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Tallinn City Breaks

 

A World Heritage listed city, enchanting Tallinn is a rare delight and has the best-preserved medieval old town in Northern Europe.

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Stay in the fabulous location of Tallinn's main square next to the old cobbled streets of the Old Town for an authentic Tallinn experience.

Tallinn city map

Your Accommodation

 



Map Ref. Hotel Rating Price
1 Hotel St Barbara *** Book from £36 per night
2 Scandic Palace **** Book from £31 per night
3 Radisson BLU Tallinn **** Book from £45 per night
4 Merchant's House Hotel ****PLUS Book from £52 per night

 



 

Must See

 

must see in tallinn

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Tallinn's onion-domed, Russian Orthodox church was named after the Russian hero who defeated the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. 

Kadriorg Park Just outside Tallinn sites this beautiful 250-acre park with a palace in the centre and a swan lake.

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Toompea Castle An ancient 10th-Century Estonian stronghold stands on a 170-foot-high limestone plateau overlooking Tallinn..

Tallinn's Old Town This jumble of 14th and 15th century architecture, with its medieval walls and cobblestone streets, is the site of many of the city's historic attractions.



 

Must Do

must do in tallinn

Climb to the top of the Town Hall Tower for fabulous views over Tallinn.

A visit to Tallinn's Occupation Museum provides a fascinating insight into life under the Soviet occupation.

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Named European Museum of the year for 2008, the KUMU Art Museum is unmissable.

 

 

Food & Drink

food and drink in tallinn

Dine in Tallinn's Old Town traditional restaurants and sample the smoked fish, especially trout (suitsukala), which is an Estonian speciality along with the famous sausages. Try the syrupy Vana Tallinn liqueur which is sickly sweet, very strong and an essential part of any Estonian table. It's best served in coffee, over ice, with milk or with champagne. Estonia's best beers are served in abundance, try the light Saku beer or the heavier Saare beer from the island of Saaremaa.

 

 

Shopping

shopping in tallinn

A required stop on any shopping tour of Tallinn is the outdoor market on Müürivahe street where craftswomen sell knitted products. Even more intriguin is the Katariina Passage, where medieval-style workshops are run by artists. Onlookers watch as glasswork, ceramics and leather goods are created right before their eyes.




Excursions

excursions in tallinnSightseeing Walking Tour of Tallinn

This coach and walking tour covers over 1000 years of the city's history while stopping at all the major sites. Walk around the Castle District visiting the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church, followed by driving to see the attractions of Pest and to view the city from Gellert Hill.

Departs: daily. Duration: 3 hours.
Adults from £21.


 

 

 

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