Walk through the narrow Gothic dwellings, cozy cobblestone streets and fortress walls in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on this full-day tour from Helsinki. The tour includes return ferry trips, guided tour and free time.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- The pickup will be between 7:45 AM and 8:10 AM. The local partner will communicate the pickup time a couple of days before the tour date. Your guide will pick you up in front of your hotel with a sign showing the name of the local partner.
Experience
Highlights
- Take a guided day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki by ferry
- Explore the cobbled Old Town Square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and panoramic views from Toompea Hill
- Cross the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn by comfortable ferry
- Enjoy a few hours on your own to explore the city
- See the top Tallinn attractions including UNESCO-listed Old Town
Full description
Your guide will greet you and pick you up in the morning from your hotel or Helsinki port. After pick-up, cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia by comfortable ferry. The excursion starts in front of the oldest town hall in Scandinavia and the Baltics. The walk follows the old street grid now enshrined on UNESCO’s heritage list, resembling a visit to an outdoor museum containing rarities.
The sights you will see include storied landmarks such as the Raeapteek apothecary shop, the Great Guild, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Neitsitorn tower and many others, along with unforgettable panoramas of the lower town and sea from two observation platforms.
The full-day tour includes a two-hour ferry trip in both directions, as well as a city tour and free time. You will arrive back in Helsinki at 9:30 PM and then be transferred back to the port or your hotel.
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Helsinki hotel/Helsinki port pick-up and drop off
- Round-trip ferry
- Tallinn city walking tour
- Transfer between the Tallinn port to Tallinn old town
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
Know before you go
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- There is a minimum number of 2 people required for the tour to operate and if the tour is canceled because this number is not met you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to the border crossing, which are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You must provide the passport information for all passengers (including full name, country, date of birth, and gender) when booking
- This tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Check-in begins two hours before and closes 30 minutes before the departure time with boarding gates closing 20 minutes before the departure time
- The duration of transfers is approximate and the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions