Year-round
Dates
2h
Duration
2+
Min group size
Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour
- Taking Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour you visit Tallinn’s jewel and the main highlight – its Medieval town
- Wander on the narrow cobblestone streets in Tallinn Old Town between the Town Walls
- Hear the tales of merchants and monks as well as the history of the city
- Cover all the main attractions both in the lower and the upper Old Town
Tallinn’s jewel and main highlight is the Medieval Old Town. Just like 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 discover. Together with colourful legends 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. The tour includes visiting the lower and upper part of Tallinn Old Town, showing all the main attractions as well as some of the most photographed places in Estonia.
PRICE INCLUDES: guide service.
FOR EXTRA CHARGE: transfers from cruise passenger’s port (20 euros per person), entrance to churches (optional).
PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: in front of the Tourist Information Centre, as agreed.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, German, French, Russian, Italian
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Explore the Town Hall Square, Tallinn's heartbeat since the 13th century
On the Town Hall Square it’s hard to find a house that doesn’t have anything interesting to tell about our city’s past. The story about how the weather-vane Toomas got its name, which famous recipe was invented in Town Hall Pharmacy, or why there is a stone called Tallinn’s navel there… We are happy to answer all those questions (and more) during the tour. In summer and during Christmas time the square becomes a busy market selling local souvenirs, food and drinks and it’s not unusual to see concert performances at the same time.
2
Discover medieval churches, streets and courtyards- Tallinn is home to the best-preserved medieval city centre in Northern Europe!
Today Estonians often claim to be the least religious nation in Europe, never-the-less, churches can be seen practically everywhere in Old Town. Most of them, including: St. Nicholas’; St Mary’s; and the Church of the Holy Ghost are on our route and are monumental examples of medieval architecture. Each of them, plus the exceptional golden Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, which symbolizes the Russian past, reveal fascinating legends that you will hear about during the tour. In additon, we will explain to you how a medieval city functioned and discuss the meaning of some street names as well as taking a peek into some of the courtyards.
3
Learn more about the city walls and Toompea hill
Exploring the streets in the lower and upper town we will also show you where the Estonian Parliament and Estonian Government work and let you to take pictures from the viewing platforms on Toompea hill. The upper town, Toompea, was historically a separate town from the lower town, and during the tour we will point out the differences and the reasons for it. An extra fairy-tale charm to Old Town stems from the fact that it is still surrounded by a 2 km long city wall, dotted with red-roofed guard towers. In some parts it’s still possible to climb the walls.
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Optional tips to enhance your experience:
- let us give you hints on where to find the most authentic Estonian handicraft shops and restaurants serving Estonian food;
- for groups from 6 persons there are plenty of activities (workshops, concerts, team-games etc) on offer to enrich your old-town experience.
Prices for Tallinn Old Town Tour
For families with children we usually offer discounted price. Please ask more information.
Private tours in English, Spanish, German, Russian and Italian with the following prices:
| Number of participants: | Price per person: |
| 2 | 57 euros |
| 3 | 47 euros |
| 4 | 43 euros |
| 5 | 36 euros |
| 6 | 32 euros |
| 7 | 29 euros |
| 8 | 27 euros |
| 9 | 24 euros |
| 10 | 23 euros |
| 11 more | on request |
©Filippo, CreatorsCamp 2019 - Small streets of the Old Town
©Simon Snopek - Viewing platforms visited during the tour
©K-L. Koppel - Tallinn Old Town is in the UNESCO's World Heritage List
©Filippo, CreatorsCamp 2019 - Russian Orthodox Church in Toompea
©Meeli Laidvee - St Catherine's passage, once home for Dominican monks
©Kadi-Liis, CreatorsCamp 2019 - Medieval treats sold in Tallinn
©M. Laidvee - Charm of old town - colourful, gabled houses and court-yards
©Filippo, CreatorsCamp 2019 - Tallinn Town Hall square
©M. Laidvee - Medieval restaurant Olde Hansa
©M. Laidvee - Street musicians in Tallinn Old Town
©M. Laidvee - One of the most famous streets - Long Leg
©K-L Koppel - Viewing platforms of Toompea, Old Town
©M. Laidvee - Getting introduced to medieval legends
©K-L Koppel - One of the most visited spot in Old Town - viewing platforms
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Tour Reviews
The visit was excellent.
Our guide Jorge was very knowledgeable about history, which made our visit to Tallinn very interesting.
This visit is highly recommended.
Andrus konnte uns alles über die Geschichte von Estland erzählen. Ausserdem hat er uns sehr interessante Orte abseits der Touristenorte gezeigt. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Andrus hat uns Plätze gezeigt, die wir alleine nicht entdeckt hätten Er ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Er war unterhaltsam und e so war eine große Freude ihm zuzuhören.
Jorge, fue un excelente guía y muy preparado, nada de “turistadas” conocía perfectamente la historia de Tallinn y además la sabe explicar. De otro modo nos recomendó actividades que hacer y lugares donde comer, tomar un café e incluso lugares fuera de las zonas turísticas que puedes visitar fácilmente. Vale la pena y Korge un 10.
Sehr kompetent, Perfekt Deutsch, sehr freundlich zu jeder Frage eine Antwort. Eine wunderschöne Altstadt.
Vielen lieben Dank an unsere Stadtführerin Reelika! Mit ihrer sehr netten und freundlichen Art hat sie uns ihre Hauptstadt Tallinn gezeigt.
El guía Jorge era maravilloso y ahora sabemos más sobre la hístoria de Tallinn.
Tour in Tallinn Old Town
A very interesting tour of the old city with a friendly guide who spoke fluently English and gave us the time to see what we found interesting.
Perfect personal service!
Great insights, nice guide. Perfect way to start in Tallinn!
Booked on a very short notice and it worked out! Great service!
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