Free Tour Old Tallinn & its Medieval Past
Overview of the tour in Tallinn
Join us for a fascinating stroll around Old Town, where we'll witness preserved sites and delve into the lives of earlier generations.
We'll explore a wealthy merchant's house, the old pharmacy, the marketplace, the knights, and nobility area, churches, Town Hall, artisans' and merchants' guild halls, and even the executioner's house.
Learn who lived in the upper and lower towns, who didn't pay fees to enter the city, how women cared for their beauty, the price of black pepper, why some young men were called Blackheads, and the meaning behind the medieval proverb "Town's air makes anyone free.”
On this tour, we'll uncover different aspects of life in 15th-century Tallinn. Don't miss out.
This activity includes:
- Kohtuotsa viewing platform
- Kiek in de Kök Museum and Bastion Tunnels
- Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall
- Pika jala väravatorn
- House of the Blackheads
- Lühikese Jala väravatorn
- Toompea Castle
- Town Hall Pharmacy
- St. Olaf's Guild Hall
Our Guides
On arrival
The guide will be waiting for you on the stairs of Town Hall.
Things to note
If you are going to cancel. PLEASE, inform us at least two hours beforehand. It helps us organise and to make sure our guides are not left hanging. Thank you.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
Tallinn Medieval Wall, Towers and Bastions Free Tour
English
2 hours
2:00 PM
