Tailored Walking Tour of Tallinn's Old Town and Kalamaja

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Balti Jaam Market

  Unique market in Tallinn located in the refurbished old railway depot with wide variety of goods and street food.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Telliskivi Loomelinnak

  A modern business and recreational hub established in the former industrial complex, housing start-ups, bars and restaurants, galleries, small shops and various creative companies.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Recognized as the best urban development in the Baltic countries in the historic submarine shipyard that has been turned into a stylish and attractive neighbourhood in Tallinn. On the way we will walk through the historic Kalamaja District and will visit Kalamaja Park.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  The Harbour enables to get acquainted with maritime culture with different ships including historic icebreaker “Suur Tõll” exhibited. The Seaplane Harbour hangar was the first concrete dome structure in the world when built during the World War I. On the way we will walk through the Iglupark, a unique complex known for its saunas and mini accommodation facilities built by using the centuries old craft.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Fat Margaret - Estonian Maritime Museum

  We enter the Old Town through the picturesque Great Coastal Gate that served as the main gate to the port in the medieval times. Next to the gate is the famous Fat Margareth tower On the walk towards the old town, we will see the storage facilities of former gas factory, the first power plant of Tallinn and we will have a view on the now abandoned concert hall.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  Three Sisters is one of the landmark medieval buildings of the Tallinn Old Town.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  St Olaf’s church has the tallest church tower in Tallinn and has many intriguing aspects to be heard about its history. The Horse Mill is renovated, and it was the only mill located within the city walls. St Olaf’s church is located on the The Wide Street that is one of the main streets in the old town (there is also a haunted house with thrilling history) and we can take a detour and see the long stretch of the wall and medieval towers.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  The Guildhall was the building for gatherings of medieval traders and now houses the Museum of History. The Stock Market Passage connects the Long Street and The Wide Street and has a timeline of Estonian history inscribed to the pavement.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Church of the Holy Spirit Puhavaimu Kirik

  Medieval church that has the oldest clock of Estonia on its outer wall.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  The historic street with buildings with intriguing history you would be thrilled to hear. We will visit also the St Catherine’s Passage and Masters’ Courtyard.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Tallinna Raekoja Plats

  The key landmark of the Tallinn Old Town with Townhall, old pharmacy and many other points of interest.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Harju Street was the main business street before World War II where the marks on the pavement show the contours of the houses located there.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  St Nicholaus Church stems from the 13th Century and has interesting old buildings also around it. We will walk through the medieval street Short Leg to Toompea Hill.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 14
  Danish King's Garden

  Danish King’s Garden is the place where according to the legend Denmark got its flag in the battle. From the Garden there is a good view on the historic wall and towers, including the largest one “Kiek in die Kök.”

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Toompea Castle (Pass by)

  Toompea Castle now houses the Estonian Parliament, facing the main orthodox church in town.

  Admission ticket free
• 15

  St Mary’s Cathedral was the main church for the nobleman, next to it we can see the oldest house on Toompea, the secret gate and will have a view from the viewing platform.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Stenbock House is a former town palace of Stenbock noble family, now there is Estonian Government, the building is located next to the viewing platform. On the way back to downtown we will see also other old palaces.

  Admission ticket free
• 16
  Freedom Square

  Freedom Square is the main square of Tallinn with first traces of settlement from the stone age. There are old bastions built for defence on the 17th century we will see on the way to the Freedom Square.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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