Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy flexibility and personalized attention from one of our friendly team members, your private guide in Tallinn. It is a private experience, which means you will have a choice of where in Old Town to spend more time and which topics should be covered in depth. Take a creative route that weaves through not-so-touristy places, and stop for refreshments in one of the cafés if you wish so.
What to expect?
-Your private guide will meet you at Tallinn cruise terminal exit gate at agreed time.
-Our driver will take you to Upper Old Town. The drive takes approx 10 minutes.
-You will have a 3-hour private walking tour both at Toompea Hill and in the lower Old Town.
-The tour concludes at the central Town Hall Square or nearby
-1.5 hours of free time will follow. Treat yourself with a glass of wine or beer and take in the atmosphere…
-Our driver will meet you at a prearranged location for the drive back to the cruise terminal.
The duration of this private experience is 5 hours in total.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues, and is not suitable for wheelchair or mobility scooter users
At time of booking, please provide us with the name of the cruise ship, the scheduled docking time and what time you wish to start your private tour
Maximum of 5 participants per your group: we keep the groups small so that the platform for questions and discussion can be kept large
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Tallinn Old Town
Get acquainted with the attractive Tallinn Old Town area and learn about the country of Estonia on this 3-hour private walking tour. Our guide and driver will meet you at Tallinn cruise port exit gate. The cruise port exit gate is located 300 meters/0.2 miles/ 8 minutes walking from the ship. Your tour guide will be standing behind the exit gate holding a sign with your name written on it. The tour begins with a 10-minute panoramic drive to Toompea Hill, where we start to discover the UNESCO-listed old city on foot. Toompea is a charming area that is home to Toompea Castle; the medieval defensive towers Kiek in de Kök and Tall Hermann; two cathedrals: one dedicated to St. Mary and another to St. Alexander Nevsky; and two viewpoints offering nice views for picture taking. Enjoy the scenic stroll and the enthralling commentary. Then, we descend to the lower town, where your private tour continues with approx. 30-minute long visit away from the main sites. The tranquil ambience is the main attraction here, competing with the some great stories and insights. Next, we head towards the Town Hall Square that has been the hub of the city since the 13th century. Highlights along the route include the medieval town wall and old merchants’ houses, the Great Guild House, Church of the Holy Spirit, the Town Hall, St Catherines Passage and one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Feel free to poke your head into cafes, workshops and galleries as we pass by to take note for later pleasures. The tour ends at the Town Hall Square or nearby, depending on where you wish to spend the 1.5 hours of free time. After some exploration on your own, our driver will meet you at a designated spot (4-5 minutes walking from the Town Hall Square) and drives you back to the cruise port.
Options
private group of 1-5 persons
Pickup included
What‘s Included
English-speaking guide services for the 3-hour private walking tour
pickup from Tallinn cruise terminal exit gate
private high-quality vehicle for the return transfer
bottle of still water for each participant
entrance fee to St. Mary's Cathedral
drop-off at Tallinn cruise terminal gate
1.5 hours of free time in Tallinn Old Town after the tour
food
Pickup points
Tallinn cruise ship terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent walking tour
Kim B,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One on the best tours ever! Our guide Li was outstanding, she is very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to tour with. She spoke excellent English. We were picked up at the cruise port and dropped back off. Highly recommend this tour.
Loved this city and tour
danielle w,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maarja, our guide, was wonderful. We learned so much about the city and the history of Tallin. Communication was great and everything went smoothly from pick up, walking tour, and drop off. We enjoyed our day in Estonia, it was one of the highlights of our cruise.
Outstanding tour of Tallinn, Estonia
Patricia N,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our original tour guide was injured but she arranged an alternate, Li. She was a local of Tallinn, Estonia Old Town & eagerly shared her experiences & knowledge with us. We, a group of four seniors thoroughly enjoyed our time with her & we also met her family which was one of many highlights. We have had good luck with Viator bookings & this tour was top notch.
Perfect day in Tallinn
Kevin S,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was the best day tour you could ask for. We were picked up promptly by Juri and Maarja. Coming in on a cruise ship leaves you very little time but the tour was thought out and planned perfectly. Maarja made the day very special and such a weatlh of knowledge. We will be back for a longer stay hopefully soon.
Tallinn Shore Excursion
Mary C,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice tour of Tallinn. Maarja, shared her wealth of knowledge about Tallinn and Estonia and the history of both. Great alternative to ship provided excursion.
Outstanding
Geraldine S,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours we have ever taken. What a pleasure to spend time with someone so knowledgeable and passionate about the country. We learned a lot and really valued the personal perspective. Highly recommended
An excellent private tour of Tallinn
Marilyn S,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Maarja, was perfect. She was so knowledgeable about the history, very engaging and most accommodating. Her English was excellent and easily understood. She guided us around the crowds to the interesting sites & gave excellent lunch and shop recommendations based on our interests. This tour is the best way to see Estonia - we highly recommend it!
Recommended
louisnM813OP,Feb 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exploring Tallinn’s medieval old town was magical! The tour took us through winding cobblestone streets, past ancient towers, and lovely cafes. A fantastic experience with a knowledgeable, friendly guide.
Trip to Tallin with boat transfers
John G,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Maarja and Juri were very knowledgable about Tallin and Estonian history. Both are Estonian natives and lived through Estonia's restored independece. They took great care in arranging our tour since it included transfers from the boat dock to the city crnter.
Amazing Tour of Tallinn
Christine S,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day in Tallinn! Juri picked us up at the port in a comfortable Mercedes van, and drove us to the old town, where Maarja showed us the many delights of Tallinn. She was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed listening to her talk about her country. It was so interesting, we would love to come back some day!
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