Klaipeda Shore Excursion: Curonian Spit & Old Town Tour

Six hours through Klaipeda's layered history: lagoon, amber coast, and medieval streets

A six-hour guided shore excursion from Klaipeda cruise port takes you through the city's old town, out to the Curonian Spit UNESCO World Heritage Site, and along the amber-rich Amber Bay coast, with a certified English-speaking guide and guaranteed on-time return to your ship. The itinerary includes stops at Juodkrantė village and free time to explore the Old Town at your own pace. The sequence may shift based on traffic and crowds, but all sites are covered when conditions allow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Klaipeda and Curonian Spit

• Board vehicle at cruise port
• Drive through Klaipeda streets
• Visit Curonian Spit National Park
• Visit Juodkrantė village
• Visit Amber Bay coastal area
• Explore traditional fishermen houses
• Free time in Klaipeda Old Town
• Return to ship by vehicle

The experience

The tour starts at the cruise port with pickup in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. You'll drive through Klaipeda's streets toward the Curonian Spit, a narrow peninsula that separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon and sits on a major bird migration route: more than 100 bird species nest here, and millions pass overhead each year. The spit is a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by wind and water over centuries, and your guide will explain how this landscape formed and why it matters to the region's ecology and history.

The route includes Juodkrantė, a quiet resort village known for its wooden architecture and lagoon views, and Amber Bay, where you'll learn about the area's centuries-old amber tradition while taking in the coastal landscape. You'll also see traditional fishermen's houses and wooden villas that reflect Klaipeda's maritime heritage. The Old Town gets free time built in, so you can wander the cobblestone streets, visit local shops, sit at a café, or simply absorb the mix of medieval and modern architecture without a guide directing your steps.

Your guide is a certified English speaker who brings local knowledge and stories to each stop. The operator guarantees an on-time return to your ship, and you can cancel up to 24 hours before departure. Note that the exact sequence and time at each location may shift due to traffic, crowds, or other factors, but the operator aims to cover all the sites listed. The tour is not wheelchair or scooter accessible. Check your email the day before for your exact pickup time and location.

What’s included

• Modern air-conditioned vehicle for the entire route.
• pickup and drop-off at Klaipeda cruise port.
• certified English-speaking guide throughout.
• free time to explore the Old Town at your own pace.
• guaranteed on-time return to your ship.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by San Travel

Is this one for you?The tour runs six hours with a mix of driving, guided stops, and free exploration, so you'll spend time both listening and wandering. If your ship's schedule allows a half-day away from the port and you want both guided insight into the Curonian Spit and Amber Bay plus unstructured time in the Old Town, this itinerary balances both.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Curonian Spit and why is it on this tour?

The Curonian Spit is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a narrow, elongated peninsula between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. It's shaped by wind and water and lies on a major bird migration route with over 100 nesting species and millions of birds passing through each year. It's considered a masterpiece of nature and a key part of Klaipeda's landscape and identity.

How much free time do I get in the Old Town?

The itinerary includes free time in the Old Town so you can explore at your own pace. The exact duration depends on the day's traffic and crowd conditions, but it's built into the six-hour tour to let you wander, shop, eat, or simply sit and watch the city.

Will I definitely make it back to my ship on time?

Yes. The operator guarantees an on-time return to the cruise port. The itinerary may shift based on traffic and crowds, but the return is timed to your ship's schedule, and the operator has two decades of experience coordinating shore excursions with cruise departures.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes modern air-conditioned transportation, pickup and drop-off at the cruise port, a certified English-speaking guide, and free time in the Old Town. Gratuity is not included.