Tour in Tallinn and its Surroundings: the Soviet Estonia
Discover how Soviet-era architecture, military history, and Cold War heritage shaped Tallinn and its coastal districts on this Soviet Estonia tour.
Highlights of the tour:
- Discover the Soviet secrets hidden behind the former Iron Curtain in Tallinn and its surroundings.
- Hear about the Olympic Center built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
- Visit an abandoned Soviet air-defence base, the Exhibition of Soviet Monuments in Maarjamäe Palace, or the Estonian Coastal Folk Museum (depending on the season and opening times).
- Drive along Tallinn’s coastline and enjoy postcard-worthy views from the Tallinn TV Tower.
Experience the legacy of Soviet occupation through coastal landscapes, forgotten military sites, and the striking monuments that remain. You’ll get a clear and engaging overview of Estonia’s Soviet past — from everyday life to major political events.
Read more about 9 Soviet sights to visit in Tallinn.
PRICE INCLUDES: pick-up and drop-off from Tallinn Old Town, guide service, transport, and museum entrance tickets.
FOR EXTRA CHARGE: optional lunch or coffee break in Viimsi or at the TV Tower.
PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: Tallinn Tourist Information Centre or hotel pick up for private tours
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish
Learn about the historical background of Soviet times in Estonia
See Soviet architecture in Tallinn and visit the Song Festival Grounds
At the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, you’ll hear how Estonians used mass singing as peaceful resistance during the 1980s, ultimately helping the country regain independence.
Hear the stories behind Tallinn’s Olympic Centre from the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Explore an abandoned Soviet air-defense base and enjoy views from the Tallinn TV Tower
Returning toward the city, we visit the Tallinn TV Tower—built in 1980—where panoramic views reveal both the cityscape and Soviet-era districts such as Lasnamäe.
Optional tips to enhance your experience:
- take a 1–2 hour yacht cruise on the Olympic sailing trail in Pirita
- enjoy a Soviet-style outdoor picnic
- visit the KGB prison cells (extra fee)
- add a guided Virtual Reality tour on Harju Street (years 1939–1944)
Prices for the Tour in Tallinn and its Surroundings: the Soviet Estonia
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: |
| 1 | joining others or price for 2 |
| 2-3 | 135 euros |
| 4 | 115 euros |
| 5-7 | 105 euros |
| 8 and more | on request |
We can organize this tour for large groups. Ask for a custom offer and mention the number of people.
Tour Reviews
The communication leading up to our tour was phenomenal. This is geared as a small group tour, but turned out to be only the guide, my wife and I. Nele picked us up directly from the cruise port terminal and took us to four, intimate stops throughout our day. Nele provided positive and informed commentary throughout the different locations and filled us with rich Estonian and personal history. The 4.5 hours is rich and detailed, but it also felt like our day flew by! By far the best guided tour experience that we have had on our journey and highly recommend to anyone stopping through Tallinn!
It was a satisfying tour, as we were able to visit the remains of an anti-aircraft base and memorials in hard-to-reach locations, as well as go up to the TV tower. When coordinating the tour schedule, they provided helpful and appropriate advice. Our guide, Stassi, was incredibly kind and friendly.
Stassi was an excellent guide. Able to answer all the questions from the group in an open and friendly way. Her personal experiences helped explain recent events and how things have changed.
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