Tallinn Day Tour

TALLINN DAY TOUR

Private Tallinn Day Tour
Ideal for cruise ship passengers and day-trippers from Helsinki & Stockholm
Duration: 5.5 – 7 hours

History? Highlights and hidden gems? Cuisine? Medieval interiors? Residential areas? This Tallinn day tour ticks all the boxes on the checklist.
We take you on a journey that truly captures the essence of Tallinn and provides you with a profound experience that focuses on how people live and have lived in Estonia.

Tour details:
Duration: 5.5-7 hours, depending on the arrival & departure times of the cruise ship/ferry. The tour length will be agreed with you at the time of booking.
Tour language: English

Tour price:
Prices are per private group, not per person.
290 euros for a group of 1-2 people
310 euros for a group of 3-5 people

Activity level: Medium. Our time is split both in the tour vehicle and exploring some of the key sights and areas on foot. This tour is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties though (due to the several short walks in different neighbourhoods).

Tour itinerary:

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

9:00 meet and greet at the cruise ship/ ferry terminal

9:00 -11:30 driving tour with several stops along the way.

First, we head to the picturesque Kadriorg Park to take a look at a lovely palace from 18th century; the Office of the President of Estonia, and some other remarkable buildings.

Then, your Tallinn day tour continues with a visit to the Song Festival Grounds, a place of importance to Estonian culture, both as the centre of the 1980s independence movement and as the venue of the Song Celebration.

We drive through the area of Pirita-Merivälja, to show you private homes and garden designs and shed light on topics such as the current state of the real estate market, and the property reform and privatization in Estonia shortly after the country had regained independence.

A seaside drive takes us back to the city center. Here, we stroll through a former industrial landscape Rotermanni, where contemporary high-quality architecture is skillfully mixed with industrial buildings from the 19th century.

Kalamaja, a bohemian district, is the last stop before we head to the Old Town. Kalamaja is known for it’s colourful wooden houses and community living with shared backyards. The newest attraction in Kalamaja is Port Noblessner, once a major shipyard, now turned into a seafront quarter worth seeing. You will also see and hear the story of the architecturally unique Seaplane Hangars located nearby.

Upon arrival to Viru Gate, one of the main entrances to Tallinn Old Town, your private Tallinn day tour continues on foot.

In the old Town…

11:30- 12:15 learn some of the history behind Estonia’s capital city as we stroll through the charming streets. Highlights on the walking route include stories about and introductions to Town Hall, Town Hall Pharmacy, St. Catherine’s Passage, Great Guild Hall, the church of the Holy Spirit, and the city wall.

12:15-13:30 we stop for lunch at one of the handpicked restaurants highly rated both for their delicious dishes and for the historical background of the buildings. You will be provided with 3 restaurant choices at the time of booking, together with links to the websites/menus. A great local lunch makes the day absolutely perfect.

13:30-14:00 free time* for browsing on your own.

14:00-15:00 the tour continues with a pickup and drive (5-6 minutes) to Toompea Hill, the Upper Old Town. We visit the interior of St. Mary´s Cathedral filled with elaborate coats of arms, and take in the view over the city from Kohtuotsa viewpoint. The other points of interest here include Toompea Castle, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Danish King’s Garden and Kiek in de Kök tower.

15:00-15:10 drive to the cruise port

15:10 the tour concludes at the cruise terminal

* The availability and length of free time varies. Please give us the arrival and departure times of the ship, as this will allow us to adjust the tour schedule.

Tour price:

290 euros for a group of 1-2 people
310 euros for a group of 3-5 people
Prices are per private group, not per person.

What´s included:
– pick-up at the cruise ship terminal or ferry terminal
– private English speaking guide for the entire tour
– private vehicle (Mercedes Viano minivan) and driver for the 2.5-hour driving portion in the morning and for one hour at the end of the tour
– inside visits to St. Mary´s Cathedral, Town Hall Pharmacy from 1422 and St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (optional)

The cost of lunch is not included. We provide you with 3 restaurant choices at the time of your enquiry/booking.

Are you interested in this Tallinn day tour in German? Please check it out: Tagesausflug in Tallinn