Shore Excursion: Old Town Tallinn and Kadriorg-Pirita Seaside

Shore Excursion: Old Town Tallinn and Kadriorg-Pirita Seaside

Maximize your time in Tallin with this shore excursion to Old Town and Kadriorg-Pirita. See Kadriorg Park, the palace built by Peter the Great for Catherine I, the Song Festival grounds, and Pirita Seaside. Enjoy a walking tour of Old Town Tallin with your English-speaking guide on this 5 hour tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kadriorg Park, Kadriorg, Tallinn Estonia

Afterwards you will start with a stunning scenic tour of the coastal areas on your way to Kadriorg & Pirita. You will get out and see the exterior of the Baroque style Kadriorg Art Museum and visit the gardens, built by Peter the Great, the delightful Song Festival Grounds and the ruins of the St. Bridget’s Convent. A photo stop at the striking Soviet style ensemble of the 1980s Olympic Village will also be included.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kadriorg Art Museum, A. Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn 10127 Estonia

You will get to see the exterior of the Baroque style Kadriorg Art Museum and visit the gardens, built by Peter the Great.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Convent of St. Bridget (Pirita Klooster), Merivaelja tee 18, Tallinn 11911 Estonia

Rising up along the banks of the Pirita Seaside, you will see the spectacular ruins of this 15th-century convent.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Linnahall, Mere pst 20, Tallinn 10111 Estonia

A photo stop at the striking Soviet style ensemble of the 1980s Olympic Village is included.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: KGB Museum, Sokos Hotel Viru Viru Valjak 4, Tallinn 10111 Estonia

As you drive back into the city, you'll see the legendary Viru Hotel where the KGB Museum is housed.

Pass By: Estonian National Opera, Estonia Puiestee 4, Tallinn 10148 Estonia

As you drive back into the city, you'll see the Estonian Opera.

Pass By: Freedom Square, Tallinn Estonia

As you drive back into the city you'll see the Freedom Square with Freedom monument on the footsteps of the historic Old Town.

Stop At: Toompea Hill, Lossi Plats, Tallinn Estonia

Once on Toompea hill, which in Estonian mythology is the location for the grave of King Kalev, you will continue with a splendid stroll through the Upper Old Town.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tallinn Old Town, City Center, Tallinn Estonia

You will learn from your guide about the history and everyday life of this small country. With its romantic, cobble-stoned streets, charming red roofs, and medieval and Gothic style houses, Tallinn's Old Town is the best-preserved old town in Northern Europe.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aleksander Nevski Katedraali, Lossi plats 10, Tallinn 10130 Estonia

An inside visit to the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Toompea Castle, Toompea Hill, Upper Town, Tallinn Estonia

You will admire the exterior of Toompea Castle, which today houses the Estonian Parliament.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tallinn Town Wall, Old Town, Tallinn 10133 Estonia

After a coffee break, you will descend into the Lower Old Town. You'll see the fortified town wall with its 25 towers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Town Hall Pharmacy, Raekoja plats 11, Tallinn 10146 Estonia

You will see one of the oldest continuously running pharmacies in the world in the Town Hall Square

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Catherine's Passage, Vene 12, Tallinn 10123 Estonia

The walking tour ends near the enchanting St. Catherine’s Passage and the Viru Gates on Viru Street.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Viru Gates, Viru tn, Tallinn Estonia

You'll have 30 minutes of free time in the area around St. Catherine's Passage and Viru Street to do some shopping and explore this pedestrian area on your own.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, Narva mnt 95, Tallinn 10127 Estonia

You'll see the delightful Song Festival Grounds

Duration: 10 minutes