Tallinn Bay

Leave the city behind and uncover the hidden Soviet history of Tallinn on a fascinating coastal drive. Explore Estonia’s turbulent past, abandoned military sites, and the lasting impact of Soviet rule. We follow the coastline, part of which was restricted during Soviet times as a border zone. On the Viimsi peninsula, you’ll walk through a forest to find an abandoned Soviet air defense base, where strategic rockets were stationed until Estonia’s independence in the early 1990s. Along the way, visit the Olympic Yachting Center, built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and hear stories about Soviet engineering and life behind the Iron Curtain. Stop at the Tallinn TV Tower, another Olympic-era structure, where you’ll learn about Soviet media censorship and the dramatic events of 1991 when Estonia regained its freedom. The tour concludes with a drive through Lasnamäe, the largest Soviet-era residential district in Tallinn, showcasing the typical urban planning of that time. This tour offers a unique look into Soviet Tallinn — from secret military sites to the everyday life shaped by the regime.

Download Aegna Island tour map and audioguide, hiking trails, dozens of instagrammable points of interest. Listen behind-the scenes stories and get directions the the most beautiful sandy beaches. You will find one of the largest sowings of Ice Age boulders. Hike along the island’s magical forest trails. Admire the views of the Tallinn panorama and discover a picturesque overgrown ruins of Emperor Peter the Great sea fortress gun battery. There is no compulsory starting point. Your tour launches automatically wherever you reach any point. Alternatively you can pre-read or listen any point to plan your desired route. Download your personal guide map as instructed in your ticket. An internet connection is required only to download the contents. During the usage no permanent internet connection is required to avoid roaming charges. However, when you exit the app during the route for any reason, you need to restore internet connection and repeat download using the same password. Your password will remain active within 48 hours from first download.