Go East – Private 1 Day Trip to Russian Border

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Tallinn, Estonia

10 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get more out of your time in Tallinn by heading northeast to the Russian border towns of Narva and Narva-Jõesuu. The trip is private and exclusively for your party, which means plenty of room to stretch out in the vehicle and a more personalized service. Along the way, see 13th-century castle ruins, Valaste waterfall, the bastion catacombs of Narva, and Narva-Jõesuu beach.

Enjoy a private trip to Russian border towns from Tallinn
A private tour means the trip can be personalized
Tour showcases both industrial landscapes and nature spots
See rare examples of classical Soviet-era architecture

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Video of your tour

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Agreed pick-up location

Meeting point

The War of Independence Victory Column
Vabaduse väljak, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia
Agreed pick-up location

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Rakvere's Central Square

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valaste Waterfall

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sillamae

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Narva Alexander's Cathedral

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Narva Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Narva Bastions

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Narva Joesuu

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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 26 reviews

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Great 1-Day Trip to the Estonian-Russian Border

Joseph_D, Aug 2026

The whole experience was exceptional. Our guide Juhan is a true pro. He picked us up promptly at the hotel and we headed north. We stopped at a few locations including the Valaste waterfall, and Narva-Jõesuu. The highlight was time in Narva which is on the border with Russia. His knowledge of history, Soviet-Estonian engagements and the role each town plays in modern Estonia made it an exceptional day.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you. It was a wonderful day for me as well.

Amazing

CHARRYL_H, Mar 2026

Had the most amazing time. I took a friend as an early birthday present and she too absolutely loved it. Juhan was our guide and full of knowledge. Couldn't of asked for a better day.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you and welcome back!

An excellent guide and wonderful tour!

Teresa_B, Jun 2025

The trip to Narva was wonderful. We wanted to visit a small village, Vasknarva, and Ruhan arranged the day so we could do everything we wished. Ruhan’s car was comfortable and clean and we felt well cared for as he drove safely and had umbrellas for rain, bottled water and even a phone charger when I forgot mine. Ruhan’s knowledge of this part of Estonia made him our perfect guide and his knowledge of everything from the history to the economics of the area meant he could answer all of our questions and include interesting insights.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

It was a special day out in the eastern side of Estonia. This is what private tours are good for.

Great day trip to eastern Estonia

Kostas_C, Jul 2024

Juhan was great. Very knowledgeable about Estonian history and the region. Long day and first 2 stops a little underwhelming but good for a break. Seeing Narva and the effects of Soviet occupation was sad but great history lesson. Being that close to the Russian border was fascinating. Juhan also let me swim in the Gulf of Finland on the way back! If have an extra day in Tallinn, Juhan did a great job showing us a different side of Estonia and would highly recommend. Thank you !!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for enjoying the day and we are always up to adjusting our tours according to your wishes.

Trip of a Lifetime!

Betty_B, May 2024

He showed us places off the beaten path and was very nice to accommodate our needs. He was very easy to talk to and always made sure he was showing us things we wanted to see. We loved getting that close to Russia.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you, ladies, for taking the long trip in Estonia and joining me for a beautiful drive along the north coast up to Narva and back.

Day trip to Narva and sightseeing

Viola_C, Feb 2020

Juhan gave us an exceptionally wonderful and informative tour. We were so pleased we had booked this trip and he absolutely made it well worth the outing. We saw many places, buildings and snacked, lunched inbetween. Great day trip. Thank you