Long Street (Pikk tanav)
Long Street (Pikk tanav)
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  • PBTravelstheWorld
    Lynden, Washington398 contributions
    Walk and look closely at an amazing array of gothic and later buildings
    Great place to walk and plenty of restaurants and cafes for a snack or meal. Besides the shops and food, the buildings are an amazing collection of churches and architecture that you can study or walk though quickly. I hope you would spend some time as there are interesting signs and memorials on some of the buildings that add to the walk.
    Visited September 2019
    Written August 29, 2020
  • William S
    Clinton, New Jersey375 contributions
    Beautifully preserved architecture
    A walk down Long Street is a trip down memory lane, with many historic buildings, including one used by the KGB in the 20th century. The buildings provide a sense of sturdy, enduring construction, but with unique features on each. There are many shops on the ground level to visit as well.
    Visited August 2022
    Written November 1, 2022
  • niksk001
    795 contributions
    Part of Old Town
    Long Street is an immanent part of the Old City. IMHO, it is not a conventional attraction, but a way to get a better feel of Tallinn's historical spirit. We truly enjoyed walking around and looking at various old historical buildings. The streret is long.
    Visited June 2019
    Written May 23, 2020
  • Sonja M
    Hove, United Kingdom708 contributions
    A microcosm of the city
    This street known in English as long street is a wonderful introduction to Tallinn. It has museums ,cafes and tourist shops in equal measure. Wander down and you will start to understand the alure of Tallinn itself.
    Visited July 2023
    Written July 9, 2023
  • wmccfp
    Stuart, Florida315 contributions
    Charming walk
    Quaint and quiet streets like this are gradually vanishing throughout Europe. Behind every bit of craftsmanship in every building there is a story and history if you only have the time to talk to the friendly Estonians.
    Visited July 2016
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 1, 2016
  • Christian O
    Frederiksberg, Denmark1,357 contributions
    Most interesting street to walk in Tallinn
    The Long Street (Pikk tanav) is one of the most interesting streets in the Old Town. There are many both historical but also really interesting house, some with amazing design. If you like taking pictures of details - then it will take you hours to pass here.
    Visited March 2016
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 23, 2016
  • Kooija
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
    Absolutely the most interesting street in Estonia!
    The most wonderful and amazing street in the old Center of Tallinn. Just a few steps from the main square you find everything you need in just one very special street. Starting with one of the medieval gates to the old town, you step into a different world! Here you can visit the oldest cafe of the country, drink a beer in a brewery, pass by some embassies, look at some authentic Estonian art in a gallery, buy a souvenir in one of the many shops, enjoy food from Estonia, Russia, India, China or the USA in one of the many restaurants, learn something in a museum, climb a church which was once the highest building of Europe, buy a renovated luxurious apartment in the former KGB headquarters of Estonia, sleep in one of the most special hotels or the simplest hostel, or you can just walk through this street and amaze yourself as you discover something new in this historic place. Highly recommended and definitely a must to visit when you are in Tallinn!!
    Visited December 2015
    Traveled with family
    Written December 15, 2015
  • BradJill
    Hong Kong, China158,676 contributions
    A quieter alternative to the busy Town Square Hall
    We walked up and down Pikk Street several times during our stay in Tallin last summer. Not far from the Town Hall Square you can find Pikk street and walk towards the city wall facing the harbour. It just seemed much quieter and relaxed here with many fewer tourists. We enjoyed the quietness of this area, thus resulting in several strolls here. We recommend a walk up Pikk street when you are ready for a quite evening stroll in Tallin. There were a few restaurants and cafes to choose from as you approached the centre are of the city centre as well.
    Visited June 2010
    Written May 19, 2011
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California15,867 contributions
    Good Place for a Walk
    This is a great place to take a walking tour, or just wander around drinking in all of the old world charm. One of the most pleasant streets in town, stop and have a coffee at a cafe.
    Visited November 2019
    Written October 15, 2020
  • CATTSAR
    Provincetown, Massachusetts22,297 contributions
    A perfect cross section of Old Tallinn. Excellent access to many points of interest.
    Pikk Street also known as Long Street is a graceful boulevard that runs from the heart of Old Tallinn to the city wall at the Coastal Gates. The street is lined with just about anything you can imagine. In addition to numerous restaurants, there are several museums, KGB and Vene just to name two. There are shops and other points of interest including The House of the Blackheads and St. Olav Church (just one block off). There are also green areas. The street is great for strolling as well. This is a great cross section of Old Town Tallinn. It is also access to the Port of Tallinn.
    Visited October 2017
    Traveled solo
    Written November 16, 2017
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Sonja M
Hove, UK708 contributions
Jul 2023
This street known in English as long street is a wonderful introduction to Tallinn. It has museums ,cafes and tourist shops in equal measure. Wander down and you will start to understand the alure of Tallinn itself.
Written July 9, 2023
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wmccfp
Stuart, FL315 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Quaint and quiet streets like this are gradually vanishing throughout Europe. Behind every bit of craftsmanship in every building there is a story and history if you only have the time to talk to the friendly Estonians.
Written August 1, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Christian O
Frederiksberg, Denmark1,357 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
The Long Street (Pikk tanav) is one of the most interesting streets in the Old Town. There are many both historical but also really interesting house, some with amazing design. If you like taking pictures of details - then it will take you hours to pass here.
Written March 24, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Kooija
Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
The most wonderful and amazing street in the old Center of Tallinn. Just a few steps from the main square you find everything you need in just one very special street. Starting with one of the medieval gates to the old town, you step into a different world!

