Tallinn Estonian Food & History Walking Tour

4.1 (321 reviews) Tallinn, Estonia
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Discover Tallinn through its food on a guided walking tour combining Estonian cuisine, local history and some of the city's most interesting neighbourhoods.
Enjoy around 6–7 food and drink stops as you travel from Tallinn's medieval Old Town through Baltic Station Market and Kalamaja to Telliskivi Creative City. Taste traditional Estonian favourites alongside modern local flavours while discovering how centuries of different cultural influences have shaped the country's cuisine.
More than just a food tour, this experience combines tastings with Tallinn's history, local stories and everyday life – taking you from the medieval city to the creative Tallinn of today.
The exact food and drink stops and tastings vary according to season and availability.

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Tallinn Food Tour

What is the Estonian cuisine - Nordic with a twist, a touch from Russian kitchen and a bit of German? Take a glimpse into its surprisingly vivid culinary scene during our Tallinn Food Tour.

Food Tour + Cruise Port Return

Cruise port return transfer: Return transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port. Pickup approx. 30 min before the selected tour start time.

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Traditional and modern Estonian food tastings
  • Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink tastings
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Around 6–7 food and drink tasting stops
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Tallinn Old Town
    1h 10m
    Begin in Tallinn's medieval Old Town and discover the city through its history and food. Walk through atmospheric cobblestone streets while visiting several tasting locations and sampling traditional and modern Estonian flavours. Learn how centuries of different cultural influences have shaped both Tallinn and Estonian cuisine.
  2. Balti Jaam Market
    45m
    Explore Tallinn's lively market, where traditional ingredients, local producers and contemporary food culture come together. Enjoy another tasting while discovering the changing face of Estonian food.
  3. Kalamaja
    20m
    Continue through Kalamaja, Tallinn's former working-class district, known today for its colourful wooden houses, creative atmosphere and local lifestyle.
  4. Telliskivi Loomelinnak
    45m
    Finish in Telliskivi Creative City, a hub of contemporary Tallinn filled with restaurants, cafés, design, street art and creative businesses. Enjoy the final part of your food experience while seeing how Tallinn has evolved from a medieval trading city into today's creative capital.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Gathering is next to the statue of the Chimney Swiper (Savoy Boutique Hotel Tallinn) Our guide will meet & greet you there with a sign "Food Sightseeing Estonia".

End point

Tour ends at Telliskivi Creative City

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise us of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
  • Not recommended for travellers with significant walking difficulties due to cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces along parts of the route.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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