12-Hour Tallinn Old Town Tour from Helsinki with Round-Trip Ferry

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Round-trip ferry journey between Helsinki and Tallinn
• 02 Guided walking tour through Tallinn Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 03 See Tallinn Town Hall in the city's historic main square
• 04 Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Toompea Castle
• 05 Discover Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower

Embark on a round-trip ferry journey from Helsinki to Tallinn and explore Tallinn Old Town, Estonia's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a guided walking tour, discover the city's architectural highlights, including Tallinn Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and the historic Kiek in de Kök defensive tower. After your tour, return to the harbour for the ferry back to Helsinki and relax with the onboard services during the crossing.

Embark on a round-trip ferry journey from Helsinki to Tallinn and explore Tallinn Old Town, Estonia's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tallinn, Helsinki

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ferry to Tallinn and Guided Old Town Tour

• Take the ferry at 9:00 am from Helsinki port and arrive in Tallinn at 11:15 am. Ferry check-in closes 30 minutes before departure, so due to morning peak-hour traffic, please be ready for the trip on time.
• In Tallinn, meet your tour guide and begin your 3-hour tour from the harbour.
• See the main city square, Tallinn Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Toompea Castle. Tallinn, Estonia's capital on the Baltic Sea, has retained its walled, cobblestoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. The Old Town, dating from around the 15th century, is Estonia's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• After the tour, you will be transferred to the port at around 5:30 pm to prepare for your departure to Helsinki.
• On the ferry back to Helsinki, you can relax and enjoy the services on board. You will arrive in Helsinki at 9:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 3-hour guided tour in Tallinn
• Round-trip ferry
• Transport between Tallinn Old Town and the harbour

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses
• Pick-up and drop-off from the hotel to the harbour

What to bring

• Very important: bring your passport.
• We will send you the cruise tickets and tour instructions; please print them and bring them with you.
• Please make sure your phone is on during the tour day.
• Both printed booking confirmation and e-tickets are accepted.
• We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
• In summer, the weather may change rapidly, so it is good to bring a light coat or cardigan and an umbrella just in case.
• In winter, warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat are recommended, as the temperature can be as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
• It is recommended that you have travel insurance because, in the very unlikely event of an accident, healthcare costs may be high.

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In this event, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tallinn Terminal A Sadama 25, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia

Tour start

Helsinki, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.