Tours

Tallinn has many historical buildings as well as culturally significant spots. If you want to tour the different locations you can either explore on your own or join a guided tour. Either option will help you discover the fascinating history as well as modern city of this beautiful city.

St. Catherine's Passage

Take your own tour of the area around St. Catherine's Passage. The medieval passage connects Vene and Müürivahe streets and is now filled with artists and cafes. Stop for a drink or to browse the artwork at Bogapott. After resting walk to the Dominican Monastery which is a gothic styled monastery built in 1246 and has interesting exhibits inside. Another close by landmark is the House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads, a Renaissance building. The nearby Great Guild Hall is also worth a tour and houses the Estonian History Museum.

Town Hall Square

The Town Hall Square was used for celebrations, executions and much more even before Tallinn Town Hall was built. Today the square is filled with cute cafes and is often used for events, the square is known for its Christmas Market. The focal point of the square is obviously the Tallinn Town Hall. After exploring the beautiful building head to Town Hall Pharmacy, built in the early 15th Century. You can still purchase pharmaceutical items at the old Pharmacy. A few blocks away is Olde Hansa where you can dine in Medieval ambiance. 

Kadriorg Palace

The Kadriorg Palace, also called Christine's Palace was built in 1718 and showcases a beautiful Northern Baroque style. After touring the palace head to the Kumu Art Museum where you can enjoy culture. If you are hungry stop by Cantina Carramba for a Mexican feast. If you want to go skating the Jeti Ice Hall can't be beat.

Toompea Castle & Tall Hermann's Tower

No trip to Tallinn is complete without seeing Toompea Castle & Tall Hermann's Tower. Built in 1227, the castle has housed each reigning power and now the Parliament resides here. Close by is the beautiful Alexander Nevsky Cathedral which is a Russian Orthodox Cathedral. The 1219 St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as Dome Church, is nearby and deserves a tour.

If you would prefer a guided tour, perhaps because you would like more information on different landmarks, there are many options.

Bus Tours

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (+372 6 10 8616 / http://www.travel2baltics.com/ )

Tallinn Official Sightseeing Tour  (+372 6 27 9080 / http://www.citytour.ee/ )

Bike Tours

City Bike Tours  (+372 5 11 1819 / http://www.citybike.e/ )

Beautiful Bike Tour (+372 5 55 42 111 / http://www.traveller.ee/ )