Klaipeda: Old Town Walking Tour

Explore the charming city of Klaipėda on a guided walking tour. See the city's main attractions, including the Cruise Ship Terminal and the Theatre Square. Learn about the city's history and legends from your guide. Start your tour at the Cruise Ship Terminal next to the Childhood Dream sculpture, depicting a boy with a dog. Admire the snowy sails of yachts and small boats in their designated marina, securely protected against the winds and waves. After passing the rotary bridge, get acquainted with the Klaipėda‘s castle history and its future plans. Visit the Theatre Square, which is considered to be ‘the heart’ of Klaipėda and is very popular both with local people and guests to the city. See the beautiful sculpture of Ann from Tharau (lith. Taravos Anikė), fachwerk buildings that are fascinating to many and evoke allusions to Germany. The Blacksmith’s Museum and the History Museum of Lithuania Minor are located in the old town as well. While walking through the old town of Klaipėda, notice that the streets are truly regular here: almost all streets cross at right angles, which creates an impression of order. Learn about the specifics of the layout of the streets, as well as the architectural features and the history of the buildings that line them. See the sculptures that have been decorating the old town for many years and have become a real tourist attraction. See The Cat with Gentleman’s Face (lith. Katinas džentelmeno veidu), once a popular attraction that later disappeared and returned to its place in 2006. Another sculpture - the Magical Mouse (lith. Stebuklingasis peliukas) - is a tiny one and, perhaps, which is what makes it so attractive. According to the authors, the mouse can make your wishes come true: all you need to do is to whisper them in the ear of this creature. See the Dragon (lith. Dragon) sculpture. It was inspired by one of the stories about the emergence of the city of Klaipėda, which you will learn from the guide. And, when approaching the Meridian sailboat, see something strange on the roof of a house: a chimney sweep. The creation of the Chimney Sweep (lith. Kaminkrėtys) sculpture was inspired by the wish to revive the legend of the chimney sweeps, which you will hear from your tour guide. The tour route also includes John’s Hill (lith. Jono kalnelis), where you will have the opportunity to see the only surviving ravelin. Hear lots of interesting things about the fortifications of the centuries-old city, their origins, features, advantages they gave, and, finally, permission to demolish them.