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Tallinn, Estonia

Things to Do in Tallinn

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Guided Old Town Tallinn Historical Walking Tour

Most booked tours and tickets in Tallinn

Guided Old Town Tallinn Historical Walking Tour

Guided Old Town Tallinn Historical Walking Tour

4.9543 reviews2h
Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History

Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History

4.9107 reviews2h
Small-Group Half-Day Tour of Rummu and Coastal Cliffs

Small-Group Half-Day Tour of Rummu and Coastal Cliffs

4.8103 reviews5h

Top sights in Tallinn

  1. 1Old Town (Vanalinn)
  2. 2Toompea Castle
  3. 3Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
  4. 4Town Hall Square
  5. 5Telliskivi Creative City
  6. 6KGB Museum
  • Step into a living medieval fairytale in the impeccably preserved Old Town, where you can walk the ancient city walls, explore hidden courtyards like the Masters' Courtyard, and see Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacy on Town Hall Square.
  • Experience the world's first digital society where you can e-reside, sign documents digitally, and enjoy free public Wi-Fi almost everywhere, a stark and fascinating contrast to the historic setting.
  • Discover a world-class craft beer scene in innovative districts like Telliskivi and Kalamaja, with breweries like Põhjala and taprooms serving unique Estonian brews in former industrial spaces.

Tickets and passes in Tallinn

Walk on the Edge Attraction Ticket: Walk Along the Edge of Tallinn TV Tower

Walk on the Edge Attraction Ticket: Walk Along the Edge of Tallinn TV Tower

4.934 reviews1h
Telliskivi Bar Crawl - Trendy Bars with Shots, Games and Deals

Telliskivi Bar Crawl - Trendy Bars with Shots, Games and Deals

5.04 reviews3h 30m
Museum of Illusions Tallinn Official Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Tallinn Official Entry Ticket

5.02 reviews40m

Food and drink experiences in Tallinn

Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club

Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club

4.852 reviews4h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Tallinn

Half Day Hiking Tour in Beautiful Estonian Nature

Half Day Hiking Tour in Beautiful Estonian Nature

5.055 reviews5h

Hidden gems in Tallinn

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Linnahall

A massive, crumbling concrete concert hall and former Soviet venue built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, located on the harbor.

St. Bridget's Convent Ruins (Pirita klooster)

The picturesque ruins of a 15th-century convent located in the peaceful Pirita district by the river.

Estonian Museum of Applied Art & Design (ETDM)

A design museum housed in a 17th-century granary in the Old Town, focusing on Estonian and international applied art.

Nõmme Market

A large, traditional open-air market in the charming garden suburb of Nõmme, accessible by train.

The Hidden Garden of the Danish King's Garden

A small, secluded garden tucked beneath the walls of Toompea, near the three 'Tall Hermann' towers.

Day trips from Tallinn

Lahemaa National Park

1 hour by car or bus

Estonia's largest national park, offering a pristine coastline, dense forests, bogs, and historic manor houses. It's the perfect escape into raw Baltic nature.

Tartu

2 hours by train or bus

Estonia's vibrant university town and intellectual capital, known for its youthful energy, historic architecture, and excellent museums.

Helsinki, Finland

2 hours by ferry

A fantastic opportunity for a two-capital day trip, crossing the Gulf of Finland to experience a completely different Nordic design and architecture scene.

Plan your Tallinn trip

Things to do in Tallinn: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Tallinn?+

Top sights include Old Town (Vanalinn), Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Town Hall Square. Away from the crowds, try Linnahall and St. Bridget's Convent Ruins (Pirita klooster).

What are the most popular tours in Tallinn?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Guided Old Town Tallinn Historical Walking Tour (4.9 stars, 543 reviews); Lahemaa National Park Day Trip (4.9 stars, 371 reviews); Tallinn Bicycle Sightseeing Tour (4.8 stars, 258 reviews).

How much do tours in Tallinn cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €15 and €167 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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