Hidden Soviet Past of Tallinn
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Join us on this thrilling tour into an era of occupation, propaganda and revolution. Tallinn's Soviet past is in many ways hidden in plain sight. It is visible, but hard to discern. We will pull back the curtains to see how communist era Tallinn (and Estonia as a while) functioned. We will explore an abandoned Soviet missile base, see the Song Festival Ground (birthplace of the Singing Revolution), see Soviet neighborhoods, visit a memorial to Estonian civilians and more. What propaganda posters promise to people? What was the KGB doing in Tallinn? How was education reworked during the occupation? What role did Tallinn play in the 1980 Moscow Olympics? What was the Singing Revolution. These are but a few topics we will cover on this unique tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
At this memorial we shall discuss the impact of Soviet occupation on the local population, including murders, deportation and people fleeing persecution.
An often overlooked location, this marina hosted the sailing events of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. While also accommodating KGB agents and possibly western spies.
Near Viimsi, we shall take a closer look at a place known as S-75. An abandoned Soviet missile base and find out what was its purpose.
A difficult to miss landmark, this tower played a crucial role in Estonia re-establishing independence in 1991 and saw a standoff between the Soviet military and Estonian civilians.
A iconic Soviet neighborhood built in the 1980s. This concrete suburb is not just important in terms of architecture, but played a massive role in Soviet era propaganda, education and relocation of populations.
This is a sacred location to mane Estonians. The festival symbolized Estonian resistance during the Soviet occupation and paved the way for the Singing Revolution. Here we will discover the true importance of the revolution, that rocked the Soviet union from 1987 to 1991.
An old seaplane hangar, this area was under Soviet military command throughout the Cold War
Vladimir Lenin's Palace of Culture and Sport constructed for the 1980 Moscow Olympics
This area is home to great examples of Soviet architecture, from Stalinist to the 1980s.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- White Oak Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tallinn
- Its from-price is 238% above the median of the 325 experiences we list in Tallinn.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tallinn
Tallinn is Estonia's capital on the Baltic, a medieval walled old town of towers, spires and cobbled lanes with a modern harbour beside it.
Tallinn's old town, a World Heritage site, sits on a limestone hill above the harbour, ringed by medieval walls and towers and divided into the upper town on Toompea and the lower town of merchants. The Hanseatic trading city grew rich in the Middle Ages, and Town Hall Square has what is described as the only surviving Gothic town hall in northern Europe, with a weather vane in the shape of Old Thomas. St Olaf's Church, once among the tallest buildings in Europe, rises above the roofs.
Top-ranked sights in Tallinn: Tallinn Old Town (Vanalinn), Toompea Castle (Toompea Loss), Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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