Rummu Submerged Quarry and Coastal Cliffs Day Tour
- Admire northern Estonia’s dramatic coastline, cliffs, and waterfalls.
- Visit Keila waterfall – the third most powerful waterfall in Estonia.
- Hike along seaside cliffs with stunning Baltic Sea views.
- 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 and see its Russian Orthodox church.
- 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 unique traces of Russian and Soviet history. Start with Keila waterfall, set in a peaceful manor park with charming bridges. Drive through Paldiski, once a closed Soviet military town, and still known for its Russian-speaking community. Visit Pakri coastal cliffs where the red lighthouse rises above the vast Baltic Sea – you can optionally climb to the top (open only during summer) or walk to Pakri waterfall.
The tour also takes you to Peter the Great’s Naval Fortress, hidden in the forest, where you can walk through massive concrete ruins and mysterious underground passages. The final highlight is Rummu submerged quarry – one of the most photographed places in Estonia. Here, turquoise water covers the ruins of an old prison industry, and adventurous visitors can climb the sandy hills for spectacular views.
Along the way, there will be 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 Rummu quarry. Read more about it in 5 famous places in Estonia that have inspired the world.
PRICE INCLUDES: transport to and from Tallinn, 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 have the pick up only from Tallinn Tourist Info Centre (Niguliste 2), starting at 10 a.m.
For a private tour, the pick up 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 & 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: |
| 2 | 157 euros |
| 3-4 | 120 euros |
| 5 | 112 euros |
| 6-7 | 107 euros |
| 8 and more | on request |
Tour Reviews
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.
No matter what season you do this tour you won’t be disappointed! Guide was so nice and
informative. I would do this a million times over.
Great tour with lots of information and special places – the quarry is really unique! Our guide was great and she was able to tell us a lot about life in Estonia… in some places we would have liked a few more minutes, but all in all a really great trip! Can definitely be recommended to round off a Tallinn city trip!
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