Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Uncover the hidden stories of life in Soviet Tallinn on this unique walking tour. Venture beyond the typical tourist spots and delve into the remnants of Soviet architecture, infamous buildings, and everyday spaces still in use today. This tour reveals the everyday struggles and quiet acts of defiance that characterised life under Soviet rule, offering a unique perspective on the past that lingers in Tallinn’s streets.

- Explore key sites like the former KGB Headquarters and Linnahall, an abandoned relic of grand Soviet architecture.

- Visit Tallinn’s Central Market, the last remaining Soviet-era market in the city.

- Discover the Viru Hotel, a striking Soviet hotel with a complex history of surveillance.

– Uncover small, overlooked sites where Soviet history still echoes today

- Perfect for curious travellers, history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover places beyond the typical tourist hotspots.

Note: in winter the ending point may change depending on weather conditions.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Walking Tour

Lunch

What To Expect

Central Market (Keskturg)

The last Soviet-era market in Tallinn

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Former Communist Party HQ

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History

Reviews

4.94

48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Another side of Tallinn
William H,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It’s ok and shows places from the soviet era. I would have preferred more info on KGB and spy type stuff and as it is a walking tour you are at the mercy of the weather which didn’t help.
Highly recommend this...
Susan J,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend this tour. Guide was very knowledgable and engaging and shared some fascinating facts and stories.
Informative easy walking tour
Storey422,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Informative tour around parts of Tallinn away from the touristy Old Town. Good way to spend a few hours learning about the Soviet era. We would recommend this tour.
An amazing visit.
veroniquepI952BO,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a really good idea to start our stay with this tour. We had an original vision of Tallinn. Tom has a lot of knowledge and humor and he is fully invested in sharing. He has many very funny anecdotes...We had a lot of fun. All our little group loved... And we had information for the rest of our stay...
If you visit Tallinn, Estonia definitely book this tour.
Cheryl D,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful tour. Tom was a great guide. He was very informative and took us to places that we would not have visited if on our own. It was interesting to listen to Tom telling us what life was like when under the rule of Russia. Really enjoyed going to the market and seeing what life used to be like. We were blessed with great weather and I highly recommend anyone visiting Tallinn for a couple of days to definitely book this tour. Although it was a walking tour it was not fast paced and Tom gave us lots of interesting information. Thanks Tom from 2 very happy Australians Cheryl & Graham.
Glad I went on this tour
Ladder01,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom was a brilliant tour guide he had done a lot of research, all backed up with photographs and some great stories from the Soviet Tallinn era. This tour is a must and not to be missed. Thanks Tom, had a great time.
Excellent tour !
Cheryl T,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great information told in an interesting educational manner. The walk thru different areas of Tallinn helped explain the history of the Soviet era. Tom had a great manner and managed to chat with all members of the group as we walked thru the city. Don't hesitate just book this tour ! Highly recommend!!
Fantastic Tour
Anika S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was absolutely fantastic. Tom knows so much about the city and its history. And has plenty of spicy stories about it, you probably find nowhere else. So I definitely recommend taking the tour!
Great tour and great...
Mattias M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour and great interaction with very knowledgeable guide Tom. Highly recommended to anyone with interest in 20th century history.
Entertaining and interesting
Philippa B,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved the Soviet walking tour. It was so interesting to hear about live under Soviet rule and what happened when the Soviet era ended. It was fascinating to see the remaining Soviet buildings and imagine life in the past. A highlight was eating hot freshly baked pastries in the market! Highly recommended.