Top Tallinn Half-day Tours

Discover the highlights of the Estonian capital on this 4-hour guided tour of Tallinn. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town; admire landmarks including St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St Olav’s Church, and Toompea Castle; and visit Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, and the Pirita Convent.

Lahemaa National Park, just east of Tallinn, is a place with breathtaking landscapes and unspoilt nature. You can find beautiful peninsulas and bays, forests and beaches, waterfalls and bogs seasoned with rich cultural history. This day trip is perfect for spending a day out of Tallinn. The first stop on the way is Jägala waterfall, after which the tour will visit Sagadi Manor, where you can learn about the legacy of German land-owners living in the Estonian countryside for centuries. You will then visit Altja village which is unique as it represents the architecture of our fishing villages as they were before the estblishment of coastal border zone during the Soviet times. You have time for a walk by the seaside and Altja tavern is open for tasting traditional Estonian farm food. Last thing on the tour is picturesque walk in Viru bog. You will go on the boardwalk leading to observation tower where you can admire how the unique vegetation is contrasting the clear bog pools.

Discover the historic monuments of Tallinn and get a taste of Estonian cuisine on this half-day bike tour. Cycle around the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, explore Tallinn neighborhoods such as Kalamaja and Volta, and stop at artisan shops, restaurants, and street stalls to sample a variety of local specialties.

Eat your way through Estonia on this small-group food tour. Follow a friendly local guide around town and stop at several local food venues for delicious treats. Possible stops include street stalls, a medieval-themed tavern, local cafes, a chocolate museum, a nearby market, and a few surprises. Get a unique experience of the city and enjoy a meal (or several!) at the same time on this fun food tour for the whole family.

Get acquainted with the cultural history of Tallinn on a guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town. Then set off on your own for some free time to explore the landmarks, shops, and eateries independently. Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port is included.

Enhance your experience of Tallinn and its spectacular sights on a sightseeing shore excursion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit all of the Estonian capital’s alluring attractions by foot and coach; see landmarks like Toompea Castle, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, and Kadriorg Park from the comfort of a luxury coach, and then absorb the charm of Tallinn Old Town on an explorative walking tour. See the rolling beaches of Pirita and get acquainted with Estonia’s captivating capital on this stress-free shore excursion.

Admire Tallinn’s highlights by air-conditioned vehicle and with only small amounts of walking on this 4-hour private tour. As your guide chauffeurs you around, hear about Tallinn’s history, and see churches, monuments and more. Drive to the Upper Old Town to observe the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and views down over the Lower Town; and admire the 19th-century wooden villas of the Kadriorg quarter, and Kadriog Park, commissioned by Russia’s Peter the Great. A coffee stop is also included in the itinerary.

With just one day in port in Tallinn, the most convenient way to take in the highlights is on a guided tour. This shore excursion includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, spectacular views from Toompea Hill, and visits to Kadriorg Palace, Pirita beach, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Get to know medieval and modern Tallinn on a private 3-hour tour. Exploring by foot and air-conditioned vehicle, see the city's highlights as you uncover its colorful past. Admire the palace at leafy Kadriorg, explore seaside Pirita and stroll around the medieval Old Town to view must-sees such as Old Town Square and climb Toompea Hill for panoramic views. The tour includes hotel or cruise port pickup, and a flexible itinerary so you can tailor your sightseeing around you. Price is per group, based on a maximum of eight people.

When your cruise ship sails into the picturesque port of Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, see all of the city’s essential sights on a City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off tour. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this unique tour that takes you to legendary landmarks like Freedom Square and Hotel Viru on a distinctive double-decker, open-top bus. Disembark whenever a monument captures your attention, and then simply wait for the next regularly departing bus when you wish to continue exploring.

Set out from Tallinn on a day trip to Paldiski, a former Soviet naval base known for its spectacular coastal limestone cliffs. A local guide with show you around this once closed military town, providing insight into its fascinating history. Along the way you'll visit an old prison quarry and Estonia's third largest waterfall, as well the stunning Keila-Joa Manor—known for it's Neo Gothic style of architecture. You'll even have an opportunity to explore the cockpit of a plane once belong to Soviet military. 

