Tallinn, Estonia - Norway, Fjords & Baltic Cruises

Explore three of Tallinn’s highlights at your own leisure.

Once you board your coach for your three stop transfer, you will be given a map of Tallinn, so you can plan your free time.

The first stop is the Seaplane Harbour. This area is a treasure chest of marine history that holds incredible stories from above, below and on the water. You can stop and take photos, explore the surrounding area, have a coffee break or take a stroll along the ‘Culture Kilometer’- a path from the former Patarei Prison to the harbour built to commemorate Tallinn being the ‘European Capital of Culture’ for the year of 2011.

The Upper Town is your next destination, where you can gaze at the onion domes of the Russian Orthodox Church of Alexander Nevsky and Toompea (the seat of the Estonian Parliament). Make your way through the narrow streets to two viewing platforms that present a picturesque view over the red rooftops of the Lower Town.

As you head towards your final stop in the city centre you will pass Schnelli Park and Pond, Baltic Railways Station and the church spires of St Mary’s Cathedral. Visit Town Hall Square and discover the pleasant neighbourhood streets of the Old Town where you can take a break at a local café or shop for local souvenirs.

Note: A tour assistant will be on hand to provide practical information about where and when to meet for the onward transportation. Please note that the assistant is not a tour guide. A map of Tallinn will be provided. No entrance fees are included in the tour price.

Join a small group to discover the charms of Old Town Tallinn and the surrounding area, at a leisurely pace.

Due to Tallinn’s rich architectural heritage, large vehicles are not permitted to enter the Old Town, so sit back and relax in the comfort of your minibus as you discover the highlights of both the Upper and Lower Old Town.

During this exclusive guided tour, have your camera poised, as you travel along Toompea Hill in the Upper Town to Palace Square. View the baroque Toompea Castle, home to the Estonian Parliament, and see the Russian Orthodox Church of St Alexander. The Lower Old Town is full of ancient walls and tower gates and as you drive along the cobbled street, look out for the medieval merchant houses.

Continuing your panoramic drive, you’ll head to the outskirts of the city to see one of Estonia’s most important landmarks. Enjoy at brief photo stop at the impressive Song Festival Ground, a natural amphitheatre which seats up to 30,000 spectators. Finally, you’ll pass through Pirita to admire the stunning sea front views of the Old Town.

Note: This tour has very little walking included, however guests must be able to negotiate the steps in to the minibus.

A perfect way to explore the medieval city’s cobbled streets, well-preserved architecture, city walls and watchtowers.

Walk up Toompea Hill to the wide Palace Square where, at the top, stands Toompea Castle, a baroque structure used by the Estonian parliament.

Step into the amazing Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, whose glorious mosaics and icons will impress and inspire you. The massive Cathedral dominates the entire skyline of the Upper Old Town. The Dome Church is your next destination, where, after wandering along narrow cobblestone streets, you’ll see more than 60 coats of arms on display. For a true orientation overview of the town, look out over the rooftops of the Lower OldTown from a scenic viewpoint.

Head down to the Town Hall Square and enjoy some free time to see the Gothic Town Hall. A visit to an historical residence will include a concert of traditional medieval music before you walk back to your coach in central Tallinn.

Note: The interior visit to the Dome Church is not possible on Sundays. You are advised that there is approximately 3½ hours’ total walking, which includes cobbled paths and stairs at the various attractions. Comfortable, non-slip shoes are recommended. Flash photography or video cameras are not permitted in the Dome Church or Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Should the historical residence not be available, a church may be visited for the concert instead.

Combine a short walking tour of the highlights of Tallinn with a splendid panoramic tour of the city's major attractions and surrounding area.

Enjoy a sightseeing drive through Tallinn's historic centre with photographic stops en route. Drive past Kadriorg Park, founded by Peter the Great in honour of his wife Catherine I. Then continue to the Song Festival ground where Estonian song festvals are held here every five years with up to 30,000 performers singing to a capacity of 300,000 spectators.

Pass by the well-preserved 15th century ruins of St Bridget's Convent and the Forest Cemetery where many prominent Estonians are buried in a natural pinewood setting.

In the district of Pirita you will see the Olympic Yachting Complex located outside of the city before arriving at Tallinn's Old Town. Disembark your coach at Tall Hermann Tower for a short walk up to Toompea Hill to Palace Square. View the baroque Toompea Castle, home to the Estonian Parliament, and visit the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and the 13th century Dome Church.

After walking through the Upper Old Town to a wonderful viewpoint overlooking the Lower Town, you can appreciate a wonderful panorama of towers and steeples rising above the cluster of red-tiled roofs. There will be a short time for shopping here.

Note: The interior visit to the Dome Church is not possible on Sundays. Flash photography or video cameras are not permitted in the Dome Church or Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You are advised that there is approximately two hours’ total walking, which includes cobbled paths and stairs at the various attractions. Comfortable, non-slip shoes are recommended.

A tour that reveals the many faces of Tallinn, a true city of contrasts.

The modern and bustling city centre of Tallinn is home to many banks, shops and offices, sitting side by side with houses from the beginning of the 20th century. During the Soviet period, in the 1970’s, Lasnamäe was constructed as a vast residential district of never-ending plain apartments.

Driving from Lasnamäe to the Kose-Pirita district, you will see a very different type of architecture - private houses from the 50’s and 60’s with their neat little gardens. Just across the Pirita River lie the majestic ruins of St Bridget’s Convent. The largest convent in Old Livonia, it was founded in 1407 but destroyed by Ivan the Terrible’s forces in 1577.

The coast of the nearby Viimsi peninsula saw the arrival of its first inhabitants around the 13th century. Buildings developed along the coastline and gradually mixed settlements appeared, where Swedes, Finns and Estonians lived side by side.

During the Soviet period, Viimsi was the centre of a prominent collective fish farm. Even today you can see the old farm buildings alongside new houses which are rapidly appearing. The Open-Air Museum, founded in 1980, displays Estonian peasant architecture. Enjoy some light refreshments in a restaurant overlooking the picturesque seashore.

Note: This tour involves some walking over uneven ground at the Open-Air Museum and St Bridget’s Convent ruins. This tour does not visit the old town of Tallinn.

This delightful tour allows you to explore both levels of the medieval city of Tallinn and the surrounding areas too.

Begin your tour with a drive to the Song Festival Ground for a photograph stop. Then, leave your coach at Tall Hermann Tower for a walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper Old Town, including the baroque Toompea Castle on Toompea Hill. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral dominates Palace Square and you will have a chance to step inside and view its golden icons and mosaics.

Continue on foot along the medieval cobbled streets to visit the gothic Dome Church, the city’s oldest church. From a scenic viewpoint you will have wonderful views of the Lower Old Town rooftops, before descending to the Lower Town itself. Stop in Town Hall Square for some free time before relaxing over luncheon in one of Tallinn's typical old town restaurants.

A visit to an historical residence will include a wonderful concert of traditional medieval music. In Catherine’s Passage there will be free time for shopping at the craft workshops, where glass, leather and ceramic wares can often be seen in production.

Note: The interior visit to the Dome Church is not possible on Sundays. Flash photography or video cameras are not permitted in the Dome Church or Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You are advised that there is approximately three hours’ total walking, which includes cobbled paths and steps. Comfortable, non-slip shoes are recommended. Wine is not included with luncheon. Should the historical residence not be available, a church may be visited for the concert instead.