From Carnivals to Epidemics - Medieval Tallinn

Join us on a journey through Tallinn’s Old Town to uncover its highlights — and the strange, fascinating details of medieval life. We’ll explore how people celebrated Shrovetide, how often they held feasts, and what happened to guests who overindulged. You'll hear about crimes — both serious and minor - and learn who had to wear the humiliating “stone of shame. Find out which illnesses were treated with "unicorn horn" and why some young men were known as the “Blackheads". Tallinn’s medieval secrets are waiting to be discovered. Come along, history has never been this entertaining.

Itinerary

1. The preserved part of city wall and execution's house nearby (10 min)
2. One of the oldest street in Old Town... (10 min)
3. Young merchants brotherhood. Fines for mischeaf and drunkeness and much more (15 min)
4. Medieval High street with plenty of stories to tell (25 min)
5. The Heart of the city... The place where all kind of festivities, jousting tournaments, announcements, market &, for sure, punishments took place in medieval times... (30 min)

Meeting & end point