Description
Points of Interest
- Toompea Hill
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Toomkirik (St. Mary's Cathedral)
- Lower Old Town
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach and transfer to Toompea Hill. Stroll to Palace Square, site of the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and view its icons. Continue to St. Mary's Cathedral, Tallinn's oldest church. View the sarcophagi before strolling to a scenic overlook for views of the Lower Old Town. Continue to Town Hall Square in the old Hanseatic city. You will also have a short coffee break in one of the restaurants located near Town Hall Square. Continue to the Great Guild Hall - one of the most distinguished public buildings of medieval Tallinn, which in the past was the most important guild for merchants and artisans. Enjoy free time shopping for Baltic glass, hats, quilts and other crafts in St. Catherine's Passage. After that rejoin the coach and drive back to the port.
Special Notes:
This tour involves extensive walking over uneven and cobblestone surfaces. Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.Flash photography and video cameras are not allowed inside Alexander Nevsky Cathedral or the Dome Church. During Sunday port calls and in the event of religious events, exterior viewing only is available at both the cathedral and the Dome Church.
The inside visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is optional and non-guided, the visit to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral will not be possible during the religious services.
Euro is the currency of Estonia. Bring credit cards for purchases. Most vendors do not accept US currency.
On public holidays on June 23rd, 24th, august 20th and during special events Great Guild House is closed for visits.
Since tour buses are not allowed to drive inside the Old Town, walking distance from the bus parking area to the Old Town may vary as it is up a hill.
Please note that there are more than 30 steep steps inside the Great Guild house.
The order of the visited sights may vary.
Child Price:
12 & under reducedMedical Restriction:
Guests must be able to walk on cobblestones and uneven surfaces.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.