Guided Old Town Tallinn Historical Walking Tour

4.9 (545 reviews) Tallinn, Estonia
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Duration2h - 2h 30m
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LanguagesRussian, English
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Experience Tallinn daily, guaranteed, with our professional and friendly guides. As the first to offer tours whatever the weather, we ensure a comfortable, small-group adventure!

Tours begin at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m on Town Hall Square under the Town Hall clock.

In 120-150 minutes, accompanied by a guide, you will walk through all the most significant places of the old city.
You will hear stories about the past and present of Tallinn.
You will learn how people live in Estonia now.
You will receive recommendations for exploring the city on your own.

Our advantages:
- fixed time
- fixed cost
- small group
- individual approach
- thoughtful convenient route
- friendly, clear, and historical format
- memorable guides who love the city and are ready to share their experience and knowledge

Our tours are convenient, simple, and suitable for everyone: from children to adults. This is the perfect first introduction to the city.

Options

Экскурсия по Старому городу
Group walking tour
Group walking tour

Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • Do not hesitate to ask for photos, ask questions, or request the guide to speak or walk slower.
  • Outdoor walking group tour. You'll receive recommendations for museums, food and souvenirs.
  • Purely outdoor walking tour. No museum or church interiors included.

What to expect

  1. Tallinn Town Hall
    8m
    The tour starts at Town Hall Square. The guide gives general information about the excursion, route and history of Estonia. You can tell us your preferences so that the guide can highlight them during the tour.
    (5 minutes stop at the point + 3 minutes transitions)
  2. Niguliste Museum
    12m
    The Church of St. Nicholas is one of the oldest in the city. At this stop you will hear amazing stories about this church and the surrounding area.
    (10 minutes stop at the point + 2 minutes transitions)
  3. Freedom Square
    13m
    Freedom Square is an excellent location for talking about modern city life and amazing statistical data.
    (8 minutes stop at the point + 5 minutes transitions)
  4. Kiek in de Kok Fortifications Museum
    11m
    The space in front of the impressive section of the fortress wall with its various towers provides an excellent backdrop for the story of medieval defenses. You will learn to determine the age of towers by eye.
    (8 minutes stop at the point + 3 minutes transitions)
  5. Toompea Castle
    18m
    What does the word Toompea mean? Who is Long Herman? Where did the knights live? What is the system of government in Estonia? And why our guests often call the Estonian parliament cute? You will learn about this and much more on Palace Square.

    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    A constant favorite of our guests is the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Let's talk about the features of the building and its difficult fate.
    (15 minutes stop at the point + 3 minutes transitions)
  6. St Mary's Cathedral
    10m
    Using the example of the oldest mainland church in Estonia, you will learn what Tallinn Gothic is and why wood turned out to be not the most reliable material for construction.
    (6 minutes stop at the point + 4 minutes transitions)
  7. Viewing Point Kohtuotsa
    10m
    No spoilers: just the best view of Tallinn. Let's count spiers, weather vanes, high-rise dominants and ferries.
    (7 minutes stop at the point + 3 minutes transitions)
  8. Patkuli Viewing Platform
    10m
    Another observation deck, but a completely different view. You will find out how many islands there are in Estonia, how many towers surround the Old Town and why it is impossible to get from here by train to other European countries.
    (5 minutes stop at the point + 5 minutes transitions)
  9. Danish King's Garden
    6m
    What does the Danish national flag have to do with Tallinn? Why are there no faces on the monk sculptures in the garden? Such different questions and such interesting stories.
    (5 minutes stop at the point + 1 minutes transitions)
  10. Luhike Jalg
    8m
    Short and Long Legs are not parts of the body, but entire streets of the Old Town. You will walk along paths that in the Middle Ages were the border of two different cities, and the streets were separated by a wall of mistrust.
    (4 minutes stop at the point + 4 minutes transitions)
  11. Great Guild Hall
    8m
    The most cozy of the squares of the old city now and one of the most important in the Middle Ages. The territory of the Great Guild is replete with historically important objects. What are guilds? And what role guilds played in the life of a medieval city, you will find out here.
    (5 minutes stop at the point + 3 minutes transitions)
  12. 7m
    Katarina's Lane is the most atmospheric corner of the old city, which is not so easy to find without a hint. Local craft shops, stunning views and, of course, incredible history (This place is not a must-see. It all depends on the comfortable speed for the group).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At 10 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm the tour starts from the Town Hall building. The guide will be waiting for you under the clock with a bright sign with the 120 degrees logo in the Town Hall arcade on Town Hall Square. Don't be late. In case of unexpected circumstances, call or write.

End point

At 10 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm the tour starts from the Town Hall building. The guide will be waiting for you under the clock with a bright sign with the 120 degrees logo in the Town Hall arcade on Town Hall Square. Don't be late. In case of unexpected circumstances, call or write.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pets allowed
  • Children under 12 years old free

Cancellation policy

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

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