Tallinn: 3-Hour Medieval Walking Tour Tour in English & Russian
ID: GYG107320-153358
Category:
Country: Estonia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of the UNESCO Old Town of Tallinn and see all major sights and take pictures from viewing platforms.
Walk through the narrow gothic dwellings, cozy cobblestone streets and well-made fortress walls with solid towers. The Old Town is comprised of two parts: Lower Town (residence of artisans and merchants) and Upper Town (residence of viceroys and the nobility). On this tour, learn how Tallinn got wealthy by attracting invaders and resisting them. Discover why Tallinn was known as a 'town of pepper and salt,' and how Estonians, local Germans and Catholic monks communicated with each other. Walking the cozy cobblestone streets, get acquainted with Tallinn history through interesting stories and legends.
See medieval dwellings from the 14th to the 15th-century, the oldest town hall and pharmacy in Europe and St. Olaf Church, having once been the highest in the world. Depending on your preference, visit a former Dominican monastery quarter taken over by female workshops of stain glass blowers, chocolatiers, artists, doll makers and weavers. Then, explore Upper Town - an area of German crusaders (later - noblemen), viceroy and bishops. See the largest Orthodox church in Estonia, then the oldest one in Estonia.
Nearby, see Toompea Castle occupied by parliament. The climax of the excursion will be a visit to a viewing platform for a view of Tallinn. This excursion will finish at the Town Hall Square. You will also receive recommendations on where to try local food and drinks, what kind of souvenirs are worth buying, where to spend time with children and what museums are worth visiting.
Highlights
- Get acquainted with Tallinn history through interesting stories and legends
- See the medieval dwellings from the 14th to the 15th-century
- View the oldest and once largest Orthodox church in Estonia
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wear good shoes for walking trips over cobblestone streets
• Book the tour at least 2-3 days before meeting, especially in summer as it is the busy period!
In such case you are guaranteed the chosen tour with licensed guide!
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or a negative test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
