Shore Excursion: Old Town Tallinn and Kadriorg-Pirita Seaside

Tallinn, Estonia

Maximize your time in Tallin with this shore excursion to Old Town and Kadriorg-Pirita. See Kadriorg Park, the palace built by Peter the Great for Catherine I, the Song Festival grounds, and Pirita Seaside. Enjoy a walking tour of Old Town Tallin with your English-speaking guide on this 5 hour tour.

Meet your English-speaking guide right outside the gate at the Tallin Cruise Terminal. You will spend 5 hours in the Estonian capital. Drive to Kadriorg Park and see the palace built by Peter the Great for Catherine I. See the iconic Song Festival grounds and the Soviet-style Olympic Village. You will have plenty of time for photo opportunities. 

Head to Old Town Tallin with its well-persevered medieval architecture. As you approach, the view of the scenic skyline is breathtaking. Enjoy a short break, which is the perfect time to do some shopping. Then, it is time to enjoy a walking tour of Old Town. You will start from Upper Old Town, where the Toompea Castle is located with great views of Lower Old Town. Visit Nevsky Cathedral and unwind with a nice coffee break before continuing.

After your break, you will go to Lower Old Town. There you can see the fortified town wall with its 25 towers, the Town Hall, and one of oldest pharmacies in the world. The tour will conclude near Catherine’s Passage and the Viru Gates, which has a lively pedestrian area where you’ll have some free time to explore and do some shopping before heading back to the ship.