Tallinn Day Tour with Artsantaxi is a private sightseeing day in your own car or minivan with a licensed guide. In one day you see the Old Town, Toompea, Kadriorg and Pirita, and the driver takes you from one sight to the next, so you save your time and energy for the city itself.
Tallinn is one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe, and its Old Town is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. From May to October cruise ships call at the port of Tallinn, and many visitors want to see the highlights in just a few hours. A private guided tour by car lets you do this at a relaxed pace without long walks.
A Tallinn tour takes 4 to 6 hours on average. That is enough time to enjoy the architecture, take photos, stroll around and hear interesting stories. The route covers Tallinn, and if you wish you can also visit Pirita, Viimsi and the Estonian Open Air Museum.
Tallinn Day Tour: Sample Itinerary
Morning. The driver picks you up at your hotel, the port or the airport. The day starts in the Upper Town on Toompea Hill, by Toompea Castle and Tall Hermann tower, and the walk then leads down to the Lower Town, St. Olaf's Church and Town Hall Square. The car waits for you at the finish point of the walk.
Midday. Time for lunch in the Old Town, at a place your guide recommends or wherever you like.
Afternoon. By car to Kadriorg Park, Kadriorg Palace and the Presidential Palace, then along the seafront to Pirita. If modern Tallinn interests you more, we go to Telliskivi Creative City. On request we add Viimsi or the Estonian Open Air Museum.
This is only an example. The tour is private, so we build the route around your interests, your pace and the time you have.
Tallinn Old Town
Cobbled streets, city walls and towers, merchant houses with steep roofs, Gothic churches and cozy squares give the Old Town its medieval atmosphere. At the same time it is a lively district, where galleries, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops sit next to the ancient walls.
St. Olaf's Church
St. Olaf's Church, Oleviste in Estonian, was first mentioned in 1267 and is named after the Norwegian king Olaf Haraldsson. When it was completed, its spire reached 159 meters, making it one of the tallest buildings in Europe of its time. The spire was visible from afar and served as a landmark for ships. The Reformation in Estonia began at this church in the 16th century. Today the spire is 123.7 meters high, and the viewing platform at about 60 meters offers one of the best views of Tallinn.
Toompea Castle
The castle on Toompea Hill has been a symbol of power in Estonia for centuries, and today it houses the Estonian parliament, the Riigikogu. The Danes began building the fortress in the 13th century, and in the mid-14th century the castle was sold to the Livonian Order. The western and northern wings and three of the four towers have survived, including Tall Hermann. The Estonian national flag is raised on this tower every day.
Town Hall Square
Town Hall Square, Raekoja plats in Estonian, is the heart of the Old Town. Here stands the only fully preserved Gothic town hall in Northern Europe. In summer the square is full of cafe terraces and live music, and in winter it hosts one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. According to tradition, the first Christmas tree in Europe was put up here in 1441. There is also a local custom: stand on the compass rose stone so that you can see five spires, the Town Hall, St. Olaf's, Holy Spirit, St. Nicholas and the Dome Church, and make a wish.
Presidential Palace in Kadriorg
In Kadriorg Park, next to Kadriorg Palace, stands the official residence of the President of Estonia. It was built in 1938 to a design by architect Alar Kotli, and the balcony columns are made of Vasalemma marble. During the Soviet period it housed the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR, and since 1992 it has again been the residence of the president. The grounds are open for walks, and an honor guard stands at the entrance.
Telliskivi Creative City
Telliskivi grew up on the site of 19th-century railway workshops and the Soviet Kalinin electrical factory. Today it has more than 10 buildings with exhibitions, concerts, coworking spaces and markets, hosting about 800 events a year. You will find graffiti, galleries, vintage shops and cafes, as well as the Fotografiska photography museum.
Day Tour by Minivan for Families and Groups
For a family or a group of friends, a minivan is the most comfortable way to spend a day in Tallinn. Mercedes-Benz V-Class seats up to 7 passengers and Mercedes-Benz Vito up to 8, so the whole group travels together, in one car and with one guide.
The hourly price is the same for the whole group: 40 EUR per hour for the minivan, however many of you are on board. Child seats for any age are provided at no extra cost.
Example: a 5-hour day tour for a family of 6 in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class costs 200 EUR for the car and 225 EUR for the guide, if you would like one.
What the Tallinn Day Tour Includes
Your guide and driver meet you at the port, the ferry terminal, the airport or the railway station. You travel between the sights by car, and the driver takes you right to the entrance of each museum and park. If your walk starts in the Upper Town and ends in the Lower Town, the driver will wait for you at the finish point. This makes the tour especially convenient if you are short on time or find it hard to walk a lot.
All our guides are licensed and can lead the tour in any language. The tour is private, so you can shorten it or stay longer anywhere you like. We always bring cruise passengers back to the port on time, read more on our Tallinn shore excursion page.
Other Trips with Artsantaxi
We can assign a driver to you for several days. If you would like to leave the city, for example to Lahemaa National Park, see our Tallinn ↔ Lahemaa tour: Viru Bog. We also offer transfers to other cities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, for example to Tartu.
All vehicles pass regular technical inspections and have air conditioning, drinking water and wet wipes. Child seats are available. Artsantaxi works 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Tallinn day tour?
Usually 4 to 6 hours. The tour is private, so you can make it shorter or longer.
Can we book the tour without a guide?
Yes. The driver will take you to every location on the route, and you pay only for the car.
How many people fit in the minivan?
Mercedes-Benz V-Class seats up to 7 passengers and Mercedes-Benz Vito up to 8. For larger groups we offer buses.
Is the tour suitable for cruise passengers?
Yes. We meet you at the port and always bring you back to the ship on time.
Are Pirita and the Open Air Museum included?
Yes. Trips to Pirita, Viimsi and the Estonian Open Air Museum are included in the city tour price.
Tour Prices and Booking Details
The city tour stays within Tallinn, so the price is lower than for countryside tours. Trips to Pirita, Viimsi and the Estonian Open Air Museum are included in this price.
Sedan for 1, 2 or 3 passengers: 30 EUR per hour.
Minivan Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Mercedes-Benz Vito for groups of 4 to 8: 40 EUR per hour.
Buses with 18, 24 and 55 seats for groups of more than 8: our manager will calculate the price for your route.
Guide in any language: 45 EUR per hour, paid separately.
If you do not need a guide, your driver will easily take you to every location on the route.
Honest pricing: a fixed rate agreed in advance, with no hidden extras.
Payment: cash, bank card, PayPal or invoice for companies.
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