Year-round
Dates
3-4 h
Duration
2+
Min group size

Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour and Jägala Waterfall

Discover two of Estonia’s highlights in one day: a peaceful nature escape to Jägala Waterfall and a guided walk through Tallinn’s medieval Old Town.

  • Escape busy Tallinn in the morning and head to the peaceful Estonian countryside
  • Take a half-day trip to Jägala Waterfall, just a 30-minute drive from the city
  • Explore Tallinn Old Town with its cobbled streets and colourful medieval houses
  • Visit top landmarks including Town Hall, the Parliament building, and the Orthodox cathedral
  • Capture stunning views from the Upper Town viewing platforms
  • Experience both historic Tallinn and pristine nature – all in one day
  • Tick off several of the 8 most photographed places in Estonia

If you’d like to see both of Tallinn’s top highlights – its romantic Old Town and the natural beauty just outside the city – this day trip is ideal. Start your morning with a peaceful visit to Jägala Waterfall, where you can escape the crowds and enjoy the crisp air. Just 30 minutes from Tallinn, this scenic waterfall marks the edge of Lahemaa National Park, an area known for its unspoiled nature. Jägala is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia and one of the seven most beautiful waterfalls near Tallinn. It’s easy to reach, offers fantastic photo opportunities, and gives you the chance to get out of the city for a while.

Once you’ve soaked in the quiet of the countryside, you’ll return to Tallinn as the city slows down after the morning rush. That’s when your 1.5-hour guided walking tour of the Old Town begins. Your guide will lead you through the medieval streets, stopping at key sights and sharing stories from Estonia’s past – from the Middle Ages to the Russian Empire and Soviet times, right up to independence. You’ll enjoy beautiful architecture, learn about Estonia’s complex history, and take in the views from scenic spots high above the city.

After the tour, you’re welcome to continue exploring the Old Town on your own or return to the cruise terminal.

PRICE INCLUDES: Personal pick up from Tallinn Cruise Harbour or the Old Town, tour guide, transport to Jägala waterfall and back, walking tour in Tallinn Old Town

PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: Tallinn Cruise Harbour or Tallinn Tourist Information Centre

LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian

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Pick up from the Cruise Ship Terminal or the Old Town

Whether you visit Tallinn by a cruise ship or staying here for longer, your tour guide will pick you up from a place most convenient for you. Get yourself ready and start your half-day tour without any hassle.
2

Get out of Tallinn into the outdoors

While most of the tourists start the day with a walking tour in the Old Town, you can escape the mainstream crowd and start your day trip with a tour out of Tallinn. It takes about 30 minutes to drive to Jägala waterfalls and you will be passing forests and natural areas on the way. It is a good indication of the small population in this country and how much land has still remained untouched.
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Visit Jägala Waterfall and admire the lush greenery

Jägala waterfall is the biggest natural waterfall in Estonia and  one of the most popular attractions by the locals. Visit the nature with a local guide, see the limestone cliff that is typical for Northern Estonian landscape and search for millions of years old fossils.
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Drive back to Tallinn

After visiting the waterfall your tour guide will take you back to Tallinn. By the time you get back, there is a good chance that the streets will be more empty and you won’t be surrounded by large tour groups as you might be in the morning.
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Have a walking tour in the Old Town

Tallinn’s jewel and main highlight is the Medieval Old Town. As if it was torn out of the history books, the compact, cobblestone area between the Town Walls is easily walkable and offers plenty to see and to discover. We will introduce you to the gabled houses, churches and squares that developed here between the 13th and 15th centuries when Tallinn boomed as a key Hanseatic commercial hub, while telling you the history and colourful legends from this period. The 1.5 hour sightseeing tour includes visiting the lower town and the upper town, showing all the main attractions.
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Optional tips to enhance your experience:

  • spend more time in nature and order a picnic by the waterfall;
  • take a day trip to Lahemaa to see even more of the Estonia’s unspoilt nature;

Prices for Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour and Jägala Waterfall visit

For families with children we usually offer discounted price. Please ask more information.

Number of people Price per person:
2-3 112 euros
4-5 92 euros
6-7 82 euros
8 and more on request

Tour Reviews

13. Jan 2025

Great half-day trip. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and personable. Thank you, dear Stassi.

13. Dec 2024

Jorge our guide was excellent. He took us to all the places we didn’t know and explained everything very well. Everything was very interesting. He took some really cool photos of us. Highly recommended.

10. Feb 2023

Great tour! The guides were very friendly and gave us an amazing experience. I highly
recommend the tour for everyone!

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