Medieval Tallinn 2-Hour Old Town Walking Tour
ID: GYG80094-113448
Category:
Country: Estonia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Step back in time to the Middle Ages and see the sights of Tallinn's Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour. Learn the history of the city and hear stories about monuments such as the churches of the Holy Ghost, St Nicolas and St. Olaf.
Explore the Old Town of Tallinn and see monuments such as the remains of St. Catherine's Dominican Monastery. Step back to the Middle Ages and walk along Pikk Street, where the merchants' houses and craft guilds bring medieval Tallinn back to life.
Get acquainted with the churches of the Holy Ghost, St Nicolas and St. Olaf as you explore the Lower Town and Upper Town. Discover why Tallinn is known as the town that limps on Lühike Jalg (Short Leg Street) and hear about the noble knights who lived in the Upper Town . Admire the outside of the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Lutheran St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Make your way to the ancient stronghold of Toompea Castle where the Parliament of Estonia now sits, and marvel at the Pikk Hermann (Tall Herman) tower that dominates the skyline. Get a fantastic view of the city from one of the platforms of the Upper Town. Return to the Lower Town on Short Leg Street to end on Town Hall Square.
Highlights
- See the sights of Tallinn's Old Town, such as Toompea Castle
- Learn why Tallinn is known as the town that limps on Short Leg Street
- Get stunning views of the city from a terrace in the Upper Town
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the Town Hall Square, which is around 800 meters from the cruise ship terminal.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
