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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Join us on this thrilling tour into an era of occupation, propaganda and revolution.
Tallinn's Soviet past is in many ways hidden in plain sight. It is visible, but hard to discern. We will pull back the curtains to see how communist era Tallinn (and Estonia as a while) functioned. We will explore an abandoned Soviet missile base, see the Song Festival Ground (birthplace of the Singing Revolution), see Soviet neighborhoods, visit a memorial to Estonian civilians and more.
What propaganda posters promise to people? What was the KGB doing in Tallinn? How was education reworked during the occupation? What role did Tallinn play in the 1980 Moscow Olympics? What was the Singing Revolution. These are but a few topics we will cover on this unique tour.
Options
Larger group
Option of up to 5 people: This option allows up to 5 people to be in the tour
Pickup included
Soviet Tallinn - a 3-hour Tour of Estonia's Soviet Past
Pickup included
What's included
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Memorial For Communism Victims Of Estonia
15m
At this memorial we shall discuss the impact of Soviet occupation on the local population, including murders, deportation and people fleeing persecution.
Pirita Sadam
Pass by
An often overlooked location, this marina hosted the sailing events of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. While also accommodating KGB agents and possibly western spies.
Viimsi
20m
Near Viimsi, we shall take a closer look at a place known as S-75. An abandoned Soviet missile base and find out what was its purpose.
Tallinna Teletorn
10m
A difficult to miss landmark, this tower played a crucial role in Estonia re-establishing independence in 1991 and saw a standoff between the Soviet military and Estonian civilians.
Lasnamae
Pass by
A iconic Soviet neighborhood built in the 1980s. This concrete suburb is not just important in terms of architecture, but played a massive role in Soviet era propaganda, education and relocation of populations.
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
15m
This is a sacred location to mane Estonians. The festival symbolized Estonian resistance during the Soviet occupation and paved the way for the Singing Revolution. Here we will discover the true importance of the revolution, that rocked the Soviet union from 1987 to 1991.
5m
An old seaplane hangar, this area was under Soviet military command throughout the Cold War
Linnahall
5m · Admission ticket included
Vladimir Lenin's Palace of Culture and Sport constructed for the 1980 Moscow Olympics
20m
This area is home to great examples of Soviet architecture, from Stalinist to the 1980s.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up the clients from a location agreed upon after booking is confirmed.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
