Top Tallinn Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swap city sightseeing for a trip to a natural wonder that lies east of Tallinn—Lahemaa National Park. Instead of organizing your own transport and studying a map, this guided tour makes it easy to explore the vast outdoor landscape without the worry of getting lost. Visit Jägala waterfall, Sagadi Manor, Altja village, and finally—Viru Bog to explore its forest path and boardwalk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All included sightseeing and walking tour supported by a private vehicle Led by a professional and local guide who lived through the Soviet occupation Enjoy the privileges of a small group or a private tour Drive around Tallinn to enjoy the historical and cultural highlights from the Soviet era Listen to your guide’s stories of everyday life behind the iron curtain

Discover Tallinn Old Town’s highlights and some hidden corners you may not see on your own on this small-group walking tour. Roam the Upper and Lower Town to visit treasures such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, city walls, and Old Town Hall Square. Plus, delve into alleyways to find tucked-away details and spots favored by locals; and hear fresh perspectives on the city’s history and culture that many visitors miss.

Join this half-day tour that takes you to off-the-beaten-path sights and hiking tracks. Discover both the history and the nature of Estonia, all in one tour. Visit an abandoned naval fortress which is now tucked away in the forest, where it is still possible to explore the dark underground tunnels and walk past concrete structures. Continue the tour to Keila waterfall in a peaceful manor park with charming bridges and walking paths. Drive through the Russian-speaking city of Paldiski, get a feel of its industrial Soviet-era neighborhoods and visit the local Russian orthodox church. Take a break at a local restaurant where you can order Estonian food for lunch. Continue the tour to Pakri coastal cliffs and see the red lighthouse looking over the vast Baltic Sea. As the last stop on the tour, drive to Rummu submerged quarry, climb up the sandy hills for a view over the entire crystal clear lake and the submerged houses.

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.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in the capital of Estonia with this fascinating shore excursion, designed specifically for cruise ship passengers docking in the Tallinn Port.

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.

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.

If your goals is to get an overview of Tallinn, its surroundings, coasts and top attractions, this tour is perfect for you. Start with discovering Tallinn’s jewel and main highlight – the Medieval Old Town. Together with colourful legends, we will introduce you to the gabled houses, churches and squares that developed here between the 13th and 15th centuries. The tour then continues to the leafy Kadriorg district. It is a park area that is home to amazing wooden villas, art museums and a baroque palace built for Russian Tsar Peter the Great. It continues onward to the Pirita beach area, where you will get a glimpse of the mysterious ruins of a 15th-century convent and the city’s soviet-era TV tower. After lunch break you will visit the Open Air Museum in Viimsi which is a complex of seaside-farmhouses over 150 years old, which is located in a picturesque coastal village. It is a relaxing location and the best place to admire the famous silhouette of Tallinn.