Make the most of your free time in Tallinn and take a tour of the city to discover its charms with a guide. After stopping for photos in Kadriorg Park and the Pirita seaside, you’ll venture into Tallinn Old Town to discover fairy tale architecture and sights such as Toompea Castle. A coffee and pastry are included, as is transport from the port.

With limited time in port in Tallinn, a bike tour is a fun way to maximize your time and explore the city’s many attractions. On this 3-hour tour, cycle out to the Peter the Great Summer Palace, glide along the seafront promenade, and admire the medieval buildings in Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town.

Make the most of your time in port in Tallinn with this private shore excursion. Relax with round-trip cruise terminal transfers, and swap crowded tours for a personal guide who will tailor what you see, and for how long, around your wishes. Delve into Tallinn’s Old Upper and Lower Towns; uncover hidden sites and secrets you’d miss if alone; and enjoy free time to relax, eat, or explore by yourself.

Make the most of your time in port on a small-group shore excursion to Tallinn. Take a comprehensive walking tour of Old Town followed by free time to explore the local shops, pubs, and restaurants on your own. Round-trip minibus transport from the cruise port is included.

Travel back in time during this private 3-hour city tour of Tallinn’s historic sites. The first half of the tour will be by bus, and will cover Kadriorg Palace and Park, the UNESCO Heritage-listed Tallinn Song Festival Grounds and the ruins of the Pirita Convent. In the city’s old town you’ll embark on foot, visiting places like the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Russian Orthodox) and St. Mary’s Cathedral (Lutheran), among other stops. Discover Toompea Castle and the Estonian Parliament in Upper Town and visit the oldest operating pharmacy in the world in Lower Town. At the end of the tour your friendly guide will set you loose to explore on your own, offering suggestions for the top local attractions.

Maximize time in Tallinn with a guided half-day tour. Explore the Old Town on foot and see two off-the-beaten path neighborhoods, Kadriorg and Kalamaja, by private car. Visit top city landmarks including the historic Town Hall, old merchant houses, and the Toompea Palace. Personalize the tour according to your interests and learn about Tallinn’s history and culture from a local guide.

Many shore excursions take visitors to the main attractions and little else. This guided tour from Tallinn takes you to see the city's top sights but also beyond the Old Town to a residential area to learn about the Soviet era; into the surrounding countryside to see Estonia's biggest waterfall, and to a small town to visit a craft brewery and taste local brews and cheeses.

Avoid the hassle of waiting around for members of a large tour group on this Tallinn sightseeing tour that is limited to just eight people. Explore the top sights of the Old Town but also go beyond that tourist hub to such lesser-visited landmarks as Kadriorg Palace, Song Festival Grounds, and Pirate Beach.

Tallinn’s medieval monuments and beautiful parks are even more atmospheric in the winter months and a bike ride is the perfect way to stay warm when it’s cold out. On this tour, explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, cycle around Kadriorg Park, admire the traditional wooden houses of Kalamaja district, and experience city life as you stop at a local café and browse the stalls at Balti Jaama Market.

Explore the Old Town of Tallinn with a half-day small group walking tour limited to eight people. See the city’s top landmarks including the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Town Hall Square. Visit galleries and craft workshops and see the charming architecture of Kalamaja, a bohemian neighborhood known for its wooden houses and local cafés.

Delve deeper into Tallinn Old Town than you probably could alone with this private walking tour. With a guide to help navigate the Lower and Upper Town (Toompea), you’ll cover the sights and get the full picture on their history. Plus, explore Tallinn’s past below-ground with entry to the Bastion Passages—centuries-old city tunnels—and the Carved Stone Museum, whose underground chambers brim with historical tombstones, coats-of-arms, and pillars.

Tallinn’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most atmospheric area of the capital. On this shore excursion, maximize your time in port with a guided walking tour of the Old Town and benefit from a small-group size, ensuring extra attention from your guide. Explore the cobbled lanes and medieval monuments of Toompea Hill, browse the traditional artisan workshops, and see landmarks including St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and Town Hall Square.

This private tour is great for Tallinn visitors looking to experience the Old Town and its surrounding countryside in one day, without having to organize self-drive cars or public transport. Leave the city behind to walk through Estonia’s bogs—landscapes of forests and dark pools swathed in mystery. After communing with nature, return for a Tallinn Old Town walking tour, seeing its sights when they’re quieter—after the main morning crowds.