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Behind the Iron Curtain of Tallinn - Secrets of the Soviets

4.9  / 521 reviews
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Guided tour
Behind the Iron Curtain of Tallinn - Secrets of the Soviets
4.9  / 521 reviews
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Get to know the Soviet history of Tallin. Visit an abandoned Soviet air defense base and find out about the former border-zone areas in Tallinn.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Mark – United Kingdom

Denis was such a nice guy who was so knowledgable of Estonian history and traditions that it made the trip. The dis-used USSR barracks was very interesting and well worth the drive to reach. The Open fishing museum and market took you back to Medieval times where you could see how people lived off the water. The TV Tower gave you a brilliant view of Tallinn whilst the Olympic village was beautiful to see in the sunshine. Thank you Denis for a wonderful trip.

M
Mark – United Kingdom
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Janet – Australia

Kris was an excellent guide. His information was in-depth and he could discuss many aspects of the Soviet period. Highlights of the tour were a visit to a memorial site, an old Soviet telecommunications tower, a local museum of Soviet items and an old missile base. We saw some of the country and learnt about life on a Soviet collective farm. A fascinating tour with an involved, knowledgeable guide.

J
Janet – Australia

Experience

Highlights

  • Visit an abandoned Soviet air defence base and find out about the former border-zone areas in the Coastal Folk Museum
  • Enjoy views over Tallinn Bay and the seaside district of Pirita from Tallinn TV Tower
  • Visit the Olympic Center and Yacht Port in Pirita, built in 1980 for Moscow Olympic Games

Full description

Take this spectacular drive along Tallinn's coast to get a feel for the area's natural beauty and fascinating maritime and Soviet history! You'll visit the Olympic Center built in Tallinn for the Moscow Olympics and hear how the yachting competitions were organised during Soviet times. On the Viimsi peninsula, you'll visit the abandoned Soviet air-defence base and Coastal Folk Museum's exhibiton introducing stories about time behind the iron curtain. Picture-postcard views of the Old Town skyline can be admired from Tallinn TV tower. 

Includes

  • Pick up and return from your hotel
  • Guide
  • Transport
  • Entrance fees to museums
  • Lunch

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The guide will meet you outside of the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the visit to the TV tower and the Coastal Folk Museum will be replaced by visiting Linnahall (a landmark built for the 1980 Soviet Olympic Games) until further notice.

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Mark – United KingdomAugust 17, 2024  – Verified booking
Denis was such a nice guy who was so knowledgable of Estonian history and traditions that it made the trip. The dis-used USSR barracks was very interesting and well worth the drive to reach. The Open fishing museum and market took you back to Medieval times where you could see how people lived off the water. The TV Tower gave you a brilliant view of Tallinn whilst the Olympic village was beautiful to see in the sunshine. Thank you Denis for a wonderful trip.
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Janet – AustraliaSeptember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
Kris was an excellent guide. His information was in-depth and he could discuss many aspects of the Soviet period. Highlights of the tour were a visit to a memorial site, an old Soviet telecommunications tower, a local museum of Soviet items and an old missile base. We saw some of the country and learnt about life on a Soviet collective farm. A fascinating tour with an involved, knowledgeable guide.
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Meghan – CanadaNovember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
This tour was fantastic! Our guide was so knowledgeable and offered so many personalized stories to really add to our experience. We chose an English language tour and our guide spoke flawless English
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Product ID: 73690

Activity provider:Prangli Reisid OÜ

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