TALLINN OLD TOWN WALKING TOUR

Private Tallinn Walking Tour
Ideal for visitors staying overnight, cruise passengers and day-trippers from Helsinki
Duration: 2.5 hours

The private Tallinn walking tour is an insightful journey into the heart of the city. No matter the season or time of day, you are sure to be charmed by the heritage and beauty of old Tallinn. You will:
-explore the medieval sights and what´s behind
-learn about the interesting history of Estonia: effortlessly and in an engaging way
-have fantastic photo opportunities
-feel free to poke your head into (work)shops or cafes as you pass by
-pick up some great tips on things to do after the tour

Tour details:
Duration: 2.5 hours
Tour language: English

Tour price:
85 euros for a group of 2-3 people
95 euros for a group of 4-5 people
Prices are per private group, not per person.

Distance: The total walking distance is between 2.5 km/1.6 miles and 3 km/1.9 miles, depending on the starting point. This tour is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.

Tour itinerary for visitors staying in Tallinn

The exact route will depend on where we start. You will get a good overview of the most significant attractions both at LOWER OLD TOWN and TOOMPEA HILL.

Meeting point: our guide will meet you wherever you are staying in Tallinn Old Town or close to it. Alternatively, we will suggest a suitable meeting point.

The start time: you might want to book your private Tallinn walking tour for late afternoon or early evening. Let us know what works best for you…

Tour itinerary for cruise ship passengers/day-trippers from Helsinki

NB! The actual start time will be agreed with you and depends on your preferences and the cruise ship/ ferry arrival time. This is a sample schedule:

9:00 the cruise ship/ ferry arrives

Between 9:30 – 10:00 you go from the terminal to the edge of Old Town, where our guide will meet you at the agreed place.

Options for getting from the terminal to the edge of Old Town:
-on foot it takes 20-25 minutes
-by tram (makes sense if you arrive on Eckerö Line or Viking Line ferry to terminal A), tram ticket 2 euros/per person
-by taxi it takes 10-15 minutes and will cost you approx. 10 euros/per vehicle
-by our private transfer, available upon request, 35 euros/per Mercedes minivan
– the cruise line´s shuttle bus (if provided)

NB! If you choose a taxi or our private transfer, we recommend driving to Toompea Hill and starting your Tallinn walking tour from there. This will allow us to avoid climbing up and make the tour less exhausting.

10:00 meet with the guide at the agreed place

10:00-12:30 private Tallinn walking tour, while visiting both the lower and upper section of the fortified Old Town.

12:30 the tour concludes at Town Hall Square or anywhere else in Old Town you would like to visit next.

Tour Highlights:

Toompea Castle, St. Mary´s Cathedral (inside visit if not closed for a service), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, magnificent view over the Old Town’s rooftops and towers, Danish King´s Garden, Kiek in de Kök Tower, Town Hall Pharmacy from 1422 (inside visit); the Town Hall, St. Catherine’s Passage, medieval merchants´ houses and some photogenic side streets and backyards…

Tour price:
85 euros for a group of 2-3 people
95 euros for a group of 4-5 people
Prices are per private group, not per person.

What’s included:
– private English speaking tour guide for 2.5 hours
– entrance fee to St. Mary`s Cathedral

Are you interested in a similar private Tallinn walking tour in German?: Rundgang durch die Tallinner Altstadt

We look forward to seeing you!