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. -
Chimney Sweep on the Roof - 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… -
Kepėjų gatvė - 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…? -
Klaipedos dramos teatras - 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… -
Turgaus gatvė - 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
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Kalvystes Muziejus - 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…
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Jono Kalnelis - 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…
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Whether you’re traveling alone or with a group, by cruise ship or bus, you always want to make the most of your holiday. On a private old town walking tour, we’ll invite you to delve into the search for the lost city of MEMEL (the city’s name until the end of WWII). Using visual aids like photos from the 19th and 20th centuries, we’ll capture your imagination, helping you not only grasp the historical facts about the city but also connect with the daily lives of its past inhabitants. The tour is designed to be interactive, featuring short quiz questions to avoid overwhelming you with “dry” facts and dates. By visiting the most iconic places, we’ll strive to evoke the feeling of living on the border between Eastern and Western civilizations. Key objectives of the tour include: ♦️Understanding the distinction between Klaipeda and Memel and discovering artifacts of old PRUSSIAN/GERMAN culture ♦️Unveiling remarkable stories from the SOVIET OCCUPATION ERA
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.