Tallinn Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone

Tallinn Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone

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Pembatalan percuma tersedia

Lihat tiket

Ciri-ciri

Pembatalan percuma tersedia
2j 30m
Baucar mudah alih
Pengesahan serta-merta
Berbilang bahasa

Gambaran keseluruhan

The TouringBee audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour in Tallinn. This tour is specifically designed for a quick exploration of the Old Town, taking approximately 1.5-2 hours. Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from the Town Hall Square to the Castle, passing through picturesque streets and past medieval towers. You're guaranteed to see: Tallinn Cathedrals, Medieval guild houses, Fat Margaret and Tall Hermann defensive towers, Danish King's Garden, Toompea Castle.

Once you've downloaded the tour, the app runs offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to pause to take a break at a café or to explore a scenic alley before continuing your city exploration. If you only have a few hours to explore Tallinn, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide, and you won't miss a thing.

Lokasi aktiviti

Town Hall square
- 10146, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

Titik Pertemuan/Penebusan

Raekoja plats - julemarked
- 10 Raekoja plats
- 10146, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

Semak ketersediaan

English in English

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Rab 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Inggeris

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Inggeris

Butiran harga

RM 36.95 x 1 DewasaRM 36.95

Jumlah

German in German

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Rab 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Jerman

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Jerman

Butiran harga

RM 36.95 x 1 DewasaRM 36.95

Jumlah

Polish in Polish

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Rab 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Poland

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Poland

Butiran harga

RM 36.95 x 1 DewasaRM 36.95

Jumlah

Perkara yang dirangkumi dan tidak dirangkumi

28 audio recordings authored by a professional historian
One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
Offline map featuring a route for effortless GPS navigation
Landmark Illustrations for better navigation
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and Beverages

Ketahui sebelum anda tempah

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The audio guide is available through a special mobile app for iOS and Android
Entry tickets to the towers and museums are not included. Please buy them separately in advance
The tour does not cover all Tallinn sights
This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map. There is no human guide provided
The audio guide is available anytime, date and time provided for checkout are approximate

Jadual perjalanan aktiviti

Town Hall square

Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) is the beating medieval heart of Tallinn’s Old Town. Ringed by colorful merchant houses and cafés, it’s been a marketplace since the 13th century, watched over by the Gothic Town Hall — Europe’s only surviving one of its kind. Here, pharmacists sold potions, knights paraded, and now, festivals light up the cobblestones year-round. In winter, the Christmas tree tradition claims to be the oldest in Europe. It’s history with a stage, and Tallinn never stopped performing.

Tallinna Raekoda (Sambil lalu)

Tallinn’s Town Hall is a rare Gothic jewel — Europe’s only surviving medieval town hall of its kind, completed in 1404. With its slender spire crowned by the weather vane Old Thomas, it has long stood as a symbol of the city’s independence and civic pride. Inside, vaulted halls and carved woodwork recall grand banquets and council debates. From its tower, views stretch across the red rooftops of the Old Town. More than a monument, it’s the soul of Tallinn — ancient, resilient, and quietly majestic.

Town Hall Pharmacy (Sambil lalu)

Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) in Tallinn is one of the oldest continuously operating pharmacies in Europe, first mentioned in 1422 — though some say it’s even older. Located on Town Hall Square, it once sold everything from clove-spiced wine to powdered unicorn horn. Inside, medieval tools, apothecary jars, and old remedies share space with a working modern pharmacy. Step in and you’re crossing centuries — where monks once blended herbs and alchemists flirted with mystery, all under the same vaulted ceiling.

Great Guild Hall (Sambil lalu)

The Great Guild Hall in Tallinn was the proud headquarters of the city’s wealthy merchant elite, built in 1410 during the height of Hanseatic power. Its grand Gothic façade and vaulted interiors once hosted feasts, negotiations, and even courtroom drama. Today, it houses part of the Estonian History Museum, where tales of trade, war, and daily life unfold. Walk through its vast stone halls and imagine the rustle of velvet robes and the clink of goblets in a world ruled by commerce and code.

Kanuti gildi hoone (Sambil lalu)

The Canute Guild (Kanuti Gild) in Tallinn was a powerful medieval guild for artisans and craftsmen, named after King Canute. Established in the 14th century, it operated just off Pikk Street, parallel to the wealthier Great Guild of merchants. While the building itself is more modest, its historical significance lies in representing the skilled hands behind Tallinn’s rise — carpenters, masons, and tailors who shaped the city’s bones. Today, the site often hosts cultural events, echoing the communal spirit of its guild roots.

