Private Shore Excursion Tallinn Old Town, Kadriorg and Pirita

Make the most of your time in the capital of Estonia with this fascinating tour, designed to show you the main highlights of the stunning city of Tallinn. You will be picked up from the cruise port or your hotel and taken by car to Tallinn’s upper Old Town. Visit key sights like the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Olav’s Church, and the Houses of Parliament, and enjoy panoramic views from Toompea Hill. Walk through the charming cobblestone streets of Tallinn’s well-preserved Old Town, see the Town Hall and one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. Next, drive along the Pirita-Kadriorg coastline to visit Kadriorg Palace, the Presidential Palace, KUMU Art Museum, and other landmarks like the Song Festival Grounds and St. Bridget’s Convent Ruins. At the end of the tour, you will be returned to the port with plenty of time to reboard your ship.

Itinerary

1. Your hosts will meet you directly at the port of Tallinn where your cruise ship will be docking. (15 min)
2. Your local professional tour guide will bring you to a comfortable air-conditioned bus which will then take you to the Upper Old Town. During this 15 minute transfer you can admire the beautiful parks surrounding Old Town. (20 min)
3. View the stunning Toompea Castle standing majestically at the Toompea Hill. (20 min)
4. You will start the walking part of tour at the Upper Old Town. Here you will see the Estonian Parliament. (20 min)
5. Our next stop will be one of Tallinns highlights: the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. (30 min)
6. After a stroll through the narrow cobble-stone lanes you will visit the oldest church in Tallinn – Dome Church (Virgin Mary Cathedral) (20 min)
7. From here we will descend to the much livelier Lower Old Town. The main attractions here are the gothic style merchant houses and the Town Wall with its beautiful towers. (20 min)
8. You will also see the beautiful St Nickolas Church and Holy Ghost Church. (20 min)
9. The tour continues on to the historical city center – Town Hall Square where one the oldest pharmacies in the world can still be seen next to the 15th century Town Hall. (20 min)
10. Next, you will walk through the famous St Catherine’s Passage and admire the private studios of the local artists. (35 min)
11. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Pirita-Kadriorg coastline with breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding landscapes.
12. Admire Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great for his wife Catherine I. Explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the palace. (35 min)
13. Discover the historic Song Festival Grounds, where Estonia’s renowned song festivals are held, and see the ruins of St. Bridget’s Convent. (30 min)
14. After an insightful and scenic tour of Tallinn, your guide will return you to the cruise port or hotel with plenty of time to reboard your ship (15 min)