Shore Excursions Group
Highlights Of Tallinn
Tallinn Highlights
Historical Tallinn has a bevy of magnificent Tallinn landmarks. You’ll begin this tour by coach visiting Old Town, seeing the Stout Margaret Tower, St. Brigit’s Monastery, and the Church of the Holy Ghost prior to visiting Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral and the Parliament building (Castle) in Upper Town. Travelers interested in historical landmarks and unique alcohol tastings will enjoy this Tallinn tour.
A two mile long wall from the 13th Century is still surrounding the Old Town of Tallinn. It is listed in UNESCO as the best preserved old town in Northern Europe. Since the 18th century, Tallinn produced and distributed spirits.
Your learned guide will share Tallinn’s landmarks. First, you’ll see Stout Margaret Towers, which are large, round structures that guarded the main entrance of Old Town during the 16th century. Today, you can buy coffee from the cafe to the left of the gate.
Next, you’ll visit St. Brigit’s Monastery. This 15th-century covenant is special in for its ruins that once housed monks and nuns.
Afterward, board the coach to begin the walking portion of your tour. The Old Town consists of two parts, the Lower and Upper Town. Visit Toompea Castle, the grand structure housing Estonia’s Parliament, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest and most grand Orthodox cathedral in Tallinn. Just down the road is the oldest pharmacy in the world.
Thereafter, enjoy free time to stroll the area before returning to the pier. Transfers back to port right after the tour is included. Those who wish to stay in the main square longer, will be instructed by guides on how to get back to port. Reserve this festive outing to see some remarkable sights.
Please Note: The tour ends in central Tallinn, to give you the opportunity to explore or shop at your leisure after the tour. It is about a 15 minute walk, or a 5 minute taxi ride (not included, approximately 15 EUR), from the cruise pier.
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A medieval gem on the north coast of Estonia, Tallinn is a cultural and historical treasure well worth attention on any adventure to the Baltics. This picturesque city will enchant you at every turn! From grand castles to resplendent cathedrals, Tallinn’s Old Town neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect place to begin exploring. Enter through Viru Väravad, or Viru Gate, the former fortress whose remaining two towers beckon you into the heart of the city. Highlights of Old Town include Tallinna raekoda, the Gothic-style town hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the instantly recognizable Russian Orthodox cathedral with towering domes, and Toompea Castle, an immense palace atop Toompea Hill and once the seat of Estonian royalty. Don’t forget to peruse Tallinn’s many museums to discover Estonia’s finest art and immersive historical exhibits. The Kumu Art Museum boasts the country’s best contemporary art pieces, while the Estonian Open Air Museum allows you to follow the footsteps of Tallinn’s villagers in preserved taverns and school houses dating back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Visit the KGB Museum to learn more about the city’s past occupation by the Soviet Union. Let Tallinn, Estonia enthrall you! |
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05/03/22 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $100 |
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Participants must be able to get in and out of the vehicle and walk leisurely on cobblestone streets and slight inclines and turns. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
