Rummu Submerged Quarry and Coastal Cliffs Day Tour
Just an hour’s drive from Tallinn lies one of Estonia’s most unusual landscapes. This day tour takes you along the northern coast, where dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and traces of Soviet military history meet quiet seaside nature.
Along the way, you will discover hidden fortifications, historic coastal towns, and the striking flooded quarry of Rummu – a place where clear turquoise water now covers the ruins of an old prison complex.
Highlights of the tour
- Admire northern Estonia’s dramatic coastline, cliffs, and waterfalls.
- Visit Keila waterfall – the third most powerful waterfall in Estonia.
- Explore hidden remains of Peter the Great’s Naval Fortress, including underground tunnels (some fitness level recommended).
- Drive through the Soviet-era city of Paldiski.
- Discover the surreal Rummu submerged quarry and climb the sandy “ash-hills” for panoramic views (some fitness level is recommended, but climbing the hill is optional).
This diverse tour combines Estonia’s wild nature with traces of Russian and Soviet history. The route leads west from Tallinn along the northern coast, passing small towns, forests and dramatic seaside landscapes.
You will visit Keila waterfall in a peaceful manor park with historic bridges, and explore the Pakri coastal cliffs, where the red lighthouse rises above the Baltic Sea.
The tour also includes a stop at the hidden remains of Peter the Great’s Naval Fortress, located in the forest, where massive concrete structures and underground passages can still be seen.
The final highlight is Rummu submerged quarry – one of the most photographed places in Estonia. Here, turquoise water has flooded a former limestone quarry and prison complex, creating a unique landscape popular with photographers and visitors.
Along the way, you will have a lunch break at a local restaurant where you can enjoy Estonian dishes (at your own expense).
Fun fact: Rummu Quarry is one of the most photographed places in Estonia. The lead singer of Rammstein, Till Lindemann, has found inspiration for two of his music videos in the Rummu quarry.
PRICE INCLUDES: transportation, tour guide services, and entry ticket to Rummu quarry.
FOR EXTRA CHARGE: lunch, the ticket to Pakri lighthouse costs 5€ (only open during summer)
PICK-UP PLACE AND TIME: regular daily group tours depart from the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre.(Niguliste 2), starting at 10 a.m.
For a private tour, pickup can be from your accommodation, and the start time can be adjusted.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish
Video by © Reece Mladjov
Cover photo by © Filippo Cesarini
Suurupi seaside and abandoned military base
Admire Keila waterfall
Paldiski city and Soviet history
Visit the coastal cliffs and Pakri lighthouse
Discover Rummu submerged quarry
Optional tips to enhance your experience:
- Wear windproof clothes – the coast can be very breezy.
- Pack a swimsuit for a dip at Rummu quarry on hot summer days. It is a popular swimming place among the locals;
- Private tour: focus more on nature or history – for example, spend extra time at Keila river trails.
- Private tour: add a cultural touch with a visit to the Arvo Pärt Centre.
- Ask your tour guide to stop at a local store in Paldiski that sells everything from groceries to golden jewelry to household electronics;
- Private tour: include Treppoja waterfall – check out our blog posts about waterfalls near Tallinn
- If you have more days in Tallinn, book a day trip to Lahemaa to see even more of the Estonia’s unspoiled nature or look for some alternatives;
Prices for the Rummu submerged quarry and Paldiski tour from Tallinn
Special offer! Regular group tours depart at 10 a.m. from Tallinn Tourist Information Centre. The price is 107 euros per person. The minimum number of people for the tour to depart is 2 persons. If you are a solo traveller, feel free to send the request and we will let you know if there is a group that you can join. Include all the possible dates in the information.
For families with children, we offer discounted prices. Please ask for more information.
If you wish to have a private tour, please mention that in the information box while booking! The prices for the private tours are as follows:
| Number of participants: | Price per person: |
| 1 | 314 euros |
| 2 | 157 euros |
| 3-4 | 120 euros |
| 5 | 112 euros |
| 6-7 | 107 euros |
| 8 and more | on request |
Tour Reviews
Amazing trip with a fantastic and knowledgeable guide. Rummu is the highlight but the rest of the trip also excellent if you want to get off the beaten track. The eatery stop is a lively little café/restaurant. Don’t eat before you go save yourself and eat at the stop it’s great.
We had a day trip to Rummu Quarry with a small group. The trip exceeded our expectations! Our guide was Andreas and he was amazing. He was one of the best guides we ever came across in our day trips. The communication was top notch and the weather was lovely.
We truly saw the advantages of a small group in this trip. There was just another lovely Norwegian couple who accompanied us on the tour. Along with Andreas and that couple, we had a really great day. The vehicle was comfortable and we had a lot of fun throughout the trip.
This was the best way to see countryside of Estonia. Frequent stops to very cool places and
Diana’s knowledge was over the top. The Quarry, swimming, lighthouse, amazing lunch, and
beach was exceptional. I highly recommend this tour.
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