Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn
In Tallinn
From
£6
pp
2h 0 mins · 4.2 (28)
A demon lurking in an old well. A bag of gold that turns to horse dung at the Devil's Wedding. And the world's oldest national flag, said to have fallen from the sky right here in Tallinn. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through 15 stops across Tallinn's medieval Old Town, from the ghost monks of the Danish King's Garden to the 600-year-old pharmacy that once sold mummy juice and powdered unicorn horn.
You'll hear the legend of how a giant's grieving wife built an entire hill from stones, discover why a painted window on Rataskaevu Street has stayed sealed for centuries, and walk the cobblestoned streets where Hanseatic merchants once shaped Northern Europe's trade routes.
With the Tourific Self- Guided tour app you can navigate without internet and explore at your own pace which makes it perfect for solo travellers and families. No need to run after guides anymore. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
Free cancellation
What's included
- Audio and written guide included for 15+ stops
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
What's not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
Itinerary
- An important monument commemorating the the soldiers of Tallinn
- Know more about the story of the origin of the Danish flag, yes you heard it right, the Danish flag origin in Tallinn, Estonia. Also, know more about the black-ghost like statues in the Garden.
- Know more about the history of the Cathedral and some interesting facts about the church bells
- Climb up the Toompea Hill and know about the local legend as to how Toompea Hill was formed.
- Visit the Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform and click some of the most memorable pictures to take back the memories of your trip to Tallinn
- Know more about the story of Cat's well and the local legend of the famous Devil's wedding that took place in one of the hotels.
- Visit a restaurant that servers food from the medieval era. They only use ingredients that were available in Europe before 15th century.
- Visit the oldest running pharmacy and know more about the various potions sold for different ailments.
- Go back in time to the 1900's and if you like enjoy one of the most decadent cup of hot chocolate in Tallinn
- Know more about the history of the church and why it came to be known as the St. Olaf's Chuch
- Visit the famous Fat Margaret tower and know the different stories or legends about why it came to be known as the Fat Margaret tower.
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder.
End point
The tour ends at the Fat Margaret
Practical information
- Operated by
- Tourific
- Max group size
- 20 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.