2-hour Tallinn Old Town walking tour
Overview
Historic tales and colorful legends come alive on a walking tour through Tallinn's cobbled medieval streets. This UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the “Jewel of the Baltic,” showcases a blend of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Art Deco, and Soviet architecture.
- 🗣️ Knowledgeable tour guides share insights about everyday life in medieval Tallinn.
- 🏰 Immerse yourself in the rich history of wars and cultural intrigue surrounding the city.
- 📜 Learn about the significant nations that fought over this small piece of land for centuries, including Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and the Teutonic Order.
- 🚶♂️ The tour focuses on the functioning of the city and its inhabitants during medieval times.
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LinnahallTallinn's Town Hall dates back to 1404 and is the oldest suriving town hall in all of Northern Europe and the only one with a true Gothic exterior and interior. Here we will explain the function of the city council and the autonomy of Lower Tallinn throughout the centuries.
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St Mary's Cathedral (also knows as the Dome Church) stand on the location of one of the first ever churches built in Estonia (possible even THE oldest). A church has stood here since 1219. Learn about different religions in Estonia and why it was the last building in Tallinn to covert to Lutheran Christianity.
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This Russian Orthodox cathedral was finished in 1900 and built during a trying time in Estonian history. Learn of it's heritage and what sets it apart from other buildings nearby.
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This quaint garden located on the boarder between Upper and Lower Tallinn is a great location to learn about Danish heritage in Estonia and why the year 1219 is important for Estonians and Danes alike
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Patkuli Viewing PlatformThis is a wonderful little photo-stop where you can take breathtaking pictures of Tallinn's Lower Old Town from an elevated position as well as view of the Baltic sea and the surrounding area.