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Tales of Old Tallinn 2-hour Walking Tour

By Tallinn Tales
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,451 per adult
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Overview

Unique walking tour with a lot of tales about medieval Tallinn - get to know the most interesting stories from our history. How the city of Tallinn came to be, what was its importance in medieval politics, why the Danes regularly give us their flag, and what legends still influence our lives here. No boring dates and unknown names, these are Tallinn Tales!

Activity location

  • Tallinn City Hall
    • Mere pst 20
    • 10111, Tallinn, Estonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tallinn Town Hall
    • 1 Raekoja plats
    • 10146, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

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Tales of Old Tallinn 2-hour Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 2,451.14 x 1 AdultP 2,451.14
Total
Price is P 2,451.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Landing and facility fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry/Admission - Dominican Monastery Claustrum (5 EUR)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry/Admission - Tallinn City Hall (5 EUR)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry/Admission - St Mary's Cathedral (5 EUR)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Attention! This is the tour with around of 2 km of walking on feet.
  • Prepare warm clothes, if you are arriving in winter - usually it's quite cold outside.

Activity itinerary

Tallinn City Hall

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The heart of Old Town, Raekoja plats, where Tallinn City Hall is placed. How the courts were held, how decisions affecting the entire city were made, and why only two people were executed in this square throughout history - let's start the tales of Tallinn right at the meeting point.

Rataskaevu Street

  • 5m
Cat's Well - unique for Medieval Tallinn wheel well. Try to hear whispers of the evil water spirits, who are still living there according to legends.

St. Nicholas' Orthodox Church

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the oldest churches, which was built in 13th century, it was the main place for Tallinn citizens to meet each other. NB! Ticket is not included into the tour price, but visitting it is not mandatory

Luhike Jalg

  • 5m
The shortest way to the Upper Town is really unique and was used by pedestrians only.

Danish King's Garden

  • 10m
This garden is completely different for any others, and you will know, how it is connected with Danish flag and what is celebrated here every 15th of June even now.

Parliament of Estonia (Pass by)

That's not a medieval building at all, but still very important for Estonia - here our parliament are making all the country-level decisions.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

  • 10m
Well-built and richly decorated Russian Ortodox church, it was builtt mostly because of political reasons, and also has the largest Tallinn's bell - around 15 tonnes. If you are lucky, you will hear its voice.

St Mary's Cathedral

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Simple outside and so rich by history point of view - here you may even find gravestone of Swedish king's daughter. NB! Ticket is not included into the tour price, but visitting it is not mandatory

Patkuli Viewing Platform

  • 10m
The most beautiful view to Tallinn opens here. The best place to make some photos, and, of course, listen a few stories.

Viewing Point Kohtuotsa

  • 10m
Northern viewing point of Toompea hill - enjoy red roofs and modern part of Tallinn from here, in all weather. We recommend to visit it twice - in winter and summer.

Long Boot (Pikk Jalg) (Pass by)

Longest way to the Upper Town was used mostly by horse-transport - perfectly saved, it dives you into history of Tallinn from first sight.

Cafe Maiasmokk

  • 10m
The oldest cafe in Tallinn, which is still working, is unique in interior as well - it wasn't changed since 19th century.

Great Guild Hall (Pass by)

Imagine that 600 year ago you wanted to trade in Tallinn. The first place to get an approval on your way - Great Guild Hall.

Town Hall Pharmacy

  • 10m
Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has continually operated on the same premises - since 15th century.

Location

Activity location

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    Tallinn City Hall
    • Mere pst 20
    • 10111, Tallinn, Estonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tallinn Town Hall
    • 1 Raekoja plats
    • 10146, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

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