Tallinn in a Nutshell Walking Tour

Our tour covers the most important sights in Tallinn’s Old Town from medieval times to modern Estonia.

IMPORTANT INFO

Runs every day at 11:00 and 14:00. Meeting place Niguliste 2, right in front of Tallinn Tourism & Information Center!

NB! This tour is meant only for solo travelers & very small groups (up to 5 PAX). The tour is based on donations that are accepted after the tour (1€ price is a booking fee).*

Groups bigger than 5 PAX should contact us at kadri@estadventures.ee to get a quote for a Private Tour or join us with 7€ per person.

This tour is meant to have big groups – that is the only way we can keep running them. If you do not like groups that are 30-40 PAX, please consider having a private tour.

ABOUT THIS WALKING TOUR

Our tour covers all the most important sights in Tallinn’s Old Town and will take you through the fascinating history from medieval times, through the Soviet period, and to modern Estonia.

We will travel through time and space and tell stories that will bring the city alive, rather than going that deep into dates and figures. In addition to history, you will hear awesome stories and legends to get a better idea of our people here and how we live.

Join us for a 2-hour English language guided tour of Tallinn’s stunning Old Town.

Our local storytellers are keeping things honest, simple & fun!

STARTING POINT

Niguliste 2, right in front of Tallinn Tourist & Information Center

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Fun and Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Personalized Recommendations from The Guide
ITINERARY
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Freedom Square
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City’s fortification & Towers
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The Danish King’s Garden
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Toompea’s Castle
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Nevsky Cathedral
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St. Mary’s Church
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Viewing Platforms
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Town Hall Square

The exact route might differ depending on the weather, what’s happening in the city (construction works, etc), or the guide.

FAQ


Is this tour wheelchair friendly?

We are so sad to announce but it is not. It goes through the streets of the old town and up to Toompea with a lot of stairs.



How much should we donate?

The donation amount is everyone’s personal decision, but typically people donate 10-20€ per person.



Are there any food/toilet stops on the way?

We do not do any toilet or food stops during this tour.


Will we pass an ATM?

Yes! Kindly ask your guide to point out the direction if you don’t have cash with you!


DO YOU ACCEPT DONATIONS VIA A CARD?

No! We accept donations only in cash. Please make sure you have enough €’s with you to leave your donation to the guide!


if i don’t have anything to donate?

Then please be kind enough and don’t join these tours. If your guide does 2 h of hard work with the group and you leave nothing, it shows a huge disrespect to the guide and her/his work. These tours are free to join, however, if you stay on the tour, donations are obligatory.

Communist Stories of Tallinn Tour

This tour will give you real-life tales from locals about what it was like to live in Communist Tallinn.

IMPORTANT INFO

Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 13:30. Meeting place Niguliste 2, right in front of Tallinn Tourism & Information Center! During the winter time (January-March (included), the tour takes place only on Saturday and Sunday at 13:30.

NB! This tour is meant only for solo travelers & very small groups (up to 5 PAX). The tour is based on donations that are accepted after the tour (1€ price is a booking fee).*

Groups bigger than 5 PAX should contact us at kadri@estadventures.ee to get a quote for a Private Tour or join us with 7€ per person.

This tour is meant to have big groups – that is the only way we can keep running them. If you do not like groups that are 30-40 PAX, please consider having a private tour.

ABOUT THIS WALKING TOUR

This tour will dish out the history and politics, but will also give you real-life tales from locals about what it was like to live in Communist Tallinn. Some of the stories will shock you, some are so absurd they will make you laugh! 

Join us on a 2-hour English language guided tour through the Old Town and into the cool harbor area, and learn more about our communist history. Our guides won’t cover overly dates and figures, rather than we focus on stories and legends that will bring the city alive for each participant!

Our local storytellers are keeping things honest, simple and fun!

STARTING POINT

Niguliste 2, right in front of Tallinn Tourist & Information Center

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Fun and Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Personalized Recommendations from The Guide
ITINERARY
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Sõprus Building
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Writers Union Building
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Harju Street
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KGB Headquarters
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City Hall & Viru Hotel

The exact route might differ depending on the weather, what’s happening in the city (construction works, etc), or the guide.

FAQ


Is this tour wheelchair friendly?

We are so sad to announce but it is not. It goes through the streets of the old town and up to Toompea with a lot of stairs.



How much should we donate?

The donation amount is everyone’s personal decision, but typically people donate 10-20€ per person.



Are there any food/toilet stops on the way?

We do not do any toilet or food stops during this tour.


Will we pass an ATM?

Yes! Kindly ask your guide to point out the direction if you don’t have cash with you!


DO YOU ACCEPT DONATIONS VIA A CARD?

No! We accept donations only in cash. Please make sure you have enough €’s with you to leave your donation to the guide!


if i don’t have anything to donate?

Then please be kind enough and don’t join these tours. If your guide does 2 h of hard work with the group and you leave nothing, it shows a huge disrespect to the guide and her/his work. These tours are free to join, however, if you stay on the tour, donations are obligatory.

Tips Based* Ghost & Legends of Tallinn Walking Tour

Ghost & Legends of Tallinn Walking Tour

Tallinn’s Old Town cobbled streets have seen a lot of interesting, funny & quirky things!

IMPORTANT INFO

NB! This tour is meant only for solo travelers & very small groups (up to 5 PAX). The tour is based on donations that are accepted after the tour (1€ price is a booking fee).*

Groups bigger than 5 PAX should contact us at kadri@estadventures.ee to get a quote for a Private Tour or join us with 7€ per person.

