Tallinn Walking Tour with Free Time and Port Transfers

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Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn Walking Tour with Free Time and Port Transfers

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5 hours (Approx.)

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Offered in: English

Overview

Get acquainted with the cultural history of Tallinn on a guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town. Then set off on your own for some free time to explore the landmarks, shops, and eateries independently. Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port is included.

Tallinn guided walking tour of Old Town
Enjoy free time to explore on your own
Port pickup and drop-off included
Small-group tour ensures personalized attention

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What's Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide for 3 hours

Small-group guided tour of Tallinn

Shuttle transfer from ship to top of the hill in Old Town Tallinn

1.5-2 hours free time for shopping, dining, or sightseeing after the tour (without guide)

Shuttle transfer from Old Town back to ship (after free time)

Gratuities

For your own comfort, please consider bringing along a bottle of water

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Sadama 25/14, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia

When you exit the ship, you need to walk past the souvenir shopping area towards city center. Depending on the location of your ship, your ship may dock right next to souvenir shopping or you may need to walk about 200-300 meters to reach the souvenir shopping area.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Meet your coach outside the cruise terminal gates for the drive to Toompea Hill in central Tallinn. From this overlook you'll have picturesque views over the towers and red-tile rooftops in the Estonian capital's lower town.

Start your walking tour at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in the Russian Orthodox–style of Moscow's 17th-century churches. Marvel at the mosaic-filled interior, then follow your guide through narrow, cobbled streets to St. Mary's Cathedral. You can opt to pay a nominal fee to enter the13th-century domed church, one of Estonia's oldest.

Descend to the Town Hall Square for a look at the imposing Tallinn Town Hall, a Gothic structure completed in 1404. Stroll through the cobblestone walkway of St. Catherine’s Passage, sprinkled with artist studios and a collection of medieval tombstones located next to Dominican Monastery Claustrum. Learn from your guide about the Walls of Tallinn, 16th-century fortifications that comprised Tallinn’s elaborate defense system.

The guided portion of your tour ends on Viru Street by the Viru Gates. You'll have free time in Old Town to shop or eat before the drive back to the cruise port.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Important–At time of booking, customers must provide the following information: Ship name and sailing date (when your cruise starts)
Maximum of 16 participants in each group (transfer to Old Town may be shared with more people)
Departure time based on ship's arrival information
It is recommended to bring a bottle of water
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities, and it is not suitable for those using a wheelchair
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
OPERATED BY SPB-Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

"We loved this walking tour, as it also provided port transfers, which were needed as we weren't close enough to walk." See review
"This was way too much time (30 minutes would have been plenty)." See review

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Tallinn Walking Tour with Free Time and Port Transfers

Kenneth_D

, Oct 2019

Our tour was most enjoyable even though the weather was a bit cooler than average. Our tour guide (Erik) was easy going, very knowledgeable and his English was excellent. He was frequently taking head count to make sure all were always in the group and when we did have some free time, he was clear on where and when to meet. I would highly recommend this tour and guide!

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Good way to spend a couple of hours in Tallinn, especially if arriving by Ship.

Kym T

, Sep 2019

We loved this walking tour, as it also provided port transfers, which were needed as we weren't close enough to walk. The actual walking tour was insightful, we learnt a great deal. We also loved that we had free time before we had to meet back to get the port transfer back to the ship. The cost was quite good too.

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2 travelers found this review helpful

Just ok, but not worth the money

Roving511365

, Aug 2019

Our small group of six people was just the right size for the tour. We were picked up promptly, and rode on a large bus along with another tour group. The guide was helpful and informative. After three hours, we were given two hours of free time. This was way too much time (30 minutes would have been plenty). The guide could have taken us to more places and given information during that time. This tour should be adjusted to be either shorter in duration or include more places or even entrance into some attractions. Given the short walk to/from the cruise pier and how small the city of Tallinn is, we could have seen these sights for free.

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Great guide and explanations re...

Evelyn_G

, May 2018

Great guide and explanations re history etc, with a bit of free time thrown in. Interesting place to visit.

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Great tour in Tallinn with a very...

Peter_C

, Sep 2017

Great tour in Tallinn with a very knowledgeable guide- Loved the city and all the sites . Great meal at a restaurant recommended by our guide and it was nice to have the free time to explore a bit on our own around the old city and the markets . Estonia is certainly a place I would like to go back and explore again . Thanks for the great experience .

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1 traveler found this review helpful

This small group tour of Tallinn was...

Nancy C

, Sep 2017

This small group tour of Tallinn was excellent. Our tour guide spoke perfect English and was very pleasant and extremely knowledgable of the history and facts of Estonia.

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We visited Tallnn as part of a...

Hung F

, Sep 2017

We visited Tallnn as part of a Holland America lines Baltic tour. The meeting point was just outside of the tour terminal, a very short walk from the ship. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather for the day, and our tour guide Alex was excellent. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and he kept us moving. The old town of Tallinn is neat, and the view from the hill overlook the city is not to be missed. We saw exactly what people who booked tours through the ship did, at a significantly reduced price. Highly recommended.

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Enjoyed the tour and the city very...

Jay G

, Aug 2017

Enjoyed the tour and the city very much. Tour guide was great. Highly recommend. Jay and Barb

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We were picked up at the cruise port...

Daniel N

, Jul 2017

We were picked up at the cruise port and driven to the upper town. Our excellent guide, Kadi walked us through the upper town and filled us in on the history of Estonia. The views from the upper town are spectacular. As we made our way to the lower town, she walked us through a summer garden exhibition. During the tour we learned about life in Estonia- the mid summer holiday is a major event, and the language. At the end of the tour we had time for food and shopping.

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Excellent walking tour, with a small...

William P

, Jun 2017

Excellent walking tour, with a small group of 8. Guide Senile did an excellent job at communicating the feelings of topical issues for Estonians. Bus transfer from ship to first point of walking tour, and back to ship was seamless. About 2 hours on our own to find a delightful coffee and pastry shop and to walk the city wall.

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