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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Tours and Activities
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The Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is situated on the hill of Toompea, opposite the Estonian parliament buildings and Toompea Castle. The cathedral is as popular with visiting tourists as it is with people of Orthodox faith. It is dedicated to the Russian hero St. Alexander Nevsky, Prince of Novgorod, who saw off German invaders at the 13th-century Battle of the Ice at Lake Peipus.
The cathedral, which is Tallinn’s largest, was built in a classical Russian Revival style by Mikhail Preobrazhensky between 1894 and 1900 – a period when Estonia was part of the tsarist Russian Empire – and strategically placed on the former site of a statue of Martin Luther. As a result, the cathedral is the subject of controversy with some Estonian nationalists calling for its destruction.
The cathedral features the onion domes, typical of Russian Orthodox churches, and the interior is filled with mosaics, icons, paintings and ornate gold leaf decorations. If you time your visit to coincide with the beginning of a service, you will be able to hear the full assembly of the church’s 11 bells, including the largest in Tallinn.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is open to visitors every day and there is no to charge to go inside.
The cathedral, which is Tallinn’s largest, was built in a classical Russian Revival style by Mikhail Preobrazhensky between 1894 and 1900 – a period when Estonia was part of the tsarist Russian Empire – and strategically placed on the former site of a statue of Martin Luther. As a result, the cathedral is the subject of controversy with some Estonian nationalists calling for its destruction.
The cathedral features the onion domes, typical of Russian Orthodox churches, and the interior is filled with mosaics, icons, paintings and ornate gold leaf decorations. If you time your visit to coincide with the beginning of a service, you will be able to hear the full assembly of the church’s 11 bells, including the largest in Tallinn.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is open to visitors every day and there is no to charge to go inside.
Address: Lossi plats 10 10130, Tallinn, Estonia
Hours: Open every day
47 Tours and Activities to Experience Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
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Shore Excursion: Old Town Tallinn and Kadriorg-Pirita Seaside
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Make the most of your free time in Tallinn and take a tour of the city to discover its charms with a guide. After stopping for photos in Kadriorg Park and the Pirita seaside, you’ll venture into Tallinn Old Town to discover fairy tale architecture and sights such as Toompea Castle. A coffee and pastry are included, as is transport from the port.
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Tallinn Walking Tour with Free Time and Port Transfers
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Get acquainted with the cultural history of Tallinn on a guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town. Then set off on your own for some free time to explore the landmarks, shops, and eateries independently. Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port is included.
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Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (without hotel pick-up and drop-off)
The tour departs daily at 9.00am from Helsinki's port and reaches Tallinn at 11.15am.
You will be greeted by our Guide and 3-hour guided tour starts from the harbour. During the tour, you will see the main city square and the Tallinn Town Hall, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle and much more. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, retains its walled, cobble stoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. The Old Town, dating from around the 15th century, is Estonia’s only UNESCO World Heritage site.
You will be transferred back to the port around 17.30pm, preparing for the departure to Helsinki. On the ferry returning to Helsinki, you can relax and enjoy the services on board. You will arrive in Helsinki at 21:00pm.
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City tour Craft Brewery visit and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses
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Many shore excursions take visitors to the main attractions and little else. This guided tour from Tallinn takes you to see the city's top sights but also beyond the Old Town to a residential area to learn about the Soviet era; into the surrounding countryside to see Estonia's biggest waterfall, and to a small town to visit a craft brewery and taste local brews and cheeses.
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Tallinn Sightseeing Tour by Coach and Foot
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Explore the enchanting city of Tallinn by foot and coach on an enriching 2.5-hour sightseeing tour. Climb aboard a luxurious coach and embark on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city’s most significant sights; cruise past Toompea Castle, Kadriog Park and the beautiful beaches of Pirita and then absorb the quaint charm of Tallinn Old Town alongside a knowledgeable guide on a leisurely walking tour. Visit Europe’s oldest apothecary and gaze at the colossal spire of Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral before bidding your guide and group farewell.
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Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer
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Discover the highlights of the Estonian capital on this 4-hour guided tour of Tallinn. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town; admire landmarks including St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St Olav’s Church, and Toompea Castle; and visit Kadriorg Palace, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, and the Pirita Convent.
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Tallinn Private Walking Tour
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Avoid the crowded and impersonal group tours and explore Tallinn in the company of just your party and guide on this private walking tour. Admire striking architecture from the medieval to Soviet eras, see such top sights as Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, and learn all about Estonian customs and life in modern Tallinn.
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Tallinn with Kadriorg and Pirita Join-in Shore Excursion
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With just one day in port in Tallinn, the most convenient way to take in the highlights is on a guided tour. This shore excursion includes a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, spectacular views from Toompea Hill, and visits to Kadriorg Palace, Pirita beach, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Port pickup and drop-off is included.
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Tallinn Shore Excursion: Tallinn Sightseeing Tour by Coach and Foot
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Enhance your experience of Tallinn and its spectacular sights on a sightseeing shore excursion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit all of the Estonian capital’s alluring attractions by foot and coach; see landmarks like Toompea Castle, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, and Kadriorg Park from the comfort of a luxury coach, and then absorb the charm of Tallinn Old Town on an explorative walking tour. See the rolling beaches of Pirita and get acquainted with Estonia’s captivating capital on this stress-free shore excursion.
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Old Tallinn with Kadriorg & Pirita
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See Tallinn highlights on your schedule during this private tour for up to 15 people. Meet a private guide at the Tallinn cruise port, then discover the city on a walking tour of the Tallinn Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The next stop is the district of Kadriorg, where you'll see the exterior of Kadriorg Palace, then get views of the ruined Convent of St. Bridget from Pirita Beach. This Tallinn shore excursion includes pickup and drop-off at the port, entrance fees, and refreshments.
