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Local Connections: Tallinn & its Artisans
Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
-Toompea
Often referred to as Upper Old Town, Toompea is the home of some of Tallinn's oldest architectural wonders. From Toompea hill, take a short walk to Palace Square. Some of the sites you'll see include Toompea Castle, the current home of Estonia's Parliament; the Pikk Hermann Tower, topped by the national Estonian flag; the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, complete with golden crosses and black onion-shaped domes; and St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as Dome Church, which dates back to the 13th century, making it Tallinn's oldest church.
- Old Town
Noted by UNESCO as an 'exceptionally complete and well-preserved medieval' city, Tallinn's Old Town was built between the 13th and 19th centuries. An intimate neighborhood of colorful houses, half-hidden courtyards, ancient guard towers and well-preserved churches, Old Town exudes old-world charm. A stroll through Town Hall Square reveals landmarks such as Town Hall, completed in 1404 and the 600-year-old Guild Hall.
-Catherine's Passage
Home to a collection of artisan studios featuring Baltic glassware, quilts, hats and other traditional crafts, you will get the oppertunity to meet with some of the artists and shop for souvenirs and gifts
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral serves as the dominating landmark in Palace Square and serves as a living relic of the Russian Empire. Take that perfect photo of the cathedral's cupolas and golden crosses rising high above the rooftops of the Upper Old Town.
SNACK
Relax with a soothing cup of coffee during your walk through Tallinn's Old Town.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Drive around the Old City's medieval walls, gates and watchtowers before disembarking your motorcoach near Toompea hill for the short walk into the Upper Town of Old Tallinn.
Points of interest
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Toompea Hill
Lower Old Town
Town Hall Square
Schedule
Special Notes
On public holidays we will not visit the Great Guild but will visit the Town Hall instead. 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, exterior viewing only is available at both the cathedral and the Dome Church due to religious services and other events. Euro is the currency of Estonia. Bring credit cards for purchases. Most vendors do not accept US currency. 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 uphill climb.
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Strenuous Activity
Includes snack
Shopping Opportunities
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
-Toompea
Often referred to as Upper Old Town, Toompea is the home of some of Tallinn's oldest architectural wonders. From Toompea hill, take a short walk to Palace Square. Some of the sites you'll see include Toompea Castle, the current home of Estonia's Parliament; the Pikk Hermann Tower, topped by the national Estonian flag; the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, complete with golden crosses and black onion-shaped domes; and St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as Dome Church, which dates back to the 13th century, making it Tallinn's oldest church.
- Old Town
Noted by UNESCO as an 'exceptionally complete and well-preserved medieval' city, Tallinn's Old Town was built between the 13th and 19th centuries. An intimate neighborhood of colorful houses, half-hidden courtyards, ancient guard towers and well-preserved churches, Old Town exudes old-world charm. A stroll through Town Hall Square reveals landmarks such as Town Hall, completed in 1404 and the 600-year-old Guild Hall.
-Catherine's Passage
Home to a collection of artisan studios featuring Baltic glassware, quilts, hats and other traditional crafts, you will get the oppertunity to meet with some of the artists and shop for souvenirs and gifts
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral serves as the dominating landmark in Palace Square and serves as a living relic of the Russian Empire. Take that perfect photo of the cathedral's cupolas and golden crosses rising high above the rooftops of the Upper Old Town.
SNACK
Relax with a soothing cup of coffee during your walk through Tallinn's Old Town.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Drive around the Old City's medieval walls, gates and watchtowers before disembarking your motorcoach near Toompea hill for the short walk into the Upper Town of Old Tallinn.
Points of interest
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Toompea Hill
Lower Old Town
Town Hall Square
Schedule
Special Notes
On public holidays we will not visit the Great Guild but will visit the Town Hall instead. 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, exterior viewing only is available at both the cathedral and the Dome Church due to religious services and other events. Euro is the currency of Estonia. Bring credit cards for purchases. Most vendors do not accept US currency. 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 uphill climb.