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Deluxe Tallinn Small-Group Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

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Tallinn, Estonia
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  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Alex_H ·
Jun 2026
We had a fantastic time exploring Tallinn. The tour was well organised and gave us a great overview of the city, especially the beautiful Old Town and its history. Everything moved at a comfortable pace and we felt like we saw all the highlights without feeling rushed. It was a really enjoyable day and a great way to make the most of our time in Tallinn. Highly recommended.
· Marcia_P ·
May 2026
Excellent Tour Guide. Small group of 18 people. Did this off a cruise and the tour company picked us up, drove us to old town starting point, and then picked us up at the end after free time to wander on our own. Highly recommend

Overview

Make the most of your time in Estonia’s capital city with this walking tour that includes round-trip transport to the old town from your hotel or port. Set off with your guide to take in highlights like the Parliament, Town Hall, St. Catherine’s Passage, and historic churches and cathedrals. End your time in the city with a few hours of free time to sightsee, shop, and dine on your own before the return transfer.
  • Optimize your time in Tallinn with a guided tour to cover the highlights
  • Learn about the city’s history as you explore the old town attractions
  • Easy logistics with round-trip transport from your hotel or port
  • Time to take in the city, browse the shops, and grab a bite on your own

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Walking tour of Tallinn with a professional tour guide
  • Round-trip transportation from the cruise ship port of Tallinn
  • 2 hours of free time for shopping, lunch and exploring
  • Small Group Tour with maximum of 24 passengers per Guide
  • Gratuities
    Gratuities are optional but welcome if you enjoyed the service.
  • Food and drink
  • Entrance fee - None required

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Tallinn Cruise Harbour
    Logi tn 4/2, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia

    When you disembark from your cruise ship, please make your way outside the terminal entrance, towards the city. One of our representatives will be waiting for you displaying a greeting sign that reads: “VEXPERIO".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Tallinn Estonia Cruise Port

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Tallinn Old Town

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Toompea Castle

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Parliament of Estonia

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

St Mary's Cathedral

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Tallinn Old Town

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

8

St. Nicholas' Orthodox Church

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

9

Tallinn Town Hall

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

10

St. Catherine's Passage

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

11

Viru Gates

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

12

Port of Tallinn

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful, wonderful!!!

Debbie_F, Jun 2026
The small group tour with our family was very informative and our guide, Hanne was wonderful. My husband has a disability and Hanne kept at a slower pace to accommodate us. The information shared was very interesting. Hanne answered every question we had. I would highly recommend this option if you really want an in depth experience.

Excellent

Robert_S, Jun 2026
A very Well organised and exceptionally good tour. Highly recommended. Just the right amount of time.

Great tour

sandra_h, Jun 2026
It was a great day with beautiful sights and great information. However, it is a good amount of walking and all over cobblestone or uneven ground.

Tallinn tour

TerriVoss, Jun 2026
We got a lot of information about Tallinn and Estonia. We walked thru old Tailinn. There was about 90 minutes to shop or eat

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Terri, Thank you very much for your review — we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the information about Tallinn and Estonia interesting. As a small note, Tallinn’s Old Town is not accessible by vehicle, so some walking is always required in that area. However, the tour pace is adjusted to the group to ensure it remains comfortable, and there is always free time included for shopping or dining, as you experienced. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Best regards, Natalia Vexperio

We had a fantastic time...

Alex_H, Jun 2026
We had a fantastic time exploring Tallinn. The tour was well organised and gave us a great overview of the city, especially the beautiful Old Town and its history. Everything moved at a comfortable pace and we felt like we saw all the highlights without feeling rushed. It was a really enjoyable day and a great way to make the most of our time in Tallinn. Highly recommended.

Tallin & Peter - Great Combination!

Marilyn_M, Jun 2026
It is a beautiful city not to be missed! Peter our guide was excellent and provided a detailed history of this wonderful place. We had lots of fun and a great day! Highly recommend this experience!

Loved Tallinn!

James_C, Jun 2026
This was a perfect tour to see the old city from cruise ship. Our guide (Peter) was just terrific. The America-born tour guide was superb for the outing. Really enjoyed the beautiful city.

Wonderful tour of a place I did not expect much from - I was wrong!

James_P, Jun 2026
I was very pleasantly surprised by this tour - I had never heard of Tallinn before this trip and was not at all sure what to expect. I absolutely LOVED the entire tour - from the sights to the food - I just wish I could remember the name of the tour guide because she was just a wonderful person with a rich knowledge of the entire area and history.

Interesting

Sharon_B, May 2026
A lot of walking with hills and steps and it was too long, we ended up walking back to the ship should be one hour free time not two

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Sharon, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the duration and amount of walking did not fully meet your expectations. Please note that free time can vary depending on traffic conditions, timing on the day, and the overall flow of the excursion. If you are looking for a more flexible experience with adjustable timing and itinerary, we would recommend considering our private tour options, which can be fully customized to your preferences. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Natalia Vexperio

Fantastic tour of Tallinn!!

Pam_W, May 2026
Helena was the best guide!! So knowledgeable and friendly. Super informative and entertaining, she gave some great recommendations for eating and shopping as well. It was easy to find the guides at the port which is sometimes an issue. Highly recommend this tour!

