Overview
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2 hours
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Unique walking tour with a lot of tales about medieval Tallinn - get to know the most interesting stories from our history. How the city of Tallinn came to be, what was its importance in medieval politics, why the Danes regularly give us their flag, and what legends still influence our lives here. No boring dates and unknown names, these are Tallinn Tales!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Attention! This is the tour with around of 2 km of walking on feet.
Prepare warm clothes, if you are arriving in winter - usually it's quite cold outside.
What To Expect
Linnahall
The heart of Old Town, Raekoja plats, where Tallinn City Hall is placed. How the courts were held, how decisions affecting the entire city were made, and why only two people were executed in this square throughout history - let's start the tales of Tallinn right at the meeting point.
Rataskaevu Street
Cat's Well - unique for Medieval Tallinn wheel well. Try to hear whispers of the evil water spirits, who are still living there according to legends.
Options
Tales of Old Tallinn 2-hour Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Local Taxes
Landing and facility fees
Entry/Admission - Dominican Monastery Claustrum (5 EUR)
Entry/Admission - Tallinn City Hall (5 EUR)
Entry/Admission - St Mary's Cathedral (5 EUR)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent historic and cultural trip in central Tallinn
Pioneer56152620866,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Julia gave a perfect overview of the history of Tallinn and had excellent knowledge of several fields of history and culture. I really would recumbent this tour. Thank you for creating good memories
Beautiful medieval old town.
Susan P,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elina took us to some beautiful and scenic places. The medieval city has many beautiful buildings and she filled us in on the history of the city. It was a great tour.
Wear good walking shoes...
Kathy W,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Wear good walking shoes and there are 50 steps up to the upper village Maria was a well informed guide and a pleasure to be with
Wonderful day
Carolyn G,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful tour with Harry. Great to see a bit of Finland outside of the city!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great and informative tour.
Voyager15784514121,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and entertaining tour. Very informative and interestingly designed.
This tour offered depth...
Lauren G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour offered depth and history to my knowledge and understanding of the old town of Tallinn. My guide, Maria, was great and had answers for my questions. We moved at a good pace. Glad this was the tour I chose to book! Would highly recommend.
Informative and interesting walking tour of Tallinn.
BJDublin,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour of Tallinn. Our guide, Elena, was very engaging and informative about Estonia and its history from the 14/15th centuries right up to the present day. We would highly recommend this tour during your visit to Tallinn.
Excellent tour, wondefulful guide
MELANIE P,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was a marvelous guide.. The group was small and therefore more personal. I always have a lot ofquestions, and Maria gaveus more in depth answrsrs and information. Tallis so rich in its history. We lived the tour!
Nice afternoon.
J5833UIraymondb,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect pace. Friendly and informative.
Great walking tour
ianmG5989NL,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide had lots of information, his English was excellent and we had a great 2 hours learning about Tallin's history and tales
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