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Helsinki to Tallinn: Old Town Exploration
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499 Ratings
Helsinki
Experience a same day round trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, including a guided tour of the medieval Old Town. Enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, and photos before returning to Helsinki on a cruise ship.
Experience a same day round trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, including a guided tour of the medieval Old Town. Enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, and photos before returning to Helsinki on a cruise ship.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- West Harbour - Catch the ferry to Tallinn
- Tallinn Estonia Cruise Port - Enjoy a 2 hour 15-minute ferry ride across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Estonia
- Tallinn Old Town - Delight in a 3-hour walking tour of Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, traditional eateries, numerous…
- West Harbour - Catch the ferry to Tallinn
- Tallinn Estonia Cruise Port - Enjoy a 2 hour 15-minute ferry ride across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Estonia
- Tallinn Old Town - Delight in a 3-hour walking tour of Tallinn’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, traditional eateries, numerous churches, and iconic red roofs create an unforgettable experience with a knowledgeable tour guide.
- Viru Gates - Explore the Old Town Tallinn Viru Gates. These historic gates are key to understanding the complete picture of Tallinn’s Old City. The beautiful twin gate towers mark the main entrance into Old Town.
- Hellemann Tower - This three-story tower, dating back to the 14th century, has served as a prison and a weapons store. It also features an art gallery.
- St. Catherine’s Passage - St. Catherine’s Passage is a charming and unique walkway that winds from Vene Street past the southern end of the Dominican monastery to Müürivahe Street. Named after St. Catherine’s Church, believed to have been built over 700 years ago, it hosts several handicraft workshops where visitors can watch artists create ceramics, hats, glass, and more.
- Dominican Monastery Claustrum - Visit the Dominican Monastery, one of the oldest buildings in Tallinn and a former monastery.
- St. Olaf’s Church - Once the tallest building in the world, the Gothic St. Olaf’s Church offers a viewing platform with one of the best views of Tallinn.
- Toompea Castle - Situated on a limestone hill in the city’s center, Toompea Castle has always been Estonia’s seat of power. The Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) is housed here, featuring the world’s only expressionist parliament building with unique interiors.
- Aleksander Nevski Katedraali - Admire the stunning architecture of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest and most magnificent orthodox cupola cathedral in Tallinn. Its aerial view resembles a crown atop Toompea hill, making the short climb worthwhile.
- Viewing Point Kohtuotsa - Kohtuotsa provides sweeping views of Old Town’s rooftops and towers against the modern city skyline. Located on the east corner of Toompea hill, it offers unforgettable vistas of Tallinn’s medieval neighborhood.
- Tallinn Old Town - After your walking tour, enjoy 3 hours of free time in Tallinn. Explore souvenir shops, have lunch, and take photos before boarding the return cruise to Helsinki.
- Tallinn Estonia Cruise Port - Sail back across the Gulf of Estonia to Finland from Tallinn on a 2 hour 15-minute ferry
- West Harbour - Arrive at Helsinki Port and transfer back to the hotel in the city center.
What's Included
- Return ferry ticket
- Hotel pick up and drop
- Guided walking tour of Old Town Tallinn
- Return ferry ticket
- Hotel pick up and drop
- Guided walking tour of Old Town Tallinn
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Food and Drinks
Additional Information
The tour offers a same-day round trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, featuring a 3-hour guided tour in Tallinn and an additional 3 hours of leisure time for lunch, souvenir shopping, and photography in Tallinn’s Old Town.
Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the morning between 07:20 and 08:00 AM. They will be transported to the Helsinki terminal to…
The tour offers a same-day round trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, featuring a 3-hour guided tour in Tallinn and an additional 3 hours of leisure time for lunch, souvenir shopping, and photography in Tallinn’s Old Town.
Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the morning between 07:20 and 08:00 AM. They will be transported to the Helsinki terminal to board a cruise ship bound for Tallinn.
Upon arrival at the port of Tallinn, a tour guide will greet the guests and lead them on a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Tallinn, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After the 3-hour guided tour concludes, guests will have 3 hours of free time to enjoy lunch, shop, and take photos in the Old Town before the tour guide escorts them to the Tallinn harbor for the return cruise to Helsinki.
