The tour has two components. After we meet, we will take a panoramic trip over Tallinn. Then, we will continue the tour on foot through the Old Town.
During the drive, you will feel the pulse of everyday life. Discover the developing city and learn why it is convenient to live, discover how Tallinn's economy is developing, and find out where the locals work and like to spend their free time. Visit Kadriorg Park, a summer residence for Russian emperors.
During the half-hour walking tour, we will enjoy Kadriorg Palace, Kumu Art Museum, and a French-style garden. Visit Song Festival Ground, a symbol of national unity included on the UNESCO intangible list.
Experience a romantic area and a private cottage district at the seaside of Pirita. Visit Pirita convent of the 1400s and the Olympic village of the Summer Olympics of the 1980s.
In Old Town, you can learn history through interesting stories and legends. Observe the town from viewing platforms, and visit Toompea Castle, Alexandr Nevsky Cathedral and Dome Church, the Guild houses, medieval churches, a solid fortress wall, the oldest Town hall in Europe, and its pharmacy.
Major sights in the Old Town:
• Toompea Castle
• Alexandr Nevsky Cathedral
• Dome Church
• Yard of Danish King
• St. Nikolas Church
• St. Olaf Church
• Church of the Holy Spirit
• House of the Great Guild
• House of Brotherhood of Blackheads
• Shot Leg Street and Long Leg Street
• Town Hall
• Town Hall Pharmacy
• Cat's Well
• Fat Margaret Stout
• Viru Gates