A Tour of Estonia鈥檚 Capital Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia
Any city visit inevitably draws you to the classical 鈥榦ld town鈥� hub, where most of its history is embedded. But to really get to know a place, you have to look beyond its tourist facade to see its true soul. So when we visited Tallinn, we set out to discover the sides of the city that were out of the ordinary. So come with us as we bring you on a tour of Estonia鈥檚 capital Tallinn that might just surprise you.
Estonia is the northern most of the Baltic states, sitting on the precarious edges of Russia and within just a handful of miles from Finland. Its capital Tallinn is nestled on the northern coast, and with its UNESCO old town is a major draw for Cruise ships and international tourists alike. It is said to be one of Europe鈥檚 finest medieval citadels, and with history dating back to the 13th century with tales of Danes,聽Swedes聽and Soviets all vying for the prize over the eons, it is easy to see why so many seek its treasures.
In this blog we want to share our personally shaped itinerary when we visited in the heatwave of summer 2025. I make a point, as a nature lover, to plan our urban visits with a bit more of an alternative edge than the tourist norm. Now don鈥檛 get me wrong, what is on offer for a tourist is breathtaking all on its own. However, for those more discerning travellers who wish to get beneath the skin of a place, then this blog is written just for you. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Estonia is the northern most of the Baltic states, sitting on the precarious edges of Russia and within just a handful of miles from Finland. Its capital Tallinn is nestled on the northern coast, and with its UNESCO old town is a major draw for Cruise ships and international tourists alike. It is said to be one of Europe鈥檚 finest medieval citadels, and with history dating back to the 13th century with tales of Danes,聽Swedes聽and Soviets all vying for the prize over the eons, it is easy to see why so many seek its treasures.
In this blog we want to share our personally shaped itinerary when we visited in the heatwave of summer 2025. I make a point, as a nature lover, to plan our urban visits with a bit more of an alternative edge than the tourist norm. Now don鈥檛 get me wrong, what is on offer for a tourist is breathtaking all on its own. However, for those more discerning travellers who wish to get beneath the skin of a place, then this blog is written just for you. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Tour of Estonia鈥檚 Capital Tallinn
Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Davies
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Guide Location: Estonia » Tallinn
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Davies
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Russian Orthodox Church
- St Olaf鈥檚 Church
- Little Deer statue
- Rataskaevu 16
- castle
- Danish Garden
- Linda鈥檚 Monument
- Linnahall
- Balti Jamaa Turg
- Russalke Angel
- Kadriorg Palace
- Broken Line
- concrete electricity pole
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