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.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Private group

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

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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.

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English-speaking guide

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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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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 41 reviews

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Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.3/5
Organization
4.4/5

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The Company was very organized and efficient. I received an E-mail right away confirming my booking and meeting point The town was extremely busy because of the arrival of 3-4 cruise ships. We were divided up into groups at the meeting point and proceeded to the Old Town at a good pace. The young lady (Julia) we had as a guided was extremely knowledgeable but had a very gentle voice and not a good flag/banner to be able to follow her in the crowds. At one point(lookout)I almost lost the group and my friend did get left behind -I had to go and get her. Our guide should have given us a meeting point and time before leaving that area. But a good thorough tour of a good 3 hours with steps and some uphill walking. Would highly recommend!

September 7, 2019

Interesting and very informative tour

Our guide was a lovely lady, who was expecting, who took us around the old city for 3 hours. She was very lovely and patient as we made many photo stops. She had a lot of knowledge about the country and was able to answer our questions. We truly enjoyed the tour.

May 9, 2019

Highly recommended!

I can highly recommend this tour. My girls and I had learned a lot about Tallinn and our tour guide Maria was fantastic. We went through all the historical sites, even being allowed inside the Orthodox church to light candles. We appreciate Maria for sharing her knowledge of Tallinn history. Thank you very, very much!

March 31, 2019

Medieval Tallinn 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour

Medieval Tallinn 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour

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Interesting and very informative tour

Highly recommended!

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