Tallinn Things to Do

 42 Reviews  One of my most abiding memories of all the Baltics is the high regard that they place on giving flowers. I am not sure what it is - maybe the result of being in a region which experiences such long... 

 47 Reviews  The Old Town of Tallinn is surrounded by a defensive wall. Although there are now bits missing there are still large sections that are complete. Apart from the section at Suur Kloostri (see separate... 

 37 Reviews  Toompea is a steep hill at the top of the old city. The Danes built Toompea Castle here in 1219, but nothing remains of it today. The Knights of the Sword rebuilt it in the 13th century and some of... 

 61 Reviews  The Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral dominates the Toompea skyline and is a beautifully restored building with a gorgeous interior and some unfortunate associations. The cathedral is a... 

 42 Reviews  St Olaf's church must have been the first sight that Hanseatic merchants spotted on the skyline on their approach to Tallinn, and no wonder, as it had the distinction of being the tallest building in... 

 18 Reviews  The Great Coastal gate is called Suur Rannavärav in Estonian and – together with the Fat Margaret's Tower (Paks Margareeta) it was built as a defense on the seaward side of town – it also aimed at... 

 56 Reviews  It is said that specialisation is the way of the future, but when you narrow down your congregation to Greek Ukrainian Orthodox Catholics (which reminds me of the set theory that I did at school where... 

 19 Reviews  The only realistic way to explore the old town is on foot. The cobbles would make cycling too tricky and the roads are few and generally not very navigable by taxi. The old town - especially the upper... 

 20 Reviews  I have left writing this tip until last, because this is the aspect of Estonia's recent history that I found most touching and the place in Tallinn that held the greatest resonance for me. The... 

 38 Reviews  Czar Peter the Great was not a man known for his modest, self effacing nature, so his understated cottage in lovely Kadriorg Park comes as a complete surprise. In fact, it is so understated that we... 

 24 Reviews  In the middle of the Old Town you will find Raekoja Plats. All the main streets will leed to this square. At the sides (all around the square) you will find restaurants/pubs. One other major building... 

 4 Reviews  Massage Salong "Amfora" is a real find! Though it is for you who don't mind if the service you need is not in the city centre or in the old town. Don't mind the distance, the service you get is... 

 26 Reviews  The Viru gates are the main entrance to Tallinn's Old Town, and are ridiculously picturesque, especially when they are strung with lights and dusted with a liberal sprinkling of snow. And although the... 

 16 Reviews  The handicrafts market, located at Mere Puiestee, offers a lot of souvenirs. Many of them are from russian origin and you will see all kind of stuff: Carvings, amber, matyroshka dolls, hand-knitted... 

 18 Reviews  The most photographed door in Tallinn is a 1640 bright red, green and gold door which is located at Pikk 26; it’s the door belonging to the historic home of the Brotherhood of Black Heads. But who... 

 28 Reviews  Tallinn's City Hall claims to be unique: the only Gothic town hall in Northern Europe. I guess it's all down to definition, but I swear I've seen Gothic town halls in Manchester and Bruges... Still... 

 20 Reviews  This imposing medieval tower built in 1475 houses the Kiek in die Kok museum; truly a must-see when visiting Tallinn. The museum takes you through various conflicts Tallinn has endured, giving an... 

 6 Reviews  On the face of it, there is little to distinguish the house at Pagari 1 from its neighbours, until closer inspection confirms that the cellar windows have been bricked up. But in its time, this... 

 9 Reviews  This small covered part-covered street is one of Tallinn's most picturesque. In the vicinity of the old Dominican monastery, the wall of one side of St Catherine's Passage consists of 14th and 15th... 

 17 Reviews  Independence has been a rare luxury for the Estonians, who have spent most of the last millenium being repeatedly overrun by Vikings, Germans, Swedes and Russians and have had to battle to retain... 

 14 Reviews  It is no accident that the Estonian parliament building is located quite literally in the shadow by the Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox cathedral, and the symbolism of the Russian dominance over... 

 14 Reviews  What everyone refers as the Dome Church is in fact a Lutheran Church whose real name is Cathedral of Sant Mary the Virgin. The building as we see it today is a white construction made of stone, but... 

 14 Reviews  On a very cold November Sunday morning, I joined this combined bus and walking tour of the city. I found the tour very useful even if I lost the group at the end of the tour but didn't miss anything...