Step back in time to the Middle Ages and see the sights of Tallinn's Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour. Learn the history of the city and hear stories about monuments such as the churches of the Holy Ghost, St Nicolas and St. Olaf.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- See the sights of Tallinn's Old Town, such as Toompea Castle
- Learn why Tallinn is known as the town that limps on Short Leg Street
- Get stunning views of the city from a terrace in the Upper Town
Full description
Explore the Old Town of Tallinn and see monuments such as the remains of St. Catherine's Dominican Monastery. Step back to the Middle Ages and walk along Pikk Street, where the merchants' houses and craft guilds bring medieval Tallinn back to life.
Get acquainted with the churches of the Holy Ghost, St Nicolas and St. Olaf as you explore the Lower Town and Upper Town. Discover why Tallinn is known as the town that limps on Lühike Jalg (Short Leg Street) and hear about the noble knights who lived in the Upper Town . Admire the outside of the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Lutheran St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Make your way to the ancient stronghold of Toompea Castle where the Parliament of Estonia now sits, and marvel at the Pikk Hermann (Tall Herman) tower that dominates the skyline. Get a fantastic view of the city from one of the platforms of the Upper Town. Return to the Lower Town on Short Leg Street to end on Town Hall Square.
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Meals or drinks
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Meeting point
Meet at the Town Hall Square, which is around 800 meters from the cruise ship terminal.
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