Old Town Walking Tour with Two Cathedral Visit and Organ Concert
This is a joint tour through the heart of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town. The tour includes a visit to two major cathedrals: the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Lutheran Cathedral of St. Mary, where you will enjoy a half-hour organ concert. During the tour, you will learn about Tallinn’s dramatic history and hear stories about knights and merchants and their complex relationships.
What was the wealth and prosperity of medieval Tallinn based on?
What was used for medical treatment in the Middle Ages?
Do people live in the Old Town today?
Why is Tallinn limping?
What does the Danish flag have to do with Tallinn?
You will get answers to these and many other questions.
By the end of the tour, you'll know more than a local and understand why Tallinn is one of Europe's most desirable tourist destinations. You'll have a better idea of where to go and what to do during your stay in Tallinn.
Visited Places:
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Town hall square: The central square of the Old Town of Tallinn, home to the impressive Gothic Town Hall and a lively gathering spot for locals and visitors.
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Vanaturu plats: A historic square in the heart of Old Town, surrounded by medieval merchant houses.
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St. Nicholas' Church: A medieval church, now a museum showcasing religious art and history (from the outside).
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Short Leg Gate Tower: This historic tower once guarded the entrance between Tallinn’s Lower and Upper Towns, serving as a strategic defense point.
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Danish King's Garden: A small romantic park adjacent to the medieval city wall. The park linked to legends of the Danish flag’s origin, offering peaceful green space and old city views.
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Lossi plats: A prominent square in Upper Town, surrounded by significant buildings like the Parliament and noble residences.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: A striking Russian Orthodox cathedral, known for its ornate domes and rich interior decorations (free entrance).
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St Mary's Cathedral: The oldest church in Tallinn, featuring more than a hundred noble coats of arms on the walls (A half-hour organ concert is included in the tour price).
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Kohtuotsa viewing platform: A popular lookout spot, offering panoramic views over Tallinn’s red rooftops and the harbor.
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Patkuli Viewing Platform: Another scenic viewpoint, providing a different angle of the Old Town and the city wall, perfect for photos.
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Great Guild Hall: A striking Gothic building, once a wealthy merchants meeting place, now home to the Estonian History Museum (from the outside).
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Town Hall Pharmacy: One of the oldest continuously operating pharmacies in Europe, dating back to the 15th century.
NB! The Tour is about 2 km. walk along cobblestone streets. It is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Not wheelchair accessible.
The tour starts and ends at Town Hall Square
✦ Start time: 11.00 a.m.
✦ Duration: 2,5 hours
✦ Price per group:
✧ 1 person - €100
✧ 2 person - €120
✧ 3 person - €150
✧ 4-6 person - €40 per person
✧ 7 and more people – price upon request
