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Helsinki to Tallinn Day Trip: Explore Europe's Best-Preserved Old Town with Comfortable Ferry Ride
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46 Ratings
Tallinn
Embark on a comfortable ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn and explore Europe’s best-preserved old town. Enjoy a high-quality city tour and have free time for lunch and souvenirs.
Embark on a comfortable ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn and explore Europe’s best-preserved old town. Enjoy a high-quality city tour and have free time for lunch and souvenirs.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tallinn Old Town - The best preserved old Town in Northern Europe. We see both, Upper and Lower towns
- Aleksander Nevski Katedraali - Gorgeous Russian Orthodox church
- Toompea Castle - Crusader’s castle from the 1200-s
- Peapiiskopi Kirik - Lutheran cathedral with the biggest collection of the coats of arms in the world
- **Tallinna…
- Tallinn Old Town - The best preserved old Town in Northern Europe. We see both, Upper and Lower towns
- Aleksander Nevski Katedraali - Gorgeous Russian Orthodox church
- Toompea Castle - Crusader’s castle from the 1200-s
- Peapiiskopi Kirik - Lutheran cathedral with the biggest collection of the coats of arms in the world
- Tallinna Raekoja Plats - Heart of the old Town. Place full of Restaurants and souvenir shops. Final point of our tour
- Viewing Point Kohtuotsa - the most beautiful viewing point on Tallinn
- Patkuli Viewing Platform - View of the medieval city wall
- Danish King’s Garden - the gorgeous place by the city wall and the legend of the Danish flag
What's Included
- Round trip ferry ticket Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port-old town and old town-port transfers in Tallinn
- Professional guided tour in Tallinn
- Round trip ferry ticket Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port-old town and old town-port transfers in Tallinn
- Professional guided tour in Tallinn
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Helsinki hotel pick-up and drop off
- Alcoholic beverages
- Helsinki hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Information
The tour provides a chance to take a brief journey from Helsinki to Tallinn, where visitors can explore one of Europe’s most well-preserved old towns. The comfortable ferry departs Helsinki at 9:00 am, and in just two hours, travelers arrive in Tallinn. There, they can enjoy a high-quality city tour, have some free time for lunch or shopping for souvenirs, and return to Helsinki by 8:30 pm.
The tour provides a chance to take a brief journey from Helsinki to Tallinn, where visitors can explore one of Europe’s most well-preserved old towns. The comfortable ferry departs Helsinki at 9:00 am, and in just two hours, travelers arrive in Tallinn. There, they can enjoy a high-quality city tour, have some free time for lunch or shopping for souvenirs, and return to Helsinki by 8:30 pm.
Location
Tallinn Port terminal A
Please come to the Western Terminal in Helsinki port. Ferry departure from Helsinki 9.00 am, end of check-in 8.30am. Guide meeting you in Tallinn port terminal A, inside the building before the exit door, guide holding the sign with your name. ferry from Tallinn 6.30pm end of boarding 6.00pm.
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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(46 Ratings)
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Cliveloves2hike
Jun 20, 2025
Great ferry crossing - Originally we planned to fly from Helsinki to Tallinn but due to an industrial dispute we decided to take the ferry. There are two companies and we went with Viking. The loading process was so slick and efficient, 2000+ passengers were on board in about 15 minutes. We booked a standard cabin which cost €40 but we had a very comfortable room with a sea view and bathroom all to ourselves. The 2.5 hour crossing was very smooth and getting off in Tallinn was very efficient again. I thought we might have to wait for a taxi but there was no problem. Highly recommend the ferry, cheaper the flying and just as quick door to door.
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Resort65064202553
Jun 12, 2025
One day tour on Tallinn. - The guide, Mr. Anatholy was very friendly and gave us a very enlighting tour. The tour was just as described and we strongly recomend him.
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Zendark30
May 23, 2025
Worth a day trip - The most affordable way to go from helsinki to Tallin on a day trip is to book your reservation online and depending on the times that you want to travel you may end up using different cruise ship companies. We opted for Tallink on the way over and they were exceptionally good. We used Viking on the return and were disappointed.
No need to book with a tour company as there are many free guides that you can make a reservation ahead of time. Be sure to give them a tip if you like the tour. There are a variety of guided tours, depending on what aspect of history and culture you are interested in.
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Alice_w
May 7, 2025
The guide was personable,... - The guide was personable, knowledgeable, and had a sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and recommend it.
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Helane_b
May 7, 2025
Tallinn: Well worth the trip - It’s a 3-hour guided walking tour. And another 3 hours on your own to explore. Our guide was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the country’s history. She also gave us excellent restaurant recommendations and shopping suggestions. It was a long day, but it was also a lovely experience.
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Susan
May 2, 2025
Great tour of Estonia - Informative and interesting. Saw a lot of wonderful sites in Estonia. Very knowledgeable guide. Timely and helpful guide
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421barbr
Jun 22, 2025
Ferry tips - First of all, the passengers line up early and push to get the best spots. Go to floor 8 and try to sit in the large area at the front of the ship where there is a “band,” but the main attraction is comfortable seating. There is also a small area on the side of the ship towards the front with comfortable seating. If you are traveling at dinner or lunch time, I highly recommend the VIP lounge on 6, right next to the information desk as you get on. It is 34 euros each, but is lovely, quiet, with a light meal and beer and wine included and private restrooms and seating
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Csuckling
May 21, 2025
Tallinn is a beautiful city to visit if you can tolerate the unpleasant ferry crossing - We made this day trip on a Saturday in May. The positives were the many beautiful, and well preserved historic sites in Tallinn Old City and the high quality commentary of the local guide. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided engaging insights to all the sites we visited. The negatives were the ferry crossing. The on and off boarding at both ends was congested and at times chaotic and on the ferry itself, it was crowded and noisy in both directions making the crossings rather unpleasant.
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Marion_l
Jul 6, 2025
Guide was passionate... - Guide was passionate about his home country after having returned to it, but needs better public speaking skills. He was hard to hear as well. Best part of the tour was the restaurant La Prima right next to where tour ended...incredible food and service!
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Annemargaret_c
Jun 16, 2025
Overpriced - It’s a great deal of time in the midevil city and a good deal of money for less than three hours of guide led tour and includes no access to interior of any buildings. It leaves three hours for self guided touring. Ride to and from cruise liner is nice, but there are cabs. Note, this is not to take away from our guide, who was great.
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