During the cruise, guests can enjoy onboard entertainment, explore duty-free shopping, savor the exquisite buffet, or relax on the ship’s deck while admiring the stunning Baltic coastline.
- Please make sure you travel with a valid passport
- It is 3 hrs walking tour, so wear your comfortable shoes
- You get 3 hours of free time in Tallinn to have lunch, shop and take pictures
- We will share with you the boarding passes for your cruise tickets 24hrs before your tour in your email
Location
West Harbour
Tyynenmerenkatu
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Michele_r
Feb 4, 2026
Beautiful town - Tallinn is a beautiful town. Really enjoyed the
walking tour. If you go during winter dress in lots of layers. We had plenty of free time. Transportation was very punctual.
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Lily_k
Feb 2, 2026
Amazing tour experience!... - Amazing tour experience! The place was beautiful with so much history, and the views were stunning. Everything was well organized and the guide explained everything clearly. Highly recommend this tour!
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Barbara_m
Jan 30, 2026
Excellent and well organised tour of Tallinn - would definitely recommend - This was a really well organised tour. We had a change to our itinerary which was clearly communicated to us as were all the instructions. The transport from our hotel was on time and by high quality car. The driver accompanied us to the ferry terminal and helped get our tickets from the machine. It was easy to join up with our small tour group at the other end and there was very little waiting around. Our tour guide was excellent and informative and the tour was great despite the fact that it was incredibly cold. We were given lots of options of things to see, where to eat and where to shop in our free time and they were very good recommendations. The instructions for the pick up in Tallinn were really clear and again the transport was on time. We arrived back in Helsinki at 21:30 and were very grateful to be met by the same driver for the return to our hotel. We basically could not fault the whole experience.
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Arjit_b
Dec 29, 2025
Nice day trip ! - Fantastic day out. Our transfers were well managed and our guide was helpful. Worth a day trip if you are in Helsinki
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Jessica_g
Dec 21, 2025
The walk through the old... - The walk through the old town of Tallinn was very nice. We walked at a moderate pace with lots of breaks for pictures. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
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Elizab51
Dec 18, 2025
Guided tour exceeded my expectations! - As a solo female traveler, I really enjoyed this guided tour of Tallinn. Our guide, Olana (or Olanka), was outstanding—her deep knowledge of Estonia’s past and present brought the city to life and added so much context to everything we saw. She shared history and contemporary insights in a way that was engaging, clear, and thoughtful.
The entire day was exceptionally well organized. The hotel pick-up was punctual and stress-free, the ferry transport was smooth and efficient, and the return was just as seamless. It made the whole experience feel easy and relaxed, allowing us to focus fully on enjoying Tallinn.
An added bonus was meeting fellow travelers along the way, which made the day even more enjoyable. Overall, this was a well-run, enriching tour that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Estonia.
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Sally_k
Jan 27, 2026
We would have liked our... - We would have liked our guide to be a little more outgoing, use humor, and be more approachable. She was very nice but very sober in her expressions and stories.
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Aussiecoupleonthego
Dec 18, 2025
Day trip to Tallinn Estonia - I was surprised that we were left to get on and off the ferry ourselves but it was a pretty simple process. The ferry was a real pleasure of a ride but you do need to make sure you are in the first half of the group getting so so you don't miss out on a table. Climb the stairs to level 6 and you will have plenty of options. Tallinn was a lovely old town to visit and we really enjoyed ourselves.
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Janet_l
Dec 20, 2025
Tallin is a beautiful... - Tallin is a beautiful city, however the tour guide Julianna was not engaging at all. She comes across as very mechanical and did not engage us in a friendly. Just on point for her sharing.
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Roderick_r
Dec 17, 2025
Old Town Tallinn Estonia - Fantastic History. Stunning buildings and architecture. But hope you don't get our guide. She was very bad. Waited for no one. Even though we were a small group of 10 Many times had no idea where she was. As she would walk off ahead (with that disinterested, I am doing you a favour face. We had no idea where she was. Just heard her through our ear piece. She was either having a bad day or this type of job is not for her personality.She just seemed like she wanted the tour over as quick as possible. Finntastic Walking tour, on the other hand , in Finland had a stunning, knowledgeable guide. She knew what guiding and imparting information was about and a joy to be with.
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