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

Name: Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History
Price: 30 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (56 reviews)

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 To Expect

Central Market (Keskturg)

The last Soviet-era market in Tallinn

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Former Communist Party HQ

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Walking Tour

Lunch

Options

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

Reviews

4.95

56 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide.
Safari58940461445,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the highlights of our first visit to Tallinn was our tour of former Soviet sites within the Estonian capital with Tom. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Tallinn and the rapidly disappearing links to its recent Soviet past. Great tour Tom. Thankyou again
Brilliant!
Thomas L,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour. Guide is very knowledgeable and you can tell he has put effort into the route and stories he tells. A must do your if you are visiting Tallinn
Top Tour
James T,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tom was a very good guide. He brought Estonia under Russian occupation alive without seeking to give endless details. His diction and projection were excellent.
Fabulous tour
carolyno844,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the best city tours we’ve ever been on. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we got a real sense of what Tallinn was like during the Soviet era. Highly recommended.
Top Soviet Tour
victoriagilbert567,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour, led by a very knowledgeable guy. I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Tallin who would like to know about life in the Soviet times. Listen out for some spicey stories.
A very interesting tour, definitely worth doing.
S2562ADsheilal,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very enjoyable tour with Tom. He was very knowledgeable about the subject . We learnt a lot about the soviet history of Tallin. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Brilliant!
160leslien,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was brilliant. Tom was an excellent communicator and brought the soviet history of Tallinn alive. Stories and information combined perfectly. We loved this and would thoroughly recommend.
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.