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Best of Tallinn Join-in Shore Excursion
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Make the most of your time in port on a small-group shore excursion to Tallinn. Take a comprehensive walking tour of Old Town followed by free time to explore the local shops, pubs, and restaurants on your own. Round-trip minibus transport from the cruise port is included.
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Old and Nowaday Tallinn Driving and Little Walking Private Tour
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Admire Tallinn’s highlights by air-conditioned vehicle and with only small amounts of walking on this 4-hour private tour. As your guide chauffeurs you around, hear about Tallinn’s history, and see churches, monuments and more. Drive to the Upper Old Town to observe the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and views down over the Lower Town; and admire the 19th-century wooden villas of the Kadriorg quarter, and Kadriog Park, commissioned by Russia’s Peter the Great. A coffee stop is also included in the itinerary.
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Tallinn Old Town tour combined with Jägala Waterfall visit
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See the best of Tallinn in just half a day—and even venture beyond city limits for a dose of natural scenery—on this private tour. Meet your guide at your hotel, and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Head first to the dramatic Jägala Waterfall on the edge of Lahemaa National Park before returning to Tallinn’s Old Town. Then, spot highlights like the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and more.
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Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included
Escape to the quaint city of Tallinn on a day trip from the Finnish capital. Board a ferry in Helsinki and journey to the Estonian capital, one of the best preserved old towns in Europe. Embark on a sightseeing tour and see landmarks like Kadriorg Park, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Toompea Castle. Enjoy free time to explore on your own before taking the ferry back to Helsinki.
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2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn
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Get to know the Estonian capital on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Tallinn. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, admire the grand monuments of Town Hall Square; and see landmarks such as St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St Olav’s Church, and Toompea Castle.
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Tallinn Highlights fully private Panoramic Tour
An enjoyable tour by private vehicle which enables you to see the best city highlights of Tallinn without putting too much effort in walking. Your guide will be greeting you at the cruise port and will bring you back to the harbour at the end of the tour. Even though you do not need to walk long distances in Old Town, you will still fully enjoy the atmosphere of this hanseatic city.
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Tallinn City Private Tour
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Travel back in time during this private 3-hour city tour of Tallinn’s historic sites. The first half of the tour will be by bus, and will cover Kadriorg Palace and Park, the UNESCO Heritage-listed Tallinn Song Festival Grounds and the ruins of the Pirita Convent. In the city’s old town you’ll embark on foot, visiting places like the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Russian Orthodox) and St. Mary’s Cathedral (Lutheran), among other stops. Discover Toompea Castle and the Estonian Parliament in Upper Town and visit the oldest operating pharmacy in the world in Lower Town. At the end of the tour your friendly guide will set you loose to explore on your own, offering suggestions for the top local attractions.
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Admire Tallinn's highlights Walking & Driving Private Tour
Tallinn’s highlights are dispersed across its Old Town and modern city—making it tricky to see them all on foot. This private tour delivers: combining an Old Town tour with sightseeing outside its walls by air-conditioned vehicle. Traveling by chauffeur-driven private car, view the wooden houses, Kadriorg Palace, and Song Festival Grounds of the suburbs; before an Old Town walking tour showcases must-sees such as Town Hall Square and Toompea.
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Best of Tallinn Private Tour
Make the most of your time in Tallinn on this shore excursion with a guide. Depart from the port in a shared minibus and make your way to the city center. Stroll through the Old Town with your guide and learn about Tallinn’s history. After your guided tour, enjoy time to explore the city independently.
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Discover charms of Tallinn Private Walking Tour
A lovely walking tour for people who wish to see the best of the Tallinn Old Town in the company of an inspiring local guide. This is a great opportunity for those fond of walking to have a cosy stroll within reasonable time to enjoy the best of the historic city.
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7 Days Small Group Tour: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus & Ukraine
Visit five Eastern European countries in 7 days. Unique Saaremaa Island and Trakai Castle. Discover different cultures from northern Estonian traditions to Ukrainian lifestyle.
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Discover the highlights of Tallinn fully private tour in Tallinn
Make the most of your visit to Tallinn with our fully customizable 2-hour private tour. Our expert managers will help you put together your perfect itinerary for 2 hours and you will see as many attractions as possible.
Upon booking you will need to select what you would like to visit in 2 hours (see What to Expect). According to pre-selected museum preferences, your guide will have a fully customized tour program for 2 hours which you will follow.
Except for well-known sights, you can see Tallinn hidden gems. Just let us know and we will provide you with this opportunity. As we want to make sure your time is used wisely, we will provide skip-the-line admission and special arrangements to maximize your experience.
You will meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby. He will hold a sign with your name on it.
Your tour will end at the location of your choosing - either back at your hotel or anywhere in the city where you desire to stay after the tour.
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Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour
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If you want to cover the main attraction of Tallinn – its romantic Old Town – then this day trip in Tallinn is made especially for you. Have a guided 1.5 hour Old Town sightseeing tour, covering all the main attractions, and learn about the history of Estonia. Explore the cobbled streets and colourful houses and enjoy the view over the red rooftops from the viewing platforms.
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Tallinn Private Tour of Old Town and Kadriorg
Enjoy an all included sightseeing tour supported by a private vehicle
Join a private walking tour for a more personalized experience
Expert local guide for an interactive tour
Four-hour private tour at a relaxed pace
See lesser-visited attractions around Kadriorg Palace and Tallinn's top sights
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off at the hotel
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