Tallinn: Medieval History Walking Tour
Save hours reading up about Tallinn's medieval history and let a guide share the stories behind the city's famous landmarks instead. On this walking tour, you can explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, while hearing about the city’s legends and tales from its medieval past. Along the way, visit sights such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Danish King's Garden, and get tips on the best panoramic photo opportunities too.
Highlights
- ✓Easy way to learn about Tallinn’s fascinating history
- ✓Check off lots of key landmarks in a couple of hours
- ✓Get your bearings in the Old Town's maze of historic streets
- ✓Explore places on foot that bus tours can’t access
What you'll see & do
- ✓The heart of Old Town, Raekoja plats, where Tallinn City Hall is placed. How the courts were held, how decisions affecting the entire city were made, and why only two people were executed in this square throughout history - let's start the tales of Tallinn right at the meeting point.
- ✓Cat's Well - unique for Medieval Tallinn wheel well. Try to hear whispers of the evil water spirits, who are still living there according to legends.
- ✓One of the oldest churches, which was built in 13th century, it was the main place for Tallinn citizens to meet each other. NB! Ticket is not included into the tour price, but visitting it is not mandatory
- ✓The shortest way to the Upper Town is really unique and was used by pedestrians only.
- ✓This garden is completely different for any others, and you will know, how it is connected with Danish flag and what is celebrated here every 15th of June even now.
- ✓That's not a medieval building at all, but still very important for Estonia - here our parliament are making all the country-level decisions.
- ✓Well-built and richly decorated Russian Ortodox church, it was builtt mostly because of political reasons, and also has the largest Tallinn's bell - around 15 tonnes. If you are lucky, you will hear its voice.
- ✓Simple outside and so rich by history point of view - here you may even find gravestone of Swedish king's daughter. NB! Ticket is not included into the tour price, but visitting it is not mandatory
- ✓The most beautiful view to Tallinn opens here. The best place to make some photos, and, of course, listen a few stories.
- ✓Northern viewing point of Toompea hill - enjoy red roofs and modern part of Tallinn from here, in all weather. We recommend to visit it twice - in winter and summer.
- ✓Longest way to the Upper Town was used mostly by horse-transport - perfectly saved, it dives you into history of Tallinn from first sight.
- ✓The oldest cafe in Tallinn, which is still working, is unique in interior as well - it wasn't changed since 19th century.
- ✓Imagine that 600 year ago you wanted to trade in Tallinn. The first place to get an approval on your way - Great Guild Hall.
- ✓Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has continually operated on the same premises - since 15th century.
What's included
- ✓Local Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Landing and facility fees
- ✓Entry/Admission - Dominican Monastery Claustrum (5 EUR)
- ✓Entry/Admission - Tallinn City Hall (5 EUR)
- ✓Entry/Admission - St Mary's Cathedral (5 EUR)
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Attention! This is the tour with around of 2 km of walking on feet.
Prepare warm clothes, if you are arriving in winter - usually it's quite cold outside.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Tallinn: Medieval History Walking Tour
Save hours reading up about Tallinn's medieval history and let a guide share the stories behind the city's famous landmarks instead. On this walking tour, you can explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, while hearing about the city’s legends and tales from its medieval past. Along the way, visit sights such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Danish King's Garden, and get tips on the best panoramic photo opportunities too.
Highlights
- ✓Easy way to learn about Tallinn’s fascinating history
- ✓Check off lots of key landmarks in a couple of hours
- ✓Get your bearings in the Old Town's maze of historic streets
- ✓Explore places on foot that bus tours can’t access
What you'll see & do
- ✓The heart of Old Town, Raekoja plats, where Tallinn City Hall is placed. How the courts were held, how decisions affecting the entire city were made, and why only two people were executed in this square throughout history - let's start the tales of Tallinn right at the meeting point.
- ✓Cat's Well - unique for Medieval Tallinn wheel well. Try to hear whispers of the evil water spirits, who are still living there according to legends.
- ✓One of the oldest churches, which was built in 13th century, it was the main place for Tallinn citizens to meet each other. NB! Ticket is not included into the tour price, but visitting it is not mandatory
- ✓The shortest way to the Upper Town is really unique and was used by pedestrians only.
- ✓This garden is completely different for any others, and you will know, how it is connected with Danish flag and what is celebrated here every 15th of June even now.
- ✓That's not a medieval building at all, but still very important for Estonia - here our parliament are making all the country-level decisions.
- ✓Well-built and richly decorated Russian Ortodox church, it was builtt mostly because of political reasons, and also has the largest Tallinn's bell - around 15 tonnes. If you are lucky, you will hear its voice.
- ✓Simple outside and so rich by history point of view - here you may even find gravestone of Swedish king's daughter. NB! Ticket is not included into the tour price, but visitting it is not mandatory
- ✓The most beautiful view to Tallinn opens here. The best place to make some photos, and, of course, listen a few stories.
- ✓Northern viewing point of Toompea hill - enjoy red roofs and modern part of Tallinn from here, in all weather. We recommend to visit it twice - in winter and summer.
- ✓Longest way to the Upper Town was used mostly by horse-transport - perfectly saved, it dives you into history of Tallinn from first sight.
- ✓The oldest cafe in Tallinn, which is still working, is unique in interior as well - it wasn't changed since 19th century.
- ✓Imagine that 600 year ago you wanted to trade in Tallinn. The first place to get an approval on your way - Great Guild Hall.
- ✓Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has continually operated on the same premises - since 15th century.
What's included
- ✓Local Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Landing and facility fees
- ✓Entry/Admission - Dominican Monastery Claustrum (5 EUR)
- ✓Entry/Admission - Tallinn City Hall (5 EUR)
- ✓Entry/Admission - St Mary's Cathedral (5 EUR)
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Attention! This is the tour with around of 2 km of walking on feet.
Prepare warm clothes, if you are arriving in winter - usually it's quite cold outside.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.