Old Town Walking Tour and Two Cathedrals
Explore the Old Town of Tallinn with your passionate guide and learn about its history. Admire the charming medieval streets and historic architecture. See St. Nicholas Church, the Danish King’s Garden, the Town Hall Pharmacy and more. Visit both the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Lutheran St. Mary's Cathedral. Take beautiful photos at the Patkuli and Kohtuotsa viewing platforms.
What was the wealth and prosperity of medieval Tallinn based on? What was used for treatment in the Middle Ages? Do people live in the Old Town today? Why is Tallinn limping? What does the Danish flag have to do with Tallinn? You will get answers to these and many other questions during the tour.
By the end of the tour, you'll know more than a local and understand why Tallinn is one of Europe's most desirable tourist destinations. You'll have a better idea of where to go and what to do during your stay in Tallinn.
Options
Explore Tallinn with a Guided Walking Tour
What's included in Old Town Walking Tour and Two Cathedrals
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tallinn Old Town
Lower Town. Town Hall, St. Nicholas Church, one of the oldest operating pharmacies in the world and more. You will learn about the history of the town, its Hanseatic past and admire the medieval architecture.
Toompea Hill
Upper Town. Toompea Castle – the Parliament of Estonia, The Estonian Knighthood House, winter residences of the nobility… You will visit the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Lutheran St. Mary's Cathedral and enjoy a beautiful view of Tallinn from the observation decks.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee to St. Mary Cathedral (Tallinn's oldest church) is included in the tour price.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will meet you near the Town hall under the clock. The Town Hall is a gray limestone building with an arcade, two dragon-headed gargoyles on the facade and a tall, slender tower. The guide will be holding a sign with the logo "Tallinn Guide Club".
