Tallinn - Estonia

The Tallinn cruise dock offers great facilities. You will find a welcoming center right off the dock. Tourist information is there to get you started on your day ashore and you can buy your souvenirs directly at the dock. More information on how to get out and about can be found in the full Tallinn cruise port guide.

Tallinn has a late Gothic Town Hall building. It is one of the most famed symbols of the city. Historically it served as a market and meeting place. Today the square remains the social heart of the city. Make sure not to miss this square, there is always something nice to do here. From port it is 2 km/ 25 min walk to the south west.

This cathedral might seem out of place here in the medieval Tallinn because of its colorful Russian appearance. Most Estionians aren’t thrilled about the church due to its placement and early political significance. It was established here in 1900 as a symbol of Russian power over the Estonian people. Now the cathedral is the main place of worship for Estonia’s Russian Orthodox faith. From port it is 2,5 km / 35 min walk to the south west.

The flower market is in the old lower town of Tallinn. Buy your local flowers here or see what is different in Tallinn compared to home. From port it is about 2 km / 25 min. walk to the south.

This 14th century tower is a national symbol. Tradition dictates that whatever national flag flies over the tower rules Estonia. Each day at sunrise the Estonian flag is raised above the tower to the tune of the national anthem. From port it is 2,5 km / 35 min walk to the south west.

The Viru Hotel was one of the first skyscrapers in Tallinn and a very prominent hotel in town. Anybody who was anybody would stay here. The hotel had 22 floors, but what nobody knew is that there was a secret 23rd floor on which the KGB was situated to listen to every word that was said in the hotel. Book prehand through Viru Hotel Tallinn to ensure a spot on the tour that goes to the 23rd floor.

Pirita beach You’ll notice that as soon as the sun is out the Estonians are as well. It might still only be 10 degrees, but that is warm enough for the locals. Why not join them on a sunny day on Pirita beach. From port it is about 3,5 km / 10 min drive to the east.

This is the 1st monument in Estonia made by Estonian. It is a bronze monument erected in 1902 to mark the 9th anniversay of the sinking of the Russian warship Rusalka. From port it is about 3,5 km / 10 min drive.

The middle ages was a time of power politics and Tallinn was constantly under attack. The protect their beloved city they started to build a city wall in the 13th century. By its heyday in the 16th century the wall was 2,4 km long and 14 to 16 meters high and 3 meters thick. Today 1,9 km of the original towers and walls are still standing. Best views over the walls you will have from the upper town. Find the town wall in the old town about 2 km walk from the port.

It was here in 1988 that the Singing revolution; a massive, musical demonstration against Sovjet rule set Estonia on its road towards independence. A third of all Estonians gathered here to demand their freedom by singing about independence and their love for Estonia. Learn more about this event by watching the movie “The Singing Revolution”. From port it is 4 km to the east. Reach it by public transport, hop on hop off bus or taxi.