Old Tallinn Highlights & its Medieval Past
At a glance
Old Tallinn Highlights & its Medieval Past is a 1h 30m guided experience in Tallinn, Estonia, operated by Amici optimi tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $29.69 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Guiding service.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- Russian, English, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
On this tour, you will see all the main highlights of Tallinn’s Old Town and learn more about daily life in the Middle Ages.
We’ll explore merchants’ dwellings, a 15th-century pharmacy that’s still in operation, the medieval marketplace, the district of knights and nobility, churches, the Town Hall, artisans’ and merchants’ guild halls — and of course, the city wall and its towers.
As we walk, you’ll find out:
who lived in the Upper and Lower Towns, who was exempt from paying entrance fees to the city, how drunkenness was dealt with in medieval times, the cost of black pepper back then, why some young men were called "Blackheads", the meaning behind the medieval proverb “Town's air sets men free”
— and much more!
We invite you to explore Tallinn’s Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rare and authentic medieval atmosphere.
Don’t miss it!
What's included
What's included
- Guiding service
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
You will see the oldest surviving Town Hall in the Baltic région and Scandinavia and a medieval pharmacy with a small museum of medicines that were used in the Middle Ages. (Like earthworms for example...)) we will discuss punishments and celebrations that took place at the Town Hall square in those days....
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Stop 2 · 10m
We will see and explore the preserved segment of city wall and some towers including the famous "Look in the kitchen" tower...
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Stop 3 · 30m
We will see the Upper Town Castle, Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, noblemen's palaces, Dome church, amber shops and viewing platforms.
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Stop 4 · 15m
The oldest street in Tallinn, unique steep connection street between the Lower Town and the Upper Town
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Stop 5 · 15m
The Brotherhood of Blackheads was powerful unmarried merchants association. There are a lot of funny and heroic stories to tell. You will know about fines for brawls andthe incurrence of Christmas tree tradition.
Meeting point
The meeting point is by the stairs of the Town Hall's main entrance. Guide will be holding Old Town map as a sign.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Old Tallinn Highlights & its Medieval Past take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $29.69 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Guiding service.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is by the stairs of the Town Hall's main entrance. Guide will be holding Old Town map as a sign.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Tallinn.
