Guided tour

Tallinn: Old Town Walking Tour

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Guided tour
Tallinn: Old Town Walking Tour
Top rated
4.7914286 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7914286 out of 5 stars
350 reviews

Take a fascinating and wide-ranging walking tour of Tallin. Get to know its history and culture as you encounter key sights like the Town Hall, Niguliste Museum, and Kiek in de Kok with your guide.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Bryan – United States

Max was incredibly insightful and fun, and always kept the tour interesting. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to the area.

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Renae – Australia

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the old town with Max. He was informative and interesting We had a great time walking around with Max and highly recommend this tour

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    Raekoja plats 1, Raekoja plats 1

  • Kullassepa tänav

    Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Nickolas Church

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Freedom Square, Tallinn

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)

  • Mayeri Stairs

    Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kiek in de Kök

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)

  • Komandandi tee

    Pass by (3 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Toompea Castle, Tallinn

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (7 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (7 minutes)

  • Toom-Kooli tänav

    Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (7 minutes)

  • Kohtu tänav

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kohtuotsa vaateplats

    Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Rahukohtu tänav

    Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Patkuli Viewing Platform

    Photo stop, Guided tour (8 minutes)

  • Rahukohtu tänav

    Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Piiskopi tänav

    Pass by (3 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Danish King's Garden

    Photo stop, Guided tour (7 minutes)

  • Lühike jalg gate tower

    Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Pikk tänav

    Photo stop, Pass by (3 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Estonian History Museum

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Pühavaimu tänav

    Scenic views on the way (1 minute)

  • Saiakang

    Pass by (1 minute)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Old Town Hall Pharmacy

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Town Hall Square, Tallinn

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (3 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Raekoja plats 1, Vanaturu kael 5, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tallinn on this walking tour
  • Learn all about the city from your guide as you explore the Old Town on foot
  • Get to see fascinating sights like the Danish King's Garden and Luhike Jalg
  • Feel like a local as you are shown hidden gems scattered across the Old Town
  • Take in city views from Patkuli, then feel the history at the Great Guild Hall

Full description

Stroll through the streets of Tallinn on this guided walking tour. Get under the skin of the city as your guides take you to its iconic locations and hidden gems and fill you in on its lively past and wonderful present.

The guide will be waiting for you under the Town Hall clock on Town Hall Square with a bright yellow sign with the 120 Degrees logo. Don't miss the opportunity to get helpful recommendations and hear incredible stories about Tallinn.

Be wowed by Tallinn Town Hall, the Niguliste Museum, and the modern Freedom Square. Learn about trade alliances, knights and merchants. Be surprised by unusual economic solutions and architectural oddities.

Admire Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and the gothic St Mary's Cathedral. Marvel at the panoramic view over the city from the Kohtuotsa viewing point.

Includes

  • Tour
  • Guide (English or Russian language)
  • Recommendations
  • Dome Cathedral entry (own expense)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Select participants and date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This activity involves climbing stairs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 350 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Bryan – United StatesApril 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Max was incredibly insightful and fun, and always kept the tour interesting. Would highly recommend to anyone coming to the area.
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Renae – AustraliaMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the old town with Max. He was informative and interesting We had a great time walking around with Max and highly recommend this tour
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Phil – United KingdomFebruary 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Max was excellent at providing all the information we wanted on a bitterly cold morning. Great history, great insights into local life and impartially give recent events in the local area!

Product ID: 521680

Activity provider:120 Degrees

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