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Tallinn, Estonia Travel Guide

Medieval walls and a two-hour ferry to Helsinki

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Why visit Tallinn

Tallinn’s Old Town sits inside 1.9 km of medieval wall with 20 towers still standing, and the Town Hall Square has hosted a market since the 13th century. The wooden houses of Kalamaja and the Telliskivi Creative City are a 15-minute walk from the station, and Kumu is one of the strongest modern art museums in the region. Ferries to Helsinki take two hours, so a day trip there and back fits a single afternoon.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

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€700–€1,260 for 2 travelers · 7 nights

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3 days in Tallinn: what to eat & see

D1 Day 1

Morning

Raekoja plats, the Town Hall & Raeapteek pharmacy

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Afternoon

Toompea Hill: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral & Kiek in de Kök

Evening

St Olaf’s Church tower, dinner on Rataskaevu street

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D2 Day 2

Morning

Telliskivi Creative City & Balti Jaam market

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Afternoon

Kadriorg Palace, park & the Kumu art museum

Evening

Kalamaja wooden houses & Noblessner port

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D3 Day 3

Morning

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour museum

Afternoon

Tallinn TV Tower & Pirita beach

Evening

Cellar dinner at Olde Hansa in the Old Town

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Sõir is a traditional Estonian fresh cheese made from quark, eggs, and butter, sliced onto dark rye bread with radishes and fresh dill during the summer months.

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