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Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn Old Town
4.5
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This jumble of 14th- and 15th-century architecture with its medieval walls, needling spires and twisting, cobblestone streets is also the site of many of the city's important historic attractions and museums including the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, St. Catherine's Guild and the 15th-century Guildhall that now houses the History Museum.
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Ibiza_lover27
Essex34 contributions
Jun 2022
Such a picturesque part of the city. Eating or drinking in the main square is a must in the summer. So many bars, restaurants and hsitoric buildings
Written July 4, 2022
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Mayra De Torres
Florida10 contributions
Jun 2022
Excellent tour provided by Discover Estonia! Fully recommended! Dmitry was an excellent host and Weill knowledgeable!
Written June 22, 2022
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sschenck
Oviedo, FL33 contributions
Jun 2022
Talllinn is a great place to walk around and learn. You have great food choices and history. Take the time to go to Kalamaja, the bohemian district in Tallinn.
Written June 19, 2022
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Ray W
Aberdeen, UK164 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
About a 15 -20 minute walk from Cruise port.
The old town is made up of the main Square with narrow streets around it.
As well as the historical sights within the old town there are lots of cafes, restaurants and shops to keep you busy.
Definitely somewhere i would like to revisit
The old town is made up of the main Square with narrow streets around it.
As well as the historical sights within the old town there are lots of cafes, restaurants and shops to keep you busy.
Definitely somewhere i would like to revisit
Written June 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
J B
Derby, UK4 contributions
Jun 2022
A perfect place for a city break - small enough to wander around with plenty to see and do. Friendly people.
Written June 15, 2022
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MSS18
Baltimore, MD8 contributions
Jun 2022
I love exploring the many streets. There is something surprising around every corners. Such a charming town!
Written June 11, 2022
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KDJERO
Saint Charles, MO657 contributions
May 2022
A very nice place to walk through and see history. There are a couple overlook areas with great views of the newer city as well as Old Town.
Written June 10, 2022
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Tätimatkailee
Helsinki, Finland67 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
I was travelling here with friends and have visited dozens of times. This charmes me every single time more and more. The beautiful colourful houses, beautifly renovated and a lots of nice restaurants to visit. The view from Toompea balcony is superb.
Written June 7, 2022
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Holidayer164
Holsworthy, UK339 contributions
May 2022
First time here on a tour and what a nice place, very interesting stories from the tour guide and a very clean nice place. Recommended
Written May 30, 2022
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Fran4747
238 contributions
We are stopping in Tallinn on our cruise and thinking of doing a self-guided walking tour (Rick Steves guide book) what are your thoughts?
jenningsd
Liverpool, UK95 contributions
It is an easy walk from the cruise port to the Old Town which is quite compact and easily navigated. The Old Town walls are visible from the port, just follow the road keeping the sea to your right and it should take around twenty minutes at a relaxed pace. The tourist information centre is really good and staff speak English plus easy to follow maps are available.
Walking tour
joaniebaby63
Ireland44 contributions
It a very good idea to do the walking tour. The Tourist office is just off the square, so easy to find and lots of informative leaflets, The hop on hop off bus operates only at the weekend currently and brings you further afield. Enjoy Tallinn.
Vespa2013
Milan, Italy95 contributions
Buongiorno ! per il mio prossimo viaggio in Estonia, tra cui Tallin, mi potete consigliare abbigliamento ? farò i primi 20 giorni di luglio . Grazie !
Legnamidicuore
Italy779 contributions
Estivo, da pioggia, qualcosa per serate fresche
Catharry
Kent, UK207 contributions
What are the prices of beer & food
wassim1960
Boras, Sweden80 contributions
One draft beer from 5 euro and the food depends, you can have a 2 course dinner from 20 Euro and up. Tjere are restaurants for all budgets and the food is ok everywhere
The most expensive is restaurant Ö which is 100 meter outside the old town if you are looking for something very special in 5 or seven course dinner
KN142109
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Nice places to eat that are not too over priced or touristy. Suitable for a 14 year old & 2 adults. Casual dining but not fast food.
mdfloyd322
Scottsbluff, NE522 contributions
I'm sorry to be sooo late in my reply. I have been incredibly busy and only now logged back into TA. I really wish they'd send an email when people ask questions about posts. We were only in Tallinn one day.
Jolie P
miami65 contributions
Hello. Do you need to take a tour or is it ok to do on your own? Besides walking around old town what else do you recommend?
Thanks
markr2306
Cambridge, UK399 contributions
The old town is very easy to do on your own - there are two hop on hop off buses around the wider area.The seaplane harbour, with an old submarine you can go into is fun, but mostly Tallinn was a great place to just be with lots of places to eat and drink
Memory154914
Edmonton, Canada7 contributions
Sergey, почему 1 балл а не 5?
Famous-5-Japan
Singapore, Singapore10 contributions
Hi, appreciate you translate to English please, as i dun understand your question. 7hanks
Frequently Asked Questions about Tallinn Old Town
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Tallinn Old Town:
- Tallinn Walking Tour with Free Time and Port Transfers (From $63.42)
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour (From $95.69)
- Tour of Tallinn Old Town and visit to The Seaplane Harbour (From $76.55)
- Tallinn Sightseeing Tour by Coach and Foot (From $159.49)
- Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour with return Cruise tickets (From $132.90)
- Hotels near Tallinn Old Town:
- (0.01 mi) Hostel Old Town Alur
- (0.01 mi) Lai 22 Hostel & Bar
- (0.04 mi) Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
- (0.10 mi) Hotel Schlossle
- (0.11 mi) Hotel Telegraaf
- Restaurants near Tallinn Old Town:
- (0.00 mi) Beerwood tallinn
- (0.01 mi) Verbena
- (0.03 mi) TORO veinikohvik
- (0.03 mi) Toro Winebar
- (0.03 mi) Pizzeria Vesuvo
- Attractions near Tallinn Old Town:
- (0.02 mi) Estonia & Japan Showroom
- (0.02 mi) HOP Gallery
- (0.02 mi) A-Gallery
- (0.03 mi) Russian Embassy
- (0.08 mi) EstAdventures