TALLINN HIGHLIGHTS

Tallinn tour with a private guide
Ideal for visitors staying overnight, cruise ship passengers, and day-trippers from Helsinki
Duration: 3.5 hours

This Tallinn tour with a private guide is a fantastic way to visit and learn about different neighborhoods. It’s a great discovery tour for first-time visitors to the city. We share with you memorable stories, news about recent developments in Estonia, and anything else you might be interested in, all while exploring Tallinn´s must-see attractions.

During the driving portion (1 hr 45 min), we make stops at three distinct areas and spend some time off the vehicle. We will visit Kadriorg Park, the Song Festival Grounds and Kalamaja neighborhood.
Upon arrival to Old Town, one of Europe’s most complete walled cities, the tour continues on foot (1 hr 45 min). We start at Toompea Hill, then descend to the wonderfully preserved lower section of old Tallinn.

Tour details:
Duration: 3.5 hours
Tour language: English

Tour price:
All prices are per private group, not per person.
160 euros for a group of 1-2 people
180 euros for a group of 3-5 people

Activity level: medium to strenuous. The total walking distance is 2.7 km/1.7 miles.

Tour itinerary:

NB! The actual start time will be agreed with you and depends on your preferences, the cruise ship arrival time, etc. This is a sample schedule:
9:00 meet and greet at your hotel, or ferry/cruise ship terminal
9:00 -10:45 driving tour beyond the Old Town. Several stops and many opportunities for great photos.

With insightful commentary from your private Tallinn tour guide, you will get to see:
– the leafy Kadriorg park– beautiful palace from early 18th century, lovely garden and a pond, Kumu Art Museum, the Office of the President.
– the Song Festival Grounds– the venue for one of the largest choral events in the world, and the venue where the Singing Revolution took place in late 1980s.
– Kalamaja neighborhood – the Seaplane Hangars with its unique design and Port Noblessner, once a major shipyard, now turned into a seafront quarter worth seeing. Kalamaja is the fastest developing area of Tallinn, called by many the local “hipsterville”.
Then, drive to the Old Town, where the minivan service ends.

10:45-12:30 your private tour of Tallinn continues on foot. Take in the highlights of Toompea Hill and the lower section of the historical city:
St. Mary’s Cathedral, a beautiful view from Kohtotsa viewing point, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Danish King´s Garden, Kiek in de Kök tower, Town Hall, Town Hall Pharmacy, St. Catherine’s Passage; the town wall, old merchants´ houses.

12:30 the tour concludes by Viru Gate or anywhere in Old Town you would like to visit next.

A frequent question:
How do we get back to the cruise ship terminal/ to our hotel located away from the Old Town?
A private return transfer from the Old Town to the cruise terminal is available upon request for an extra cost 30 euros per minivan.

Other options for returning to the cruise ship:
– on foot it takes 20-25 minutes from the Town Hall Square to the cruise terminal entrance
– the cruise line´s shuttle bus (if provided)
– a taxi, approximate cost is 10 euros per vehicle (seats four)

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

What´s included:
– pick-up at your hotel, B&B or ferry/cruise ship terminal
– private English speaking tour guide for 3.5 hours
– private Mercedes Viano minivan and driver for 1 hour and 45 minutes
– entrance to St. Mary`s Cathedral

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