Excellent Tour Guide....

Marcia_P, May 2026
Excellent Tour Guide. Small group of 18 people. Did this off a cruise and the tour company picked us up, drove us to old town starting point, and then picked us up at the end after free time to wander on our own. Highly recommend

Great tour! Helena was...

Mary_K, May 2026
Great tour! Helena was the perfect guide. So knowledgeable regarding history of this region. We would not have understood this area if we walked around on our own.

This was such a great...

Jody_W, May 2026
This was such a great walking tour. I usually get very bored on these types of tours but Eric did a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable, interesting and projected his voice well.

Wonderful experience

RobinLynn_C, May 2026
This was a wonderful tour! Our tour guide (a female with brown hair in a red ball cap) was excellent. She was interesting, knowledgeable, entertaining, friendly and personable. She was very easy to understand. I highly recommend this tour.

Really Great Tallinn Tour

William_M, May 2026
Yana provided an excellent overview of Tallinn historical district. She was not afraid to discuss challenges with former occupations including both Nazi, Germany and USSR right after WWII. She discussed their fear of Russian aggression in the current environment with their invasion of Ukraine. She discussed Estonia government, social programs, etc. I found it interesting to hear of their mother’s incentives to allow paid time and Joe security. To address former population decline, she mentioned it was not uncommon for young mothers to have 3 children. A lot of countries could use policies like these. It was not all serious discussions as she mixed in humor and historical stories. We took this tour from a cruise ship. Transport from the ship and return after a couple hours free time were included.

Tallinn

Elise_H, May 2026
Tour Guide is good n we get to know Tallinn better ! Overall tour schedule is good ! Happy with the tour schedule !

Exceeded our Expectations

Randy_B, Oct 2025
We entirely enjoyed our day! Estonia has such an interesting history and Tallinn is a beautiful city. Our guide, Ingrid, was exceptional and she made sure we experienced all the highlights. She was very patient while we shopped for Amber and had fun helping us make our selections. She helped us find locally made Estonia gifts that was a priority for us. This day exceeded all our expectations!

Information and walk in Tallin!

Riccardo_D, Oct 2025
A fun and educational overview of Tallin our guide was very knowledgeable. It included free time which was great.

This excursion was a...

Steven_S, Oct 2025
This excursion was a highlight of our trip. Peter, our guide, did absolute awesome job explaining the history of the city/country in addition to telling us wonderful tales. We would highly recommend this tour if you only have a few hours in port.

Beautiful Tallin

JOHN_H, Oct 2025
Tallin for me was my favorite stop on a two week Scandanavian and Baltic capitals cruise. One of the most original medieval cities in Europe. Tallin is quite compact and easy to walk, recommend walking from the upper town to the lower. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, she also shared her experiences living under both communism and post Soviet government.

Recommend this walking tour

Mary_J, Sep 2025
We really enjoyed this tour. Tallinn is a beautiful city filled with so much history. Our guide did a great job covering the history and high points of the city. We started at the top of the hill and worked our way down which was appreciated. Our transport to/from the cruise ship was prompt and reliable. Overall great experience.

Good Intro to Tallinn

William_P, Sep 2025
A wonderful introduction to Tallinn, gave us a great overview of the town & the history. The pace was very relaxed & never felt rushed, would recommend

The Best Day in Tallinn

Sandra_F, Sep 2025
Anna was the perfect guide. The tour was well paced, and she provided so much important and useful information, along with interesting, human stories. She also provided tips for enjoying all Tallinn offers on our own, after the tour. Highly recommended!

Old town not to missed

rmjcha2, Jul 2025
Our guide Janna was very knowledgeable and led us on marvellous tour of the upper and lower old town. We saw everything with time at the end to wander around ,shop and have a meal.

Good way to see Tallin

John_R, Jul 2025
3hrs with opportunity to sit in places. Very interesting tour with knowledgeable guide. Giving historical context. Lots of walking on cobblestones. Time to shop and eat. Definitely recommend.

Tallinn Tour

Philip_V, Jul 2025
Wonderful experience. Our tour guide was great! Tour was well paced and easy to get back to our ship.

Beautiful Tallinn

Rudolf_W, Jun 2025
Beautiful city and great tour. Great sights including the Toompea castle, St.Nicolas church, St. Panteleimon’s cathedral and Town hall square.

Love Tallin

Maria_D, Jun 2025
I wasn't expecting too much from it but wow. Tallin it's really amazing and the tour lady Jenna is excellent. 100% recommended!

Great walking tour!

Martha_M, Jun 2025
We had a fantastic time exploring Tallinn with our guide, Eva Maria! We were met at the cruise terminal as instructed and travelled by small bus to the highest part of Old Tallinn. From there, we walked and explored as our guide shared the history of her city. We also had time on our own to shop and explore before being picked up and taken back to our ship.

The Best Tour Ever!

Deborah_D, Jun 2025
Our tour guide was henry.That's his name in english.He was well versed in architecture and the history. He also gave fun facts and legends. He was kind and considerate too. It was our first visit to Estonia we will return.
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