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Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum

Komandandi 2, Tallinn 10130, Estonia
+372 644 6686
Ranked #15 of 66 attractions in Tallinn
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Museums
Owner description: The tower Kiek in de Kök together with the passages of the Ingrian and Swedish bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications.The...... more » Owner description: The tower Kiek in de Kök together with the passages of the Ingrian and Swedish bastions is an exciting part of Tallinn historical fortifications.The exhibition of “Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Passages” reopened in March 2010 takes the visitor to a time journey that begins in 1219 and offers experience, information and entertainment. With the help of innovative video- and sound-effects and means of multimedia the birth and evolution of Tallinn, the history of town fortifications and the most significant military events are introduced to the visitor.The time train in the bastion passages takes the tourist to 2219. The other part of the passage display concentrates on the history of the passages.The cafe on the uppermost floor of the tower offers magnificent views of the upper town Toompea, the lower town and the harbor. « less
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Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

When you ask people what you should do while visiting Tallinn, you are always advised to visit Kiek in de Kok, and the Bastion Passage Museum. Kiek in de Kok gives you a great overview of the city's history. It is a self guided tour which includes access up one of the towers. The Bastion Passages Museum requires reservations; so... More

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Rye, NY
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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Although the tower provides informative displays and views of Tallinn, the Bastion tour provides a much more unique view of the city's history from an underground perspective. You are able to experience the atmosphere under the city walls and learn about the different reasons that people used the tunnels throughout Estonia's history. Just be sure to take the offered blanket... More

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Turku, Finland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Kiek in de Köek was a pretty nice museum in my opinion. The stairs are in good condition so it's not really hard to climb at all. I'm not sure if I would recommend the museum for families but if you're interested in history this is a place to visit. I myself was really looking forward to visit the Bastion... More

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Washington, Tyne and Wear
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The true meaning of the word. The views from the top are excellent. When you go underground the history of it was fascinating. They give you to a taste of what it was like when bombs were dropping in the world war 2.. It must have been terrifying. More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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One of the landmarks in Old Town, this tower arouses curiosity from the outside. Unfortunately we were too late to get the tunnel tour, but we managed to visit the museum which are on the upper floors of the tower. I loved being inside the tower and walking up the steep stoney stairs. Some of the exhibits were interesting and... More

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

As we were interested in Bastion Passages museum, we booked one day in advance the tour. Next day we came 1 hour and a half before our guided tour and explored Kiek in de Kok Museum. Very interesting museum and my 9 year old brother liked everything in it, tried all the ancient hats, listened to video-film about history of... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Kiek de Kök is the south most tower of the ancient fortification. The history of it in addition to costumes and weapons from several ages presented on the different floors of the tower. Beautiful views over the old and the new town, especially if you climb up onto the top most floor. Up there is also a café. So, there... More

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San Diego, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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The tunnel tour isn't very expensive, but there isn't a ton to see. The tunnels aren't fully cleaned out, so you can only go about 300 meters. They do a good job telling the history and talking about how the tunnels have been utilized over the years, but it's a little corny. We do think everyone should go and visit,... More

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Dublin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Really cool tower, a shame the bastion tour isn't for kids, we would have loved to do it! But well worth a visit anyway! More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

It gives great insight into Tallin's history and the excursion is fun too! More

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