House of the Blackheads

The House of the Blackheads in Tallinn was once the festive hub for a unique guild of unmarried foreign merchants, named after Saint Maurice, often depicted as a Black African knight. Built in the 14th century and renovated in the Renaissance style, it stood on Pikk Street as a symbol of youthful commerce and pageantry. Though heavily damaged in WWII and later demolished, its legacy lives on in nearby plaques and archives — an echo of brotherhood, trade, and lavish medieval celebrations.

KGB Vangikongid (Sambil lalu)

The KGB Prison Cells in Tallinn, located at Pagari 1, reveal one of the darkest chapters in Estonia’s 20th-century history. Behind a plain stone façade lies the former headquarters of the Soviet secret police, where countless Estonians were interrogated, tortured, and sentenced — often without trial. The basement cells remain chillingly intact: claustrophobic, silent, heavy with dread. Today, it’s a small but powerful museum. No dramatics — just raw truth etched into the walls where fear once lived.

St. Olaf’s Church

St. Olaf’s Church once had the tallest spire in the world — rising to over 150 meters in the late Middle Ages, it was a maritime beacon for ships sailing the Baltic. Built in the 12th century and later modified, this Gothic giant dominates Tallinn’s skyline. It’s named after King Olaf II of Norway, a Viking warrior-saint. Climb the narrow staircase to the viewing platform for a stunning panorama of the Old Town’s rooftops and sea beyond. Lightning has struck it dozens of times — yet it still stands, scarred and glorious.

The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters are a trio of lovingly preserved medieval merchant houses on Pikk Street, now united as one of Tallinn’s most elegant boutique hotels. Built in the 14th century, each “sister” has distinct character — arched doorways, Gothic gables, and secret staircases once used for hoisting goods. Behind the thick stone walls, history and luxury blend effortlessly. Staying here — or simply passing by — is like glimpsing Tallinn’s Hanseatic soul, where trade, taste, and quiet grandeur live on.

Fat Margaret (Sambil lalu)

Fat Margaret (Paks Margareeta) is the stoutest and most imposing of Tallinn’s medieval towers, guarding the harbor since the 16th century. With walls up to 4 meters thick, she was built to impress — and intimidate — visitors arriving by sea. Despite her martial build, her nickname adds a hint of affection. Today, she houses the Estonian Maritime Museum, where ship models and nautical artifacts chart Estonia’s seafaring legacy. From the rooftop, the view stretches across the Baltic, where history once sailed in.

"The Broken Line" monument

Broken Line is a stark, powerful memorial on Tallinn’s waterfront, just beside Fat Margaret. Its two jagged bronze arcs lean toward each other but never touch — symbolizing lives abruptly cut short. The monument honors the victims of the MS Estonia ferry disaster in 1994, one of Europe’s deadliest peacetime maritime tragedies. 852 lives were lost in the icy Baltic. The simplicity of the sculpture sharpens its sorrow. Stand before it, and silence does the rest.

Tallinn City Museum (Sambil lalu)

The Tallinn City Museum, housed in a 14th-century merchant’s house on Vene Street, tells the story of the city from medieval trade hub to modern capital. Its winding rooms and creaky floors hold everything from Hanseatic coins and antique toys to Soviet-era relics. Highlights include a detailed model of Old Tallinn and an armory echoing with echoes of knights and traders. It’s less a static museum and more a layered time capsule — where every object whispers a piece of Tallinn’s long, restless journey.

Katariina käik

St. Catherine’s Street (Katariina Käik) is one of Tallinn’s most enchanting hidden alleys — a narrow, cobbled passage flanked by medieval stone walls and arched walkways. Tucked between Vene and Müürivahe Streets, it leads visitors into a world that feels suspended in time. Alongside the ruins of St. Catherine’s Dominican Monastery, artisans still work in tiny studios — glassblowers, leatherworkers, ceramicists — crafting goods by hand. It's a living museum of craftsmanship, lit by soft shadows and centuries of quiet artistry.

Meistrite Hoov

The Masters’ Courtyard (Meistrite Hoov), nestled just off Vene Street, is a peaceful cobbled oasis in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town. Once the domain of guild craftsmen, today it hosts artisan studios, cozy cafés, and one of the city’s best-known chocolate shops. Wrought iron signs swing above doorways, ivy creeps along stone walls, and the scent of roasted coffee mingles with beeswax and leather. It’s a quiet corner where old-world skills meet warm hospitality — creative, intimate, and unmistakably Tallinn.

Viru Gates

The Viru Gate is one of the most photographed landmarks in Tallinn’s Old Town — a pair of fairytale-like towers flanking the entrance to Viru Street, the bustling artery of shops and cafés. Once part of the 14th-century city wall, these twin sentinels once stood watch over merchants and visitors alike. Today, they frame a lively contrast: medieval stone meeting modern rhythm. Snap a photo, then slip through — and step straight into Tallinn’s timeless charm.

