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.
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Estonian. English is generally understood in tourism sectors.
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Time difference
UTC: 2
from New York: +7h
from San Francisco: +9h
from London: +2h
Tips
5% to 10% will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis.
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Where is locate the Port of Tallinn
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 port of Tallinn
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.
directions_busA 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.
Hotels in Tallinn
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