Jägala Waterfall and Historic Harju County Tour
Discover northern Estonia just outside Tallinn on this Jägala Waterfall and Harju County tour, combining powerful nature, ancient history, and coastal landscapes.
This relaxed half-day experience takes you through some of the oldest settled areas in Estonia, where waterfalls, sacred sites, and limestone landscapes tell stories from prehistoric times to the present day.
Highlights of the tour:
- Visit Jägala Waterfall, the largest natural waterfall in Estonia, changing with every season
- Explore Bronze Age coffin graves in Rebala, accessible year-round
- Visit Saha Chapel, the oldest medieval Christian chapel in Estonia
- Learn about limestone, hydropower, and local history in Harju County
- Enjoy free time at a seaside restaurant with beautiful bay views (meal not included)
Visiting the spectacular Jägala Waterfall in every season is a unique natural experience. It is one of the seven wonderful waterfalls near Tallinn, offering a different atmosphere throughout the year.
This tour also covers the surrounding area, rich in history, legends, and natural attractions. It includes a visit to Saha Chapel, the oldest medieval chapel in Estonia, and Rebala, the site of the country’s oldest agricultural settlement, where Bronze Age coffin graves can be visited year-round. When the Rebala museum is open seasonally, the visit also includes entrance to the museum.
On the way out of Tallinn, we pass through the Lasnamäe district, the city’s largest Soviet-era residential area. The tour also introduces one of Estonia’s most abundant natural resources, limestone, which appears in 3,000-year-old Bronze Age grave markers, the chapel, the waterfall, and even in Soviet-built structures.
Lunch is optional and organized at a seaside restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious local food and views over the bay.
PRICE INCLUDES: round-trip transportation from Tallinn, guide service, and museum entrance fee (the museum is closed during the low season).
FOR EXTRA CHARGE: lunch or dinner at a local restaurant
PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: hotel for private tours, regular tours depart from the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, German
Video by © Reece Mladjov, 2025
Discover Bronze Age coffin graves in Rebala
In Rebala, you can visit Bronze Age coffin graves, dating back over 3,000 years. These stone graves are accessible year-round and offer insight into early agricultural life and burial traditions in Estonia. When the Rebala museum is open seasonally, the visit also includes entrance to the museum, where archaeological finds and stories explain how the graves were discovered and what they reveal about ancient life. Outside the museum season, the focus is on the outdoor sites and the surrounding landscape.
Visit an ancient Estonian sanctuary and Saha Chapel
Although Christianity arrived in Estonia in the 13th century, archaeological research has shown that this site was considered sacred long before the chapel was built. Even today, you can see ancient stones near the chapel that local folklore connects with fertility, luck, and protection. The visit offers a rare glimpse into how pre-Christian beliefs and Christian traditions coexist in Estonia’s cultural landscape.
Admire the natural beauty of Jägala Waterfall
Nearby, you will also see the Jägala power station, where the river has been used to produce energy for decades. The guide explains how hydropower works and how natural processes and human use of the river are balanced. The area is also linked to an old Viking stronghold, adding another historical layer to the visit.
Lunch or free time at a seaside restaurant
Optional tips to enhance your experience:
- Dress according to the season and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Take time to enjoy the changing landscapes and seasonal atmosphere.
- On private tours, it is possible to customise the route or add extra stops in Harju County.
- For more history, combine the tour with the Tallinn Old Town walking tour.
Prices for Jägala Waterfall and Historic Harju County
For families with children, we usually offer a discounted price. Please ask for more information.
The minimum group size for our tours is two people. Solo travellers are welcome to join others. Send the request with possible dates, and we will give you more information.
The price per person is based on your group size.
| Number of participants: | Price per person: |
| 2-3 | 112 euros |
| 4-5 | 102 euros |
| 6-7 | 92 euros |
We can organize this tour for large groups. Ask for a custom offer and mention the number of people.
Tour Reviews
We had such a fun time with our tour guide Tony he was very friendly and answered so many questions we were really interested in getting personal answers to. We were comfortable enough to ask him. He also took us to a church, and festival grounds for song. Was willing to develop on spots on the tour with photos and personal photos. We really enjoyed the tour!
This trip was great value for money. Our guide, Stassi, was extremely knowledgeable about her country and told us many facts. We saw a beautiful old church and a typical Estonian grave yard, very peaceful and in the trees, a 3000 year old uncovered burial site, a lovely wooden bridge across the river, a stop at a local Estonian site in a small fishing village, a hydro electric plant station and the jagala waterfall. A must do tour to see the scenery Estonia, Tallinn, has to offer! A beautiful and serene part of the world.
Wonderful and relaxed tour with a guide who was hugely informed and enthusiastic about
Estonian culture and history – great conversation and insight – would definitely
recommend to all!
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