This tour is meant to have big groups – that is the only way we can keep running them. If you do not like groups that are 30-40 PAX, please consider having a private tour.

ABOUT THIS WALKING TOUR

We are inviting you on a tour to tell you the bizarre, funny, and sometimes scary stories of the medieval old town.

Tallinn’s Old Town is not only one of the best-preserved Hanseatic cities but its cobbled streets have also​ seen a lot of interesting, funny & quirky things even locals don’t know!

How many haunted houses do we have in the city? Where do the ghostly monks of Tallinn live? Why did women have to be careful when entering the Dome Cathedral? Or what happened to the man who dared to deceive his wife? All of these questions will get an answer.

You are welcome to join our walk with a guide to hear those funny, scary, exciting & naughty stories and legends that can make you look at Tallinn’s Old Town and its​​ houses in a completely different way.

STARTING POINT

Niguliste 2, right in front of Tallinn Tourist & Information Center

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Fun and Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Personalized Recommendations from The Guide
ITINERARY
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Niguliste Church
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Danish Kings Garden
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GAG School
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City Wall & Towers
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Town Hall Square

The exact route might differ depending on the weather, what’s happening in the city (construction works, etc), or the guide.

FAQ


Is this tour wheelchair friendly?

We are so sad to announce but it is not. It goes through the streets of the old town and up to Toompea with a lot of stairs.



How much should we donate?

The donation amount is everyone’s personal decision, but typically people donate 10-20€ per person.



Are there any food/toilet stops on the way?

We do not do any toilet or food stops during this tour.


Will we pass an ATM?

Yes! Kindly ask your guide to point out the direction if you don’t have cash with you!


DO YOU ACCEPT DONATIONS VIA A CARD?

No! We accept donations only in cash. Please make sure you have enough €’s with you to leave your donation to the guide!


if i don’t have anything to donate?

Then please be kind enough and don’t join these tours. If your guide does 2 h of hard work with the group and you leave nothing, it shows a huge disrespect to the guide and her/his work. These tours are free to join, however, if you stay on the tour, donations are obligatory.

Client Reviews

We’re proud to share the voices of those who’ve explored with us! Our walking tours consistently receive glowing reviews from travelers who appreciate our knowledgeable guides, rich storytelling, and unforgettable local experiences.

Don’t just take our word for it – read what our happy walkers have to say!

  • star rating  Wonderful tour - Excellent tour by Dominic. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learnt so much that we would otherwise have missed altogether about the history of Estonia and Tallinn, and also modern Estonia.... read more

    avatar thumb Brian K
    June 17, 2025
  • star rating  Great peek into Estonian history with Marcko  - Learnt so much! Would definitely recommend. Marcko was friendly and humorous. Although it was cold and rainy, he made it all worthwhile

    avatar thumb Dream07202838924
    June 12, 2025
  • star rating  Fantastic Tour through Tallinn Oldtown  - We attended a fantastic Tour through Tallinn Oldtown today 🤩 Organized and run by EstAdventures (in our case by a powerful and very knowledgeable lady Kadri 🤗), we had a... read more

    avatar thumb Holger S
    June 10, 2025
  • star rating  Best Walking tour we have ever done!  - Travelled for the first time to Estonia in May. We did the walking tour with Kadri and it was brilliant. She was informative, funny and made the city come to... read more

    avatar thumb Julie M
    June 5, 2025
  • star rating  Kadri was Fan-Tas-Tic!  - So amazing! Our tour guide, Kadri, was so knowledgeable & entertaining. The group was probably about 25, but she connected w each person & was so great about using her... read more

    avatar thumb Journey44239801182
    June 4, 2025
  • star rating  A great 2 hour walk around Tallinn to get your bearings and learn some local history.  - This was a great way to see more of the city. Although we had explored previously, it was good to get some historic input and some local knowledge seeing parts... read more

    avatar thumb sally s
    May 30, 2025
  • star rating  Wonderful tour - Excellent tour by Dominic. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learnt so much that we would otherwise have missed altogether about the history of Estonia and Tallinn, and also modern Estonia.... read more

    avatar thumb Brian K
    June 17, 2025
  • star rating  Great peek into Estonian history with Marcko  - Learnt so much! Would definitely recommend. Marcko was friendly and humorous. Although it was cold and rainy, he made it all worthwhile

    avatar thumb Dream07202838924
    June 12, 2025
  • star rating  Fantastic Tour through Tallinn Oldtown  - We attended a fantastic Tour through Tallinn Oldtown today 🤩 Organized and run by EstAdventures (in our case by a powerful and very knowledgeable lady Kadri 🤗), we had a... read more

    avatar thumb Holger S
    June 10, 2025
  • star rating  Best Walking tour we have ever done!  - Travelled for the first time to Estonia in May. We did the walking tour with Kadri and it was brilliant. She was informative, funny and made the city come to... read more

    avatar thumb Julie M
    June 5, 2025
  • star rating  Kadri was Fan-Tas-Tic!  - So amazing! Our tour guide, Kadri, was so knowledgeable & entertaining. The group was probably about 25, but she connected w each person & was so great about using her... read more

    avatar thumb Journey44239801182
    June 4, 2025
  • star rating  A great 2 hour walk around Tallinn to get your bearings and learn some local history.  - This was a great way to see more of the city. Although we had explored previously, it was good to get some historic input and some local knowledge seeing parts... read more

    avatar thumb sally s
    May 30, 2025

Where do we meet?

In front of Tallinn Tourism & Information Center, Niguliste 2.

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