Tallinn’s Old Town is one of Europe’s most intact medieval cities, with its limestone walls, towers, and merchant houses largely still standing as they did 700 years ago. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll trace Estonia’s turbulent history from Hanseatic trading hub to Soviet occupation. The tour starts at Fat Margaret Tower, a squat, thick-walled fortification that once guarded Tallinn’s harbor. From the Patkuli and Kohtuotsa viewpoints, you’ll look out over red rooftops, church towers, and the Baltic Sea beyond, before descending through the Danish King’s Garden, St. Catherine’s Passage, and the Town Hall Square. The tour ends at a hilltop viewpoint near Freedom Square, where a metal t...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Estonian Maritime Museum
This tour starts at Fat Margaret Tower. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Kiek in de Kök Museum and Bastion Tunnels
Tour ends at Baltic Way and Kiek in de Kök
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Tallinn’s Old Town is one of Europe’s most intact medieval cities, with its limestone walls, towers, and merchant houses largely still standing as they did 700 years ago. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll trace Estonia’s turbulent history from Hanseatic trading hub to Soviet occupation. The tour starts at Fat Margaret Tower, a squat, thick-walled fortification that once guarded Tallinn’s harbor. From the Patkuli and Kohtuotsa viewpoints, you’ll look out over red rooftops, church towers, and the Baltic Sea beyond, before descending through the Danish King’s Garden, St. Catherine’s Passage, and the Town Hall Square. The tour ends at a hilltop viewpoint near Freedom Square, where a metal t...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Estonian Maritime Museum
This tour starts at Fat Margaret Tower. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Kiek in de Kök Museum and Bastion Tunnels
Tour ends at Baltic Way and Kiek in de Kök
Itinerary
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St Olaf's Church
Marvel at this towering Gothic church, once the tallest building in the world, rising dramatically above the Tallinn skyline. Explore the legends surrounding its mysterious medieval builder, who according to local folklore fell to his death placing the very last stone.
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Towers’ Square
Walk through this atmospheric square framed by some of Tallinn's best-preserved medieval defence towers and limestone walls. Stroll along the ancient fortifications and appreciate how this remarkable stretch of wall has stood guard over the city for over 700 years.
3
Patkuli Viewing Platform
Climb to this stunning hilltop terrace and enjoy sweeping views over Tallinn's red rooftops, church spires, and the Baltic Sea stretching to the horizon. Marvel at one of the finest panoramas in the entire Old Town, best seen on a clear day when the sea shimmers in the distance.
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Kohtuotsa viewing platform
Enjoy breathtaking views from this popular Toompea Hill terrace, where the medieval Lower Town unfolds below in a patchwork of towers and terracotta rooftops. Pass by the street performers and artists who gather here and soak in the atmosphere that has made this Tallinn's most visited viewpoint.
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St Mary's Cathedral
Explore the oldest church in mainland Estonia, a serene limestone cathedral that has stood on Toompea Hill since the 13th century. Admire the noble coats of arms lining its interior walls, each one telling the story of the Baltic German families who shaped Tallinn's aristocratic history.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Marvel at this imposing Russian Orthodox cathedral, its onion domes rising boldly above Toompea Hill as a deliberate symbol of Imperial Russian power. Discover how this grand building, completed in 1900, became one of the most politically charged landmarks in all of Tallinn.
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Danish King's Garden
Stroll through this peaceful hilltop garden, said to be the spot where the Danish flag fell from the sky during a 13th-century battle, giving Denmark its national symbol. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and the charming views over the Old Town's rooftops and towers below.
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Town Hall square
Walk into the heart of medieval Tallinn, a beautifully preserved cobblestone square that has served as the city's commercial and civic centre for centuries. Admire the elegant Gothic Town Hall and imagine the merchants, traders, and public gatherings that have animated this square since the 1300s.
9
Viru Gates
Pass through these iconic twin medieval towers, one of the most photographed entry points into Tallinn's Old Town. Explore the atmospheric lane beyond the gate, where flower sellers, cafes, and centuries-old stonework create one of the city's most memorable first impressions.
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Vabaduse Valjak
Arrive at Tallinn's grand Freedom Square, where a striking glass-and-steel Victory Column commemorates Estonia's hard-won independence. Stand on the metal tile that marks the starting point of the 1989 Baltic Way, the extraordinary 675-kilometre human chain that helped bring Soviet rule to an end.
