The port of Tallinn is located at the foot of the medieval town. In 1991, Estonia declared independence from the Soviet Union. The stone streets and medieval architecture of the city surrounded by walls give it a unique atmosphere.
Tallinn Estonia
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| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | -621 -524 -130 | 502.00 |
| February | -719 -523 -129 | 311.25 |
| March | -425 -229 337 | 321.25 |
| April | 033 438 846 | 341.25 |
| May | 643 1050 1559 | 351.50 |
| June | 1049 1458 1965 | 582.25 |
| July | 1254 1762 2169 | 793.00 |
| August | 1253 1660 2067 | 853.25 |
| September | 744 1151 1457 | 863.50 |
| October | 438 643 948 | 722.75 |
| November | -131 135 438 | 743.00 |
| December | -524 -228 032 | 602.25 |
Where is located the Port of Tallinn Cruise Terminal
Cruise ships dock at the wharf near the Old Town next to the ferry terminal. A shuttle service is usually offered. The city is within walking distance. Pikk Gate is a little over 1km away.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the port.
Travelling around the Tallinn Cruise Port
directions_subwayThe city can be visited on foot, as almost all the attractions are in the medieval city and there are many pedestrian streets. Wear comfortable sneakers.
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Hop on Hop off tour bus is available.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.
Activities in Tallinn
Rebate cards
Tallinn Card
The Tallinn Card could save you money if you plan to visit several museums and use the tourist bus.
Landmarks
Toompea Hill
In the upper city you can see the Toompea Castle, a building with a pink façade, which is the seat of the Estonian Parliament.
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Built in the 19th century in the Russian Orthodox style. (free entry)
Toomkirk (St. Mary Church)
The oldest baroque church in Tallinn dates from the 1200s.
Town walls
You can climb on sections of the city wall (among other things near the Viru Gate)
Viru’s Gate
It’s the main gate of Tallinn with its two turrets.
Kadriog
Built as a summer residence that Peter the Great gave Catherine, it has now become a gallery of paintings and is located in the middle of a beautiful park (about 30 minutes by taxi from the port).
Centre of Rural Architecture
Several old buildings have been gathered on this site.
Historical sites
Rakevere
Historic village where you can see the ruins of a castle built by monks.
Museums
City Hall
Located near Raekoja Square (village square) and is home to the city museum.
Fortifications museum
The Kiek in de Kök Museum presents various exhibitions. The most interesting is the one in the bastions relating to the story of the city walls. Other exhibits can be found in the tower.
