Tallinn Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Start your walk at the Viru Gate — just open Ciceru nearby to begin exploring the twin towers that once filtered medieval troublemakers and now filter tourists with flower stalls.

   12 min

2. Admire the imposing Gothic facade of the 13th-century Tallinn Town Hall, the oldest in the Baltics, dominating the historic main square.

   Passes by

3. Marvel at the imposing, restored 13th-century stone facade of St. Nicholas' Church, a testament to resilience after WWII, now housing sacred art.

   Passes by

4. Experience the expansive Freedom Square, a modern symbol of Estonian independence surrounded by contemporary cafes, art galleries, and significant monuments.

   10 min

5. Gaze up at the formidable, round Kiek in de Kök cannon tower, a 15th-century defense masterpiece whose very name means 'peek into the kitchen'.

   Passes by

6. Marvel at the opulent, onion-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a soaring edifice designed by Mikhail Preobrazhensky, which dominates Toompea Hill.

   Passes by

7. Discover St. Mary's Cathedral, a medieval church crowned by an ornate Baroque bell tower that stands as a testament to Tallinn's evolving architectural styles.

   Passes by

8. Ascend the Patkuli Stairs, a historic stone staircase winding up the Toompea hill, to discover the expansive views of the lower town and the sea that unfold with each step.

   10 min

9. Step through the imposing medieval gate tower, Pika Jala Väravatorn or "Long Leg Gate," and feel the weight of centuries of history as you enter Tallinn's Old Town.

   Passes by

10. Stand in Raekoja plats, the bustling heart of Old Town, where centuries of markets, concerts, and festive Christmas trees have gathered since the 15th century.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Tallinn

• Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 74 city tours we list in Tallinn.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 28 of 74.
• 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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