Tales of Old Tallinn 2-hour Walking Tour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
What To Expect
Tallinn City Hall
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.
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Tales of Old Tallinn 2-hour Walking Tour
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really good
Hendrik D,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really informative! Wish we would have done this earlier on our trip as she haid a lot of good tips to how to spend our time in Tallinn. Worth the money
Old Town Tallinn
kevinmT867WE,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great way to see highlights of old town and understand a bit of the culture of the city. I recommend it for first-time visitors.
Great walking tour of Old Town Talinn
Sharon L,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Alina was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She found a place for lunch for us and helped us to the ferry terminal.
Great experience, fantastic guide
jiyoungp nz,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time exploring Tallinn with Sergei - not only was he a wealth of information, but he was also funny and very accommodating! He helped to make our time in Tallinn much more enjoyable than if we had tried to navigate it ourselves. We would highly recommend this guided tour :)
10/10 would recommend!
JoshGleeson,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Archibald was a fountain of knowledge and you could easily tell how passionate he is about his job and about Tallinn! I learned so much over the 2 hours!
Great Walking Tour of Old Tallin
Debora P,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent Walking Tour of Old Tallin. Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed our small group of six all over Old Tallin. We saw everything we wanted to see since we only had a day in Tallin. Great tour for those who have never been to Tallin.
Walking Tour - Tales of Old Tallin
704kyleu,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Tour of Tallin! Our guide gave so much insight into the history of Tallin and all of its architecture. Highly recommend if visiting!! As a warning, Tallin is almost all cobblestone so the tour is on a lot of uneven terrain, with hills and stairs included.
Worth it!
Richard B,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide was very informative and professional. It was fun to see all of the old town because it is beautiful & historic.
Intriguing Tour for Adults, But Needs More for Kids
adventureisinoursoul,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our family took this walking tour of medieval Tallinn as a day stop-over after visiting Finnish Lapland. We were excited to explore the city's rich history, and I personally found the tour to be fascinating and full of intriguing tales about Tallinn’s medieval past. From stories of knights and merchants to the hidden corners of the city, the guide’s knowledge was impressive and gave me a deeper appreciation for the city’s history. However, my daughters didn’t share the same enthusiasm. They found the tour a bit boring and dry. The guide seemed to focus mainly on engaging the adults in the group, and there wasn’t much effort to include or entertain the younger members of the family. As a result, my girls quickly lost interest and felt left out. While I had a great time and appreciated the historical depth, I think the tour could benefit from a more interactive approach, especially for families with kids. Overall, it’s a fantastic tour for adults and history buffs, but families with children may want to look for a more kid-friendly option.
Tallinn, a great place to explore.
C6517NNjuliep,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour we had. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge and the tour highlighted many aspects of the old town that were fascinating. The pace of the tour was easy and finding the meeting point simple. Many thanks to our guide for helping us explore Tallinn and gain a greater understanding of the area. We throughly recommend the tour.
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