Travel Guide for
Tallinn

Tallinn Top Attractions and Viimsi Open Air Museum

If your goals is to get an overview of Tallinn, its surroundings, coasts and top attractions, this tour is perfect for you. Start with discovering Tallinn’s jewel and main highlight – the Medieval Old Town. Together with colourful legends, we will introduce you to the gabled houses, churches and squares that developed here between the 13th and 15th centuries. The tour then continues to the leafy Kadriorg district. It is a park area that is home to amazing wooden villas, art museums and a baroque palace built for Russian Tsar Peter the Great. It continues onward to the Pirita beach area, where you will get a glimpse of the mysterious ruins of a 15th-century convent and the city’s soviet-era TV tower. After lunch break you will visit the Open Air Museum in Viimsi which is a complex of seaside-farmhouses over 150 years old, which is located in a picturesque coastal village. It is a relaxing location and the best place to admire the famous silhouette of Tallinn.

Tallinn to Riga - Sightseeing transfer

Transfer from Tallinn city to Riga city with included visit to Turaida Castle and Parnu town. You will be picked up from your hotel in Tallinn by our English speaking driver. This trip will take totally about 7 to 8 hours. Local restaurants for lunch will be advised if you wish to have a lunch stop on the way. Please note that this daytrip does not include licensed guide service. Our English speaking driver will give basic info, answer your questions, lead to the ticket offices and will advise best local restaurants for lunch. If licensed guide is requested it can be arranged at an additional cost at the sights that we will be visiting, please inform us in advance if such service is needed so we can book it for you. Please keep in mind or check sites you desire to visit as during the Winter month some sites do not operate every day of the week. Our drivers will advice alternative sites to fill up your day if any of the sites are closed.

Tallinn Old Town Private Walking Tour with Native Estonian Guide

Discover Tallinn’s medieval Old Town, its rich history, and iconic highlights with an expert local guide on this engaging, personalized private walking tour. No fluff, no wasted time — just real stories, personal anecdotes, fresh humor, and honest insight. This tour is for you if you’re tired of crowded group tours and guides droning on through their memorized lines. If you crave genuine authenticity — no scripted speeches, no umbrellas in the air — this is your kind of experience. Enjoy a passionate native guide who’s eager to show you the real Tallinn, up close and personal. - Private and comprehensive 2½ - 3½ hour guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town - Explore key highlights like Town Hall Square, top scenic viewpoints, and hidden gems - Flexible tour length and pace to match your interests - Nuanced narratives, complex storytelling, and a big-picture perspective - Knowledgeable, open, and personable native guide sharing local insights and personal stories

5 Hour Cruise-Friendly Tallinn Tour from Cruise Port

Welcome aboard, cruise passengers, to your immersive Tallinn shore excursion! This 5-hour adventure elegantly weaves together historical exploration, relaxation, and cultural engagement, crafted to deliver a thorough and enriching Tallinn experience. Achieve the perfect balance between guided insights and independent discovery. Venture into the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site lauded as one of the most exceptionally conserved medieval towns in Europe. Let the cobbled paths and slender lanes guide you as your expert guide brings to life the city's rich tapestry of history through captivating stories and legends. Marvel at the stunning confluence of Gothic spires and Baroque palaces, and witness the striking contrast between the prosperous Upper Town and the charmingly simple Lower Town. After your enlightening journey through Tallinn's historic heart, enjoy two hours of free exploration. This is your chance to dive deeper into the Old Town on your terms.

Bog-shoe Hiking Tour

The bogs are places very dear to all Estonians and have been part of our culture for centuries. Therefore one mustn’t leave Estonia before visiting a bog. The bog-shoe hiking in a bog takes you to places what otherwise would be inaccessible. We hike around the bog pools, admire the wildlife, climb the watch-tower and listen to mysterious stories and legends our tour guides tell about the bogs. Bog-shoe hike is doable all year round and offers different discoveries every season. Have an unforgettable adventure in Estonia and come to a bog-shoe hike in the picturesque Kõnnu Suursoo. In wintertime, we organize the same tour as a snow-shoe hiking tour.

Tallinn Ghost Tour

Join this captivating and harrowing tour through the winding streets of Tallinn's Old Town as you hear tales and legends of its haunted houses. Discover the dark side of Tallinn. If you believe in ghosts, then bring a friend. There is safety in numbers...

Tallinn Gems Tour Designed Especially for Cruise Passengers

Welcome aboard, esteemed cruise passengers, to an unforgettable Tallinn shore excursion! Immerse yourself in a 5-hour journey thoughtfully crafted to combine historical exploration, cultural discovery, and relaxation, ensuring an experience that will leave a lasting impression. Step into the heart of Tallinn’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, a true medieval treasure and one of Europe’s best-preserved gems. Wander through charming cobblestone streets and winding alleyways as our expert guide brings Tallinn’s rich history to life with fascinating stories and legends. Marvel at the striking blend of Gothic spires and Baroque architecture, and witness the captivating contrast between the grandeur of the Upper Town and the charming simplicity of the Lower Town. This shore excursion strikes the perfect balance between guided insights and personal exploration, allowing you to connect deeply with this enchanting city.

Estonian Craft Beer Tasting & History

I’m a local beer enthusiast and home brewer who secretly worked as a beer spy. I’ve been home brewing for over 5 years now, and have produced 200+ batches of beer. I’ve also tasted over 1500 different beers from all around the world. For the past few years I’ve been hosting beer tastings for friends, small teams and tour groups (up to 32 people). Join me for a fun and informative tasting session and get to know Estonian beer beyond the boring big-name brands. I’ll introduce you to a handpicked selection of light and dark beers from a range of Estonian craft breweries, and teach you about beer styles, beer history, and beer culture.

Tallinn Old Town Tour combined with Bog Walk

If you want to cover the two main attractions of Tallinn – its romantic Old Town as well as the nature and greenery outside the city; then this day trip from Tallinn is made especially for you. Start the day with a drive outside the city and have a hike in the nature to experience the vast open landscape and unique environment of Estonian bogs. Admire the contrast between the yellowish-golden bog plants and the bog pools that on a sunny day have a perfect reflection of the blue sky and clouds above. Enjoy the surrounding silence and take time out from the rest of the world for a while. Once you have filled your lungs with clean fresh air, get back to Tallinn where the morning rush has calmed down, leaving the streets more empty and easier to walk. Have a guided 1.5 hour Old Town sightseeing tour, covering all the main attractions, and learn about the history of Estonia. Explore the cobbled streets and colourful houses and enjoy the view over the red rooftops from the viewing platforms

2-hour Tallinn Old Town walking tour

This private walking tour of Tallinn's Old Town with our local guides is a great way to discover Tallinn and get immediate answers to questions you might have. Enjoy historic tales of bygone eras and colourful legends told to you by our tour guides. Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO world heritage site and is often referred to as the “Jewel of the Baltic.” The city offers architecture from Gothic to Baroque and Renaissance, from Art Deco to Soviet. Immerse yourself within a history rich in war and culture, intrigue and chivalry. It is our hope to share with you our knowledge of and enthusiasm for everyday life in medieval Tallinn: how the city functioned, who lived here and why did so many large nation such as Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and the Teutonic Order fight over this small piece of land for centuries.