Tallinn, Estonia - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a charming medieval city that blends rich history with a vibrant, modern atmosphere. Visit the UNESCO-protected Old Town, wander its cobblestone streets, and discover its unique Baltic charm.

Top things to do in Tallinn

Things to do in Tallinn include Town Hall Square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Tallinn

Here is what 3 days in Tallinn look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
Walking
43 min
  1. 1
    Viru GateCity gate
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  2. 2
    St. Olaf's ChurchChurch · Old Town
    200 m (🚶 4 min)
  3. 3
    Estonian Maritime Museum - Fat MargaretTower · Old Town
    500 m (🚶 8 min)
  4. 4
    Rotermann Quarter
    1.8 km (🚶 24 min)
  5. 5
    Kadriorg ParkPark
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste Museum)Church · Old Town
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  2. 2
    Toompea CastleCastle · Toompea
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    Alexander Nevsky CathedralChurch · Toompea
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  4. 4
    Town Hall SquareCity hall · Old Town
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  5. 5
    Town Hall Pharmacy
    250 m (🚶 7 min)
  6. 6
    St. Catherine's PassageMonastery · Old Town
    8.6 km
  7. 7
    Tallinn TV TowerTV tower · Pirita
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    City WallCity walls
    1.8 km (🚶 25 min)
  2. 2
    Seaplane HarbourHarbour · Tallinn
    250 m
  3. 3
    P401 Grif
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Tallinn?

Town Hall Square, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Kadriorg Park, Seaplane Harbour, Estonian Maritime Museum - Fat Margaret and 9 more. Town Hall Square: The vibrant central square of the Old Town, surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and the Gothic Town Hall.

What can you do in 3 days in Tallinn?

Day 1: Viru Gate, St. Olaf's Church, Estonian Maritime Museum - Fat Margaret, Rotermann Quarter. Day 2: St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste Museum), Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Town Hall Square. Day 3: City Wall, Seaplane Harbour, P401 Grif.

Which areas should you explore in Tallinn?

The itinerary for Tallinn runs through Old Town, Toompea, Pirita and Tallinn.

Which churches are worth seeing in Tallinn?

Churches worth seeing in Tallinn: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Toompea), St. Olaf's Church (Old Town) and St. Nicholas Church (Niguliste Museum) (Old Town).

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