Overview
We welcome you on a private tour of our beautiful and unique Old Town. Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe and therefore listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking on cobblestone streets you will find yourself in outdoor museum with extraordinary exhibitions such as historical and architectural rarities.
Through exciting stories we bring you back to the Middle Ages with crusades and monks, nobles and kings, salt traders and guildsmen, headsmen and prisoners, master-craftsmen and apprentices. Back then attack was a constant worry, so like any respectable medieval town,Tallinn has it`s bastion walls and underground passageways.
After a tour with our guide, you will visit Bastion Passages. During the Soviet period the tunnels were further modernized. You will see some of the old equipment leftover from that era, as well as parts of facility that still retain medieval look. PS! Take your time to enjoy art work at Carved Stone Museum.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance to Carved Stone Museum
Visit to Bastion Tunnels
Professional Tallinn Old Town guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Warming blankets are provided only in Bastion Tunnels
You may want to bring along a bottle of water for your own comfort
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Under the clock, in front of Tallinn Town Hall
Address: Raekoja plats 1, 10114 Tallinn
End point
Return point: Freedom Square
Vabaduse väljak 9, 10142 Tallinn
Good to know
Please note that temperature in the passages is 7-10 °C throughout the year and we have to navigate some rather steep stairs, so please dress appropriately and make sure your footwear is suitable for walking on cobblestones.
PS! We do not recommend taking children under the age of 7 to the Bastion passages.
What to expect
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Tallinn Old Town
2 hours
Tallinn’s Old Town is divided into two areas – the lower town and the upper town (also called Toompea). Those two towns were once separated by gates, almost like two different cities. Nowadays, the combination of the upper town on the high limestone hill and the lower town at its foot form an expressive skyline that is visible from a great distance both from land and sea. The lower town (all-linn) is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
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Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
1 hour
The mysterious Bastion passages, dating back to the 17th to 18th centuries, run beneath Toompea and are an integral part of the city’s defence system together with the town wall and its towers. Enter the tunnels through the Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum to learn about their fascinating history and to view Tallinn from below.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tallinn).
Additional Information
- We do not recommend taking children under the age of 7 to the Bastion passages
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Tour of Tallinn Old Town and Bastion Tunnels
Can I cancel Tour of Tallinn Old Town and Bastion Tunnels for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–5 hours.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Under the clock, in front of Tallinn Town Hall Address: Raekoja plats 1, 10114 Tallinn
What's included?
- Entrance to Carved Stone Museum
- Visit to Bastion Tunnels
- Professional Tallinn Old Town guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Warming blankets are provided only in Bastion Tunnels
- You may want to bring along a bottle of water for your own comfort
Which places does it visit?
It visits Tallinn Old Town, Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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