Port
Tallinn, Estonia
Activity Level
Strenuous
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$169.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Set out with a small group (maximum 25 privileged guests) for a more personalized experience. This comprehensive full-day tour starts with a visit to the memorial to the victims of Communism.
Continue to Pirita. This is the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic Games. The 16th-century ruins of St Bridget's Convent can also be seen from here.
A short drive brings you to Tallinn's Upper Town, passing ancient walls and tower gateways. Disembark the coach at Tall Hermann Tower, from which flies the national blue, black and white flag.
Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. View the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament, and visit the lovely Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral -- a dominating feature of Upper Town's skyline and home to numerous golden icons and mosaics.
Continue along Tallinn's medieval cobblestone streets to view the Gothic Dome Church, also known as St Mary's Cathedral. Nearby is a scenic viewpoint that looks out over the Lower Town rooftops.
Make the most of a brief opportunity to shop at some small stores and descend via Short Leg Street to the Lower Town.
You'll have worked up an appetite, so it's time for lunch at one of Tallin's traditional Estonian restaurants.
Scheeli is a romantic Art Nouveau restaurant, serving a fusion of traditional foods made with natural ingredients and local products. The high quality of produce and excellent technical skills of the chefs will deliver an unforgettable experience.
You will have some free time in Town Hall Square.
A special visit to the Holy Spirit Church is accompanied by a concert of medieval music.
Walk down Catherine's Passage for some shopping. You might like to browse among the craft workshops for glass, leather, millinery and ceramic wares before you head back to the coach and drive back to the port.
Notes:
On Sunday calls, inside visits at St Mary's Cathedral are not possible due to religious services being held. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Terrain includes cobblestone streets and numerous steps in Old Town. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour is available on select sailings only.