Description
Points of Interest
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your comprehensive six-hour tour begins with a motorcoach ride to Toompea Hill. View Toompea Castle, a massive, medieval stone castle that houses Estonia's current parliament. Stroll Palace Square, grandly overseen by Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, an ornate 19th century Russian Orthodox basilica. Nearby is also Estonia's oldest church, Tallinn's beloved Dome Church, founded in 1219 by Danish conquerors. Continue to a scenic overlook for sweeping views over the spires of Tallinn's Lower Old Town. Then, head downhill to the Town Hall Square with its Gothic Town Hall, completed in 1404 and topped with a weathervane "Old Thomas," the city's enduring symbol. Here you will also stop to visit the Town Hall Pharmacy. Pause for a traditional lunch, then continue to the Rotermann Quarter, a former industrial area, which has now found a new function. Rejoin the motorcoach for the ride to port.
Special Notes:
In order to reach Upper Old Town, guests must walk up the hill for approximately 325-425 yards depending on where the coaches are parked. This tour does not include visit to the Dome Church. The order of the visited sights may vary to avoid overcrowding. The order of the visited sites may vary. May steps are navigated on this tour approximately 200 in total. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.Medical Restriction:
Guests must be fit to walk on uneven surfaces, and to negotiate numerous steps.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.