The Best of Tallinn & Exclusive Concert
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Port
Tallinn, Estonia
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This comprehensive full-day tour starts with a visit to the memorial to the victims of Communism.
Continue to Pirita, the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic games, where the 16th-century ruins of St Bridget's Convent can also be seen.
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. Proceed to the 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 Lower Town.
At one of Tallinn's typical Old Town restaurants, lunch will be served.
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 at 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 only on select sailings. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.