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.

Tallinn shore excursion: Old Town, Kadriorg Palace, and Pirita beach
Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town on a walking tour
Admire the views from the top of Toompea Hill
Visit landmarks such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Pirita Beach, and the Great Coastal Gate
Marvel at Kadriorg Palace and stroll around the magnificent palace gardens
Great-value tour includes port pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport
Ideal introduction to Tallinn for first-time visitors or those short on time

What's Included

Professional English-speaking tour guide for 5 hrs
Comfortable tourist-class vehicle for 5 hours
Tallinn Old Town walking tour
Kadriorg and Pirita panoramic tour

Gratuities
Entrance & donation fees
Food, drinks, and souvenirs
Entrance to Kadriorg Palace and KUMU Art Museum

Departure & Return

Possible departure locations

Departure Point

Port of Tallinn
Kesklinn, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Cruise Pirs Tallin
Sadama 25, 15051 Tallinn, Estonia

Please Note

The meeting point is located outside the main port gate. Your guide will meet you there holding a sign with the logo of "BALTIC EXPERIENCE" so you will be able to easily recognize it. The waiting time past given tour starting time is 10 minutes.

What To Expect

Meet your guide at the main gates of Tallinn cruise port, around 30 minutes after your cruise arrival time. Traveling aboard an air-conditioned coach, pass landmarks such as the Margaret Tower, the Great Coastal Gate, and the historic city walls on the short drive into Tallinn center.

Hop out to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town on foot, strolling along the cobbled lanes and admiring the characterful medieval buildings. Along the way, stop to peek into St. Olaf’s church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, visit one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in the world, and marvel at the Three Sisters Houses, a cluster of medieval merchant houses that have been transformed into a 5-star hotel.

Continue to the Dome Church (Virgin Mary Cathedral), then take in the views from Toompea Hill, as your guide tells you all about Estonian culture and traditions. After the walking tour, enjoy a short break to grab a coffee or browse the handicrafts stores for unique souvenirs, before jumping back on the bus.

Drive around 15 minutes to Kadriorg Park, where you’ll have a chance to stroll around the palatial gardens and admire the grandiose façade of the Kadriorg Palace, which once belonged to Empress Catherine I.

Continue exploring nearby attractions such as KUMU Art Museum, the Song Festival Grounds, and the Olympic Yacht Center, then enjoy a stop at Pirita beach, where the romantic ruins of St. Bridget’s Convent make for some striking photo opportunities.

Your tour ends with drop-off at the port in time for your cruise departure.

Please note: Some of the churches require donations if you wish to enter (own expense). This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and is not wheelchair accessible. Tours are limited to a group size of 26.

Tallinn Old Town

Tallinn Old Town, Tallinn

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aleksander Nevski Katedraali

Aleksander Nevski Katedraali, Tallinn

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a shared group tour. Maximum number of tour participants is 26.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Personal food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle
Photography is not allowed inside the churches and cathedral
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Tallinn with Kadriorg and Pirita Join-in Shore Excursion?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Tallinn with Kadriorg and Pirita Join-in Shore Excursion?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Tallinn with Kadriorg and Pirita Join-in Shore Excursion?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Tallinn with Kadriorg and Pirita Join-in Shore Excursion?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.0

13 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

Showing 1-10 of 13 reviews

A day in Tallin

Patricia_C, Sep 2019

Excellent tour guide. She gave us information without drowning us with dates and names. She gave us information on the country

Response from Host, Sep 2019

Dear pfpc2019, On behalf of Ulko Tours team, I would like to thank you for this great review. It is awesome to hear that you have enjoyed your tour in Tallinn. Thank you so much! And come back again! All the best, Julia

Best of Tallin

JEAN_K, Jul 2018

We had a great visit in Tallinn and in Pirita. It was a holiday and some things were closed but we still managed to see many things and enjoy our visit very much. Out guide was very knowledgeable. Good Tour!

We had an excellent tour of Tallinn...

Bonnie_S, Jun 2018

We had an excellent tour of Tallinn -- a beautiful, quaint medieval city. We were met at the cruise port. Our guide, Kristal, was excellent. She provided great detail on the history of the area and took us on a wonderful journey through the cobblestone streets of the city. The driver was very good and we felt completely safe throughout this trip. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.

The tour was very interesting, the...

Paula_S, Jun 2018

The tour was very interesting, the tour guide did a great job-- I forgot his name! We saw the upper and lower town, explored a nice open bazaar area for shopping and eating. We had a nice driving tour too. The historic area is very quaint, historic buildings, a nice panorama view over the lower part of the city. We were picked up at the ship promptly and returned on time as well.

Cristina is our tour guide in Tallin...

LUZ_D, Oct 2017

Cristina is our tour guide in Tallin Estonia. She is an excellent guide who speaks English well. City historical landmark were very well discussed. Free lunch was really good.Short tour but very well planned and very informative

Delightful small city. Our tour...

James S, Sep 2017

Delightful small city. Our tour guide Sandra spoke fluent English and she was very knowledgeable and personable

Even though we got rained on a bit...

Alex T, Sep 2017

Even though we got rained on a bit, the tour was very nice. Tallinn has a unique history that we were appreciative to learn about. Once again our tour guide Sandra was informative and good at her job. Beware though that most of the walking was on cobblestone streets.

Stina our guide was extremely...

Dennis_R, Sep 2017

Stina our guide was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. There were 6 ships in port the day we arrived at Tallinn. However, our walking tour was very personnel and it felt like we were the only ones in Tallinn for the day. We were a group of only 13, 4 of our ship and 11 of another. A Relaxing walk along beautiful streets in lower and upper Tallinn, full of history including walking though 14Century Catherine's Passage . Our group parted at lunch and we continued with 4 to the Presidents residence and office and ST Peters Palace with a delightful afternoon tea.I would highly recommend this tour.

We had avery good guide to show the...

albr42, Jun 2017

We had avery good guide to show the comparison between the old Talinn and the modern cyber hip industrial Tallinn. Much to see.

Really a great tour. Showed us all...

Useless, Jun 2017

Really a great tour. Showed us all nooks and crannies with great explanations. All world travellers want the same. That the world remain peaceful for all people everywhere. Loved, loved Tallinn and their passionate people

Questions?

Product code: 7348P92

Attractions in Tallinn, Estonia

Privacy and Cookies Statement About Viator Careers Sitemap Supplier Sign Up Travel Agents Become an Affiliate News Viator blog

Terms & Conditions

Tallinn with Kadriorg and Pirita Join-in Shore Excursion

From $95.00

Select Date and Travelers

Overview