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Tallinn, Estonia

Overview

Overview

Wander cobblestone alleys beneath turrets and red-tiled roofs in medieval Old Town. Relax near the swan pond in Kadriorg Park. Visit the impressive museum in Baroque Kadriorg Palace. Sample shore excursions: Tallinn's Old Town A Walking Tour; The Spirit of Medieval Estonia.


Europe Cruise - Tallinn, Estonia

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Highlights of Tallinn



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Tallinn's beachside region of Pirita may bring back memories of the 1980 Olympic Games, held here at the yachting complex. You will see the 16th-century ruins of St Bridget's Convent and the Song Festival grounds. In Tallinn's Old Town, disembark the motor coach at Tall Hermann Tower, then walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. The Baroque palace at the top is now the seat of the Estonian Parliame... more info




Old Tallinn and the Summer Resort of Haapsalu



Duration: Approximately 7 - 7½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Warm sea water, curative mud and fresh air have made Haapsalu famous for centuries. Only 63 miles away from the capital, Haapsalu has always been a beloved summer resort in Estonia. Even the Russian czars used to take the occasional mud cure here. Your tour begins with a coach trip to the Upper Part of Old Tallinn. Dome Hill is the site of the Parliament of Estonia, Long Herman Tower, the Russian ... more info




Old Town & Rocca al Mare



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

   

After a short drive passing the Upper Town's medieval buildings (Toompea Castle and the Tall Hermann Tower), you will disembark from your coach for a walk of approximately 500 yards along the Lower Town's cobblestone streets to view the House of Blackheads, the Holy Ghost Church and the Town Hall. You'll have a great opportunity to spend some free time at the Town Hall Square before rejoining your... more info




Panoramic Tallinn



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $

   

View all the highlights of Tallinn by motor coach, beginning with a drive past Pirita, site of the 1980 Olympic Games, and 16th century ruins of St. Bridget's Convent. Watch for the Song Festival Grounds as you drive by. In central Tallinn, you will see the walls and towers that surround the Old Town area. To complete your tour, the motor coach drives past the architectural highlights of Tallinn, ... more info




Tallinn Private Touring - Full Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Tallinn Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Tallinn Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Tallinn Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Tallinn's Old Town: A Walking Tour



Duration: Approximately 4¼ Hours
Price : $$

 

One of the finest medieval old towns in all of northern Europe is right here in Tallinn. Explore this marvelous living relic on foot as you disembark your motor coach near the walls and towers that once guarded the town from invasion. Walk up Toompea Hill to the wide Palace Square. At the top stands Toompea Palace--a Baroque structure used by the Estonian parliament. Step into the amazing Russian ... more info




The Best of Tallinn



Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Price : $$$

   

This comprehensive full day tour starts with a visit to the Song Festival Grounds. A short stop here will give an impression of the enormous Song Festivals that are held every five years on this site, with up to 30,000 performers singing to a capacity of 300,000 spectators. From here, continue to Pirita, the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic games where also the... more info




The Spirit of Medieval Estonia



Duration: Approximately 7 - 7½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Drive through the picturesque Estonian countryside to Rakvere, one of the oldest towns in Estonia, with its partially ruined 13th-century castle. You will also see the enormous sculpture of a bull high on the hill next to the castle. Pass Rakvere Distillery and visit the Exhibition House to learn of the history of producing spirits in Estonia and enjoy a vodka tasting. At the castle, step back in ... more info




Walk & Shop in Tallinn's Old Town



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Drive to the Vaike Rannamae Gates in the northeast part of Tallinn's medieval Lower Town. Disembarking the coach, you will find it is only a short walk to one of Catherine's Passage's many active craft workshops. Here, leather, millenary and ceramic wear can be seen in the making, and can also be purchased if you like. Continue the walk to Town Hall Square to view the Gothic-style Town Hall, then ... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 22.9 31.4 14.4 1.3
Feb 21.5 30.0 13.0 1.02
Mar 27.2 35.7 18.7 0.94
Apr 36.8 45.3 28.3 1.26
May 47.3 55.8 38.8 1.61
Jun 56.2 64.7 47.7 1.93
Jul 61.5 70.0 53.0 2.8
Aug 60.6 69.1 52.1 2.68
Sep 53.2 61.7 44.7 2.95
Oct 47.9 56.4 39.4 2.56
Nov 34.7 43.2 26.2 1.77
Dec 28.4 36.9 19.9 1.54

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