Here you can visit the oldest cafe of the country, drink a beer in a brewery, pass by some embassies, look at some authentic Estonian art in a gallery, buy a souvenir in one of the many shops, enjoy food from Estonia, Russia, India, China or the USA in one of the many restaurants, learn something in a museum, climb a church which was once the highest building of Europe, buy a renovated luxurious apartment in the former KGB headquarters of Estonia, sleep in one of the most special hotels or the simplest hostel, or you can just walk through this street and amaze yourself as you discover something new in this historic place.

Highly recommended and definitely a must to visit when you are in Tallinn!!
Written December 15, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

BradJill
Hong Kong, China158,676 contributions
Jun 2010
We walked up and down Pikk Street several times during our stay in Tallin last summer. Not far from the Town Hall Square you can find Pikk street and walk towards the city wall facing the harbour. It just seemed much quieter and relaxed here with many fewer tourists. We enjoyed the quietness of this area, thus resulting in several strolls here.

We recommend a walk up Pikk street when you are ready for a quite evening stroll in Tallin. There were a few restaurants and cafes to choose from as you approached the centre are of the city centre as well.
Written May 19, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Thomas V
Oakland, CA15,867 contributions
Nov 2019
This is a great place to take a walking tour, or just wander around drinking in all of the old world charm. One of the most pleasant streets in town, stop and have a coffee at a cafe.
Written October 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

CATTSAR
Provincetown, MA22,297 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Pikk Street also known as Long Street is a graceful boulevard that runs from the heart of Old Tallinn to the city wall at the Coastal Gates. The street is lined with just about anything you can imagine. In addition to numerous restaurants, there are several museums, KGB and Vene just to name two. There are shops and other points of interest including The House of the Blackheads and St. Olav Church (just one block off). There are also green areas. The street is great for strolling as well. This is a great cross section of Old Town Tallinn. It is also access to the Port of Tallinn.
Written November 16, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Auntie C
Ipswich, UK39 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Pleasent walk in Gothic area of the town, across from the port. Only downside is the height of the pavements, not so good if you use a stick, or have aged knees.
Written May 1, 2017
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,547 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Think of Long Street (Pikk tanav) as a medieval equivalent to NY’s Broadway. Beginning a block from Old Town Square, it passes through Old City Wall on the way to the harbor. I had been walking on Pikk Tanav for twenty minutes, looking for Long Street. Still couldn’t find it! I stopped for a beer (medicinal purposes, for my aching feet☺), and asked the server where was Long Street. He replied, “Yes.” I later learned he thought I had asked if that was Long Street. The only visible sign is simply “Pikk” and tourists looking for a sign designating it as Long Street will never find that sign. There are several hotels and hostels, and enough restaurants to satisfy anyone’s cravings. Medieval buildings (some eight centuries old) line the cobblestone street, and most have been converted to shops and restaurants. Peek into any of them and you’re sure to see exposed rock walls built centuries before. This is the quintessential street when visiting Tallinn's Old Town.
Written October 2, 2016
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Billythefish1
Southport, UK1,410 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Pikk St is one of those places where the buildings and the facades take centre stage. Look up at the tops of the buildings to see some of the better styles you don't always get at eyelevel.
Written April 9, 2016
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