Best Tallinn Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
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Welcome aboard, esteemed cruise passengers, to your immersive Tallinn shore excursion! Embark on a memorable adventure meticulously designed to blend historical exploration, relaxation, and cultural immersion, promising an unforgettable Tallinn experience. Strike the perfect harmony between expert guidance and personal discovery as you delve into the heart of this enchanting city.
!! Please note that this tour involves about 2 hours of walking in the pedestrian areas of the Old Town. !! Begin your journey by stepping into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town, renowned as one of Europe's best-preserved medieval gems. Let the cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways be your guide as our knowledgeable expert breathes life into Tallinn's rich history with captivating tales and legends. Behold the breathtaking fusion of Gothic spires and Baroque architecture, while soaking in the stark contrast between the opulent Upper Town and the quaint simplicity of the Lower Town.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that this tour requires significant walking, which may make it inaccessible for wheelchair or scooter users and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cruise port pickup and drop off
Full refund if your ship bypasses this port
Comfy a/c transport
Leisure time - 2 hours
Safe driver
Certified local guide
Food and beverages
What To Expect
Tallinn Estonia Cruise Port
Enjoy scenic overviews of Tallinn during the comfortable transfer from the cruise terminal to the Old Town, as you pass charming neighborhoods, medieval towers, and glimpses of the city's unique blend of old and new architecture
Toompea Castle
Discover the ancient Toompea Castle, a stronghold of resilience with origins as far back as the 9th century. Its history is deeply intertwined with the Danish conquest of 1219. Today, the castle showcases a diverse array of architectural styles that narrate its complex past, from its medieval foundations to subsequent additions. The castle's most prominent feature is the Tall Hermann tower, an enduring symbol of national pride. The flag flying atop this tower not only represents the governing power but also embodies Estonia's independence
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Best Tallinn Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My favorite cruise stop
Relax04561987636,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tallinn was one of my favorite cruise stops. This tour made it super easy to explore without stress. The guide told fascinating stories about the city’s past, and we had coffee at a lovely local café.
Great day in Tallin
Carol C,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with knowledgable engaging guide. Recommendation for lunch was great. No negatives- much better with a small group.
Pros and cons
John S,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Pros - our guide was Miley and she was very good. Very knowledgeable and spoke in excellent clear English Cons - had this tour booked for weeks. Booked the 10.15am tour and with less than 24 hrs notice they emailed to say this was not available and that only 9am was available. This left us very little time to make alternative arrangements if we needed to. We had to speed walk from the ship to the city gates in time for the bus leaving! We arrived back at the bus 20 mins early as it was freezing cold but the driver would not let us on the bus and basically sent us off walking again. Crazy!!
Beware: Once they have your money, they don't care
Juvibird,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Beware of booking this tour with this company. Upon booking they tell you the start time is only an estimate and to check and confirm 12 hours prior to estimated start time. We were at sea 12 hours prior without Internet service and, of course, they moved the start time up from 10:30 am to 9:45 am. What other tour gives you an estimated start time? Telia Travel stated that they pick up and drop off at cruise port but fail to communicate that there is more than one cruise port in Tallinn and, it turns out Terminal D (pick up point) was about a 20 mins walk from Terminal A where our cruise ship actually docked! There was WiFi at the terminal and I got a message from tour guide, Ivan, stating, "Hurry up. We're leaving in 5 mins". Of course we missed the tour and ended up being overcharged by the taxi driver for a 5 mins drive to terminal D. We took a second cab into the old town district thinking we could connect with the tour at one of the stops. This taxi driver was exceptionally helpful and actually called the tour guide who told us to remain where we were by visitor center and he would meet us there in 10-15 mins, carrying an orange bag. We waited 35 mins and he never showed. Visitor Center had never heard of the company, Telia Travel. Viator refused to refund our $178 as they told us we were the only ones to miss the tour. I appealed, explaining we made the effort to hook up with us in town but he never showed as he said he would and obviously had no intention of trying to meet us. Viator ignored this and they denied refund again. Knowing what I now know, I wish I had booked one of the free, tip-based walking tours through GuruWalk. We did that in both Helsinki and Amsterdam and had excellent guides for much less than these thieves charged us for nothing but aggravation in return.
The tour bus dropped us...
Sarah O,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour bus dropped us in the upper town with our guide, and we leisurely walked through into lower town, with plenty of stops for pictures. Our guide, Vedrik, was very personable and interesting, with a lot of historical knowledge and interesting stories and humor that even kept our 10-year-old engaged. There is a decent amount of downhill walking on cobblestone or tiled sidewalk so you are aware. We had about 1.5 hours at the end to explore on our own before the bus came, or you could take a taxi back to port if you were ready to leave. Great city to explore!
Tallin is a wonderful...
Grace N,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tallin is a wonderful city, very beautiful and quaint. It's nice to walk around and observe the people who live there.
Great tour. Tour guide...
Jason S,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour. Tour guide should have some flag of some sort since there were a lwhole ot of tour groups. One person got lost, there's just a lot of small always and turns in addition to hundreds of people.
Worst tour waste of money
Dana C,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This supposed to be a 5 hour guided tour. The guide spent 2hours briefly describing what we were seeing with over half of the group not able to keep up with her. Then she left us with 2 hours of free time and sowed us where the bus would pick us up and left.
Nice Walking Guided Tour in Tallinn
Victor B,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice short tour, bus driver drops us off in the old town, keep in mind this is mostly a walking tour thru the Old Town of Tallinn, not to difficult with a bit of up & down paths, only one bathroom break,, tour lasted about 2 1/2 hrs, than we are all left on our own for about a 1 1/2hr to explore on our own before meeting up with the bus again to take us back to our cruise ship,, all & all a nice way to spend some time in Tallinn. Only issues was meeting up with our JAT guide at the start, some confusion with the meeting point pickup and time, which seems like a regular thing with JAT tour operators as I have had the same issue with them in the past.
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