Things to do in Tallinn

Steeped in history and a rich cultural heritage, Tallinn is a sightseer's paradise and a great place to explore on foot or by bus. Dubbed 'mini Prague', the beautiful cobble-stoned streets of the Old Town are the perfect place to start discovering the city.

Travellers will love the enchanting feel of the town, which features old buildings and churches such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St Olav's. They can stroll through the Estonian Open Air Museum, which is a life-sized reconstruction of an 18th century fishing village, take the kids to the Tallinn Zoo for the day, or pack a picnic and enjoy a day out at the Tallinn Botanic Garden.

Visitors in Tallinn keen on doing a lot of sightseeing should look into purchasing a Tallinn Card, which grants the bearer free public transport, free admission to more than 40 of Tallinn's museums and attractions, and discounts to sightseeing tours, activities, shops and restaurants. The card is available for one, two and three-day options, and can be bought online, at the airport, harbour, tourist information offices and most hotels.

The Old Town photo

The Old Town

Tallinn's historic centre is the focus for most visits to the city, and the hub of its major tourist attractions. The walled Old Town is divided into two parts: Toompea Hill, the r…

Tallinn Zoo photo

Tallinn Zoo

This popular family attraction is an enchanting space filled with close on 6,000 animals, from Polar bears to Siberian Tigers, as well as species from warmer climates, such as croc…

Tallinn Botanic Gardens photo

Tallinn Botanic Gardens

A beautifully designed layout makes Tallinn's magnificent Botanical Garden a wonderful attraction that shouldn't be missed on a sunny day out in the capital. Containing more than 8…

Kadriorg Palace and Park photo

Kadriorg Palace and Park

The beautiful pink baroque Kadriorg Palace was the summer residence of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great. It stands proudly in the centre of its namesake seaside resort suburb of Ta…

Estonian Open Air Museum photo

Estonian Open Air Museum

This enchanting collection of historic Estonian buildings lies in a picturesque expanse of forest on Kopli Bay. Transplanted from around the country to represent rural life through…

Tallinna Raekoja Plats photo

Tallinna Raekoja Plats

Tallinna Raekoja Plats (Tallinn Town Hall Square) lies in Tallinn's medieval Old Town and is surrounded by charming 15th and 16th-century buildings, including the Gothic Tallinn To…

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