8. Tallinn: Old Town and Kalamaja Private Tour
Meet your expert guide and start discovering the old town of Tallinn on a walking tour. Explore the streets of one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe, also a listed Unesco heritage site. Discover medieval Tallinn with its quaint hive of narrow streets, charming squares, ornate doorways, and courtyards.
Explore both Toompea and the Lower Town at a relaxed pace, seeing the highlights of Tallinn and immersing yourself in its rich culture and history.
Have a break at Tallinn’s town hall square and admire its pretty string of pastel-colored buildings that look like straight out of a fairytale. Discover Tallinn’s oldest pharmacy and enjoy the unique atmosphere.
Follow your guide for the second half of the tour to explore Kalamaja. It’s a neighborhood famous for its wooden houses, and bohemian charm. ‘Kalamaja’ from the 14th century, was dominated by fishermen, fishmongers, and boatwrights. The wooden houses built to accommodate these workers became Kalamaja’s architectural legacy, and they now lend the neighborhood its unforgettable character.
The Bohemian atmosphere of Kalamaja is more recent, as it has become the preferred residence of the young and the creative. Immerse yourself in this lively atmosphere of exciting art, culture, and design. Visit Telliskivi to see a collection of factory buildings that slowly transformed into a beloved hotspot comprised of off-beat restaurants, art expos, craft beer, antique shopping, alternative theatre, and clubbing venues.
Kalamaja is also Estonia’s most significant creative economic enterprise center, bringing together a diverse range of activities and businesses in one unforgettable spot.