Estonian Drama Theatre

The Estonian Drama Theatre (Eesti Draamateater), housed in a striking 1910 Art Nouveau building on Pärnu maantee, is one of the country’s most esteemed cultural institutions. Originally built as a German theater, it became a beacon of Estonian-language drama after independence. Its stages have witnessed both daring artistic experiments and quiet resistance during Soviet times. Today, it champions bold, contemporary productions rooted in national identity — where past and present speak through powerful performances.

Onnelik Korstnapuhkija

The Chimney Sweep Buttons in Tallinn are a small, whimsical detail with a touch of folklore. Near Viru Street, you might spot bronze buttons embedded in the pavement — part of a local legend that says touching them brings luck, especially if you make a wish at the same time. These subtle nods to chimney sweeps celebrate the charm of Tallinn’s rooftops and old trades. Easy to miss, delightful to find — like the city itself, they reward those who look closely.

St John's Church

St. John’s Church (Jaani Kirik), with its bright yellow neo-Gothic façade, stands on Freedom Square as a cheerful contrast to Tallinn’s medieval tones. Completed in 1867, it was the first major church built after the Reformation for Estonian-speaking congregants. Inside, tall arched windows flood the space with light, and the grand organ fills it with sound. It’s both a house of worship and a cultural venue — quietly resilient, warm in spirit, and deeply woven into Estonia’s national revival.

Freedom Square

Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) is Tallinn’s modern civic heart, where glass meets granite and history meets public life. Once a parade ground, now a gathering place for concerts, protests, and national celebrations, it’s anchored by the towering War of Independence Victory Column, glowing with a glass cross. Below lies a quiet memorial to the fallen. The square opens wide toward St. John’s Church, blending past and present in one breath. It’s not just a space — it's Estonia standing tall.

Nõelasilma Gate

The Nõelasilma Gate, or “Needle Eye Gate,” is a narrow, almost hidden passage in Tallinn’s city wall, connecting the Old Town to the harbor. Originally built for soldiers and night watchmen, it earned its name from the tight squeeze it offers — barely wide enough for a single person. Once part of the Sailors’ Gate complex, it now whispers tales of smugglers, secret returns, and midnight escapes. Blink and you might miss it — but find it, and you’ll feel the thrill of stepping through Tallinn’s secret backdoor.

Niguliste Museum (Sambil lalu)

Niguliste Church, or St. Nicholas’ Church, rises in Gothic grace in Tallinn’s Old Town. Originally built in the 13th century by German merchants, it was both a place of worship and a fortress of wealth. Bombed in WWII, it now houses the Niguliste Museum, where medieval art takes center stage — including Bernt Notke’s haunting “Dance of Death.” Vaulted ceilings, candlelit corners, and sacred silence make this more than a museum — it’s a quiet dialogue between art, faith, and history.

Danish King's Garden

The Danish King’s Garden (Taani Kuninga Aed) is a quiet, walled terrace tucked beneath Tallinn’s Toompea Hill, where legend says the Danish flag — Dannebrog — miraculously fell from the sky during a 1219 battle, securing victory. Today, the garden is lined with red-robed monk statues, casting eerie shadows along the ancient walls. It’s a place of myth and memory, where roses bloom over stone and history breathes softly under mossy arches. At dusk, it feels like a story waiting to be retold.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral crowns Toompea Hill with bold onion domes and a powerful presence. Built in 1900 during Russian imperial rule, it was meant to assert dominance — but today it stands as one of Tallinn’s most iconic buildings. Inside, golden icons shimmer in candlelight, and the scent of incense lingers in the air. The cathedral is still active, with haunting Orthodox chants echoing beneath the soaring cupolas. Love it or resent its past, you can’t ignore its grandeur — it demands your gaze.

Toompea Castle

Toompea Castle is the ancient seat of power in Tallinn, perched high above the city on its limestone bluff. Originally a wooden fort built in the 9th century, it evolved into a pink Baroque palace under Catherine the Great. Today, it houses the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) — a symbol of national sovereignty within medieval walls. One side faces democratic debate, the other the Tall Hermann Tower, flying the Estonian flag. Here, every stone has watched power shift — yet the view remains eternal.

St Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary’s Cathedral, also known as the Dome Church, is the oldest church in Tallinn, founded by Danes in the early 13th century. Its plain white exterior hides a rich, storied interior filled with noble coats of arms, centuries-old tombs, and a towering Baroque pulpit. This Lutheran cathedral has witnessed coronations, fires, and foreign rulers — but endured them all with quiet dignity. Climb its bell tower for sweeping views of Toompea, then linger where Tallinn’s noble families still whisper from the walls.

Lokasi

Lokasi aktiviti

Town Hall square
- 10146, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

Titik Pertemuan/Penebusan

Raekoja plats - julemarked
- 10 Raekoja plats
- 10146, Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia

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