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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Tallinn [2025]
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Vanalinn
4.6
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110 reviews
6.3
Based on 15,008 reviews
Tallinn Old Town | 512m from downtown
Phone +37258074704
Address: Tallinn, Estonia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-6 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Tallinn
Highlights:
Medieval city view from above
Well-preserved medieval castle & church
27% positive reviews
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Vanalinn, Tallinn’s Old Town, is a beautifully preserved medieval quarter that feels like stepping into a storybook. Cobblestone streets wind past colorful merchant houses, Gothic churches, and hidden courtyards, all encircled by impressive stone walls and towers. Town Hall Square is the lively heart, perfect for soaking in the atmosphere from a cozy café. Climbing Toompea Hill offers panoramic views over red-tiled rooftops and the Baltic Sea. By day, it’s a treasure of history and architecture; by night, lantern-lit streets create a magical charm. Vanalinn is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic medieval ambiance with a vibrant modern twist.
The price level in Estonia is much lower than that in other Schengen countries. Tallinn is located on the Baltic Sea and is a very clean coastal city! The city style is typical of the former Soviet Union. Trams shuttle through every corner of the city. The old city in the city center exudes the historical and cultural atmosphere of the Middle Ages. It is a typical niche tourist destination with a high cost-effectiveness.
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Viru Gate
4.5
/5
45 reviews
4.7
Based on 890 reviews
Tallinn Old Town | 199m from downtown
Phone +3726457777
Address: Viru tänav, Müürivahe 31, 10140 Tallinn, Estonia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Unique postcards & souvenirs available
Twin towers mark Tallinn's entrance
42% positive reviews
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Viru Gate is one of the most picturesque entrances to Tallinn’s Old Town, instantly transporting visitors into a medieval fairytale. The twin stone towers, once part of the city’s defensive wall, now frame a lively cobblestone street lined with shops, cafés, and flower stalls. It’s a popular photo spot, especially in the evening when the towers glow warmly against the city lights. Beyond the gate lies Vanalinn’s vibrant heart, making it both a historic landmark and a perfect starting point for exploration. Blending charm and history, Viru Gate is a must-see symbol of Tallinn’s medieval heritage.
Tallinn and it’s wonderfully preserved medieval architecture. A mesmerising city with it’s unique history and beautiful art . We spend three days in Tallinn and I think it’s not enough because so much to be seen.
We organised a day trip to Helsinki by Ferry and it was worthy
cobbled stone wall at old town
medical wall
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Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
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/5
7 reviews
4.2
From MXN$436.7
Based on 3,793 reviews
Kalamaja | 1.9 km from downtown
Phone +3726200545
Address: Vesilennuki tn 6, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Seaplane Harbor Theme Museum
Listen to sailing stories in the submarine
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Best museum in Tallinn, historical site which seaplane land and they use this place again for the museum. Many interactive things to keep you occupied and get a better understanding of how maritime stuff works
It is a ship museum in Tallinn. The most famous one here is the EML Lembit, one of the two Kalefer-class mine-laying submarines built by the Republic of Estonia before World War II. Here you can learn about the history and achievements of this battleship.
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Walls of Tallinn
4.4
/5
46 reviews
4.2
Tallinn Old Town | 682m from downtown
Phone +3726449867
Address: Väike-Kloostri tn 1, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Panoramic view of old walls
2-mile red brick rooftops
41% positive reviews
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Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, has a beautiful old town that still retains its original walls and cobblestone streets, as well as 15th-century defense towers. The walls of Tallinn Old Town are one of the best-preserved medieval city walls in Europe.
Continuing to stroll through the medieval streets, we arrived at the wall of the Old Town of Tallinn. This ancient limestone wall stretches for 2 kilometers and surrounds the old town. Most of the more than 20 defense towers on the wall have been well preserved after more than 500 years of baptism.
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Tallinn Town Hall
4.2
/5
71 reviews
4.1
Tallinn Old Town | 467m from downtown
Phone +3726457900
Address: Raekoja plats 1, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
14th-century Gothic landmark ruins
City view & Thomas statue
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The interior decoration of Tallinn Town Hall is as simple as its exterior architecture. There are two halls that are worth seeing.
The Civic Hall was where banquets were held and city laws were read in the Middle Ages. Today, it is still used for receptions and concerts. The walls of the hall are freshly painted and very bright.
There are not many decorations in the hall. The most eye-catching one is the knitted tapestry hanging on the wall, which depicts the life of King Solomon. A careful appreciation of these tapestries shows that the characters are dressed quite noble and their movements are extremely elegant. The whole picture is very harmonious and charming, very similar to the international Gothic art style popular in the late Middle Ages.
The Parliament Hall is where the city council gathers to discuss local laws and regulations. Many of the oldest decorations are preserved here. However, the door of the hall was produced by the Tallinn Grand Piano Factory. It is black and varnished, just like a piano cover.
There is also a 15th-century wooden carved bench in the hall, covered with a piece of velvet cloth, and decorated with exquisite hollow carvings on both sides of the bench, which is the oldest wood carving artwork in Estonia.
In general, the decorations preserved inside Tallinn Town Hall are not as cool and charming as those in other major European city town halls. However, as the only Gothic town hall left in several Nordic countries, it is also a window to peek into and understand Tallinn's medieval art.
Built in the early 14th century, it is a Gothic building. Thomas, the symbol of Tallinn City, has stood on the roof of the City Hall since 1530. Climbing up the tower overlooks the whole city.
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