Old Tallinn Highlights & its Medieval Past
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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....
We will see and explore the preserved segment of city wall and some towers including the famous "Look in the kitchen" tower...
We will see the Upper Town Castle, Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, noblemen's palaces, Dome church, amber shops and viewing platforms.
The oldest street in Tallinn, unique steep connection street between the Lower Town and the Upper Town
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.
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(13)
I really enjoyed the tour of old Tallinn. I wanted to see the city, it was my first visit. Thank you very much to tour guide Anna! It was both educational and fun, guessing riddles, walking, listening to stories! Super!!! I recommend it!!!
Very good and informative! Thanks Ania 😎 much better than being in a big group and not being able to hear
Dear Jenni and Rob)) you are very kind. Thank you! Hope one day to see Leicester. I wish you best of luck!
Back in April I was visiting Tallinn and I’m so grateful that I came across this particular tour. Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Thank you Anna, we had a great time. X
Ania was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She made the tour a delightful experience for our first time in Estonia. She was full of local insights and her grasp of history made it even more special! A 5 star tour!
My dear John!) you are very kind to me. I am happy, you enjoyed our walk. Thank you and best wishes to you and Al)))
Anya was very informative. She was super prepared, kind, knowledgeable, and brought us two cans of kvass too! It was a rainy afternoon but she was very kind and offered to find places with cover to stop and talk under. She was very prepared with knowledge, pictures, an iPad w more, and riddles! Thank you Anya!
My dear Thomas and guys)) you are very kind to me. Thank you!) I enjoyed the walk with you very much! It was fun and pleasure. I wish all the best to every member of your big and beautiful family!)) Take care!
The guided walk through the Old City was magnificent. The guide led the tour in a very professional manner, and we learned a lot. I recommend it!
Just like this review, we didn't know where to start in Tallinn. Ania gave us a great, well rounded introduction to the old town. The tour had a nice pace and was long enough to see quite a few sites. On top of these, Ania gave us multiple recommendations for additional places to visit and restaurants to eat at. Highly recommended.
I would like to thank Anna for interesting tour in the old town. Time flew very quickly. I recommend Anna for personal tours and for groups.
We had a wonderful experience with Ania. We had just one day in Tallinn, so we wanted to ensure we made the most of it - so we opted for a private tour. Ania was extremely knowledgeable and caring. We had to help her find the right English words from time to time, but it made the experience more genuine in a way - cultures connecting. We highly recommend a Tallinn tour with Ania!
My dear Melissa and guys,)) you were such a lovely company. So friendly, nice and very attentive listeners) all the best to all of you. Thank you.
Amazing interactive tour. Many thanks for the explanation of some historical background and fun riddles. Friendly helpful guide.
