Points of Interest
- Toompea Hill
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Toomkirik (St. Mary's Cathedral)
- Lower Old Town
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach and transfer to Toompea Hill. Stroll to Palace Square, site of the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and view its icons. Continue to St. Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn's oldest church. View the sarcophagi before strolling to a scenic overlook for views of the Lower Old Town. Continue to Town Hall Square in the old Hanseatic city. You will also have a short coffee break in one of the restaurants located near Town Hall Square. Continue to the Great Guild Hall - one of the most distinguished public buildings of medieval Tallinn, which in the past was the most important guild for merchants and artisans. Enjoy free time shopping for Baltic glass, hats, quilts and other crafts in St. Catherine's Passage. After that rejoin the coach and drive back to the port.
Special Notes:
This tour involves extensive walking over uneven and cobblestone surfaces. Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed inside Alexander Nevsky Cathedral or the Dome Church. During Sunday port calls and in the event of religious events, exterior viewing only is available at both the cathedral and the Dome Church.
The inside visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is optional and non-guided, the visit to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral will not be possible during the religious services.
Euro is the currency of Estonia. Bring credit cards for purchases. Most vendors do not accept US currency.
On public holidays on June 23rd, 24th, august 20th and during special events Great Guild House is closed for visits.
Since tour buses are not allowed to drive inside the Old Town, walking distance from the bus parking area to the Old Town may vary as it is up a hill.
Please note that there are more than 30 steep steps inside the Great Guild house.
The order of the visited sights may vary.
Child Price:
12 & under reducedMedical Restriction:
Guests must be able to walk on cobblestones and uneven surfaces.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Drive from port to Toompea Hill, visit Upper Old Town
- Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity: 40
- Travel time: 00:15
- Time at site: 01:15
- Free time at site: 15
- Inside visit: No
- Air conditioned: No
- Walking distance: 1000
- Steps: 20
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Restroom available: Yes
- Shopping available: Yes
- Photo/video restrictions: Yes
- Photo/video opportunity: Yes
Visit Lower Old Town
- Transport type: Walking
- Travel time: 00:15
- Time at site: 00:45
- Inside visit: No
- Walking distance: 1300
- Steps: 40
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Restroom available: No
- Photo/video opportunity: Yes
Refreshments at a local restaurant in Lower Old Town
- Transport type: Walking
- Travel time: 00:10
- Time at site: 00:30
- Inside visit: Yes
- Air conditioned: No
- Steps: 30
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Restroom available: Yes
- Shopping available: No
Walk to the Great Guild House, visit the House
- Transport type: Walking
- Travel time: 00:10
- Time at site: 00:35
- Inside visit: Yes
- Air conditioned: No
- Walking distance: 400
- Steps: 15
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Restroom available: Yes
- Shopping available: No
- Photo/video restrictions: No
- Photo/video opportunity: Yes
Walk to and visit St. Cathrine´s Passage
- Transport type: Walking
- Travel time: 00:20
- Time at site: 00:20
- Free time at site: 15
- Inside visit: Yes
- Walking distance: 450
- Steps: 6
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Restroom available: No
- Shopping available: Yes
Walk to Mere Bvd and re-board your motorcoach to return your ship
- Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity: 40
- Travel time: 00:25
- Inside visit: No
- Walking distance: 200
- Restroom available: No
- Shopping available: No