Top Travel Destinations in Tallinn: Best 4 Days Tallinn Itinerary

Day 1 | Morning

Tallinn Town Hall

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-6/30,Mon-Fri,10:00am-4:00pm;Closed from 1/1-6/30,Sat-Sun;Open from 7/1-8/31,Tue-Sat,11:00am-4:00pm;Open from 9/1-12/31,Mon-Fri,10:00am-4:00pm;Closed from 9/1-12/31,Sat-Sun

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Raekoja plats 1, 10114 Tallinn

The Tallinn Town Hall, built in the early 14th century, is located next to Raekoja Plats, a Gothic building. Since 1530, the roof of the town hall has stood the symbol of Tallinn - the guardian Thomas, when you climb to the top, you can overlook the whole city. In June every year, it is the Old Town Festival (OldTownDays), which usually lasts for 4 days. There will be many vendors in the Town Hall and the square next to it, and several concerts, dances and medieval themed carnivals will be held.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Central of Tallinn Old Town ㅡ Weekend also opens a handicraft market. Talin traditional black bread or wooden props (spoon ㆍ butter knife ㆍ pedestal ㆍ domestic etc.) and woolen products (hats ㆍ guardian ㆍ gloves etc.) are nice and ㅡ delicious meals and beer and so on in restaurants around the square Street performances together are also enjoyable.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Tallinn Town Hall, St Mary's Cathedral next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

St Mary's Cathedral

Ticket Price: 2 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Toom-Kooli 6, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia

Nestled in the middle of Toompea Hill, this radiant medieval church is the famous dome church. It is the main Lutheran church in Estonia, built before 1233. Because of continuous renovations and reconstructions, the church shows a mixed architectural style. Although the main building of the church is from the 14th century, its Baroque tower top was added in the late 1770s. Historically, it was the church of the German aristocratic upper class in Estonia, which can be clearly confirmed as soon as you enter the church door. The interior of the church is filled with exquisite 17th to 20th century noble coat of arms and 13th to 18th century tombstones. Famous people buried here include Pontus de la Gardie, who led the Swedish army in the Great Northern War, and the Baltic-German Admiral Adam Johann von Krusenstern, who led Russia's first expeditionary force.

Reviews from Real Guests:

BEARLTU: A wonderful church, established before 1233 and repeatedly rebuilt. There are more than 100 Coat of Arms, made in memorial to dead people, which are wonderfully colorful and intricately designed.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Schlössle Hotel - the Leading Hotels of the World is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Schlössle Hotel - the Leading Hotels of the World

The stylish 5-star Schlossle Hotel is housed in 13th and 14th-century buildings and located in the centre of Tallinn’s Old Town. It offers rooms with antique furniture, free Wi-Fi iPads available in all the rooms and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. All non-smoking air-conditioned rooms at the Schlossle are bright and decorated with high-quality fabrics and features. Each comes with a complimentary minibar and snacks. Guests benefit from a one-way transfer, breakfast and usage of sauna included in the room rate. A'la carte and buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant, and a glass of sparkling wine is served for breakfast. Guests can relax in the sauna, which is free between 7 and 11 a.m. or try a selection of massage treatments. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange limousine. Bicycles are also available. Schlossle Hotel is situated 150 metres from the Raekoja Plats and historic Town Hall. City's main railway station, the Balti Jaam, is only 650 metres away. Tallinn Lennart Meri Aiport is located 5,5 km away.

Day 2 | Morning

Walls of Tallinn

Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-5/31,Mon-Wed,Fri-Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open from 6/1-8/31,11:00am-7:00pm;Open from 9/1-10/31,Mon-Wed,Fri-Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31,Mon-Tue,Fri-Sun,11:00am-4:00pm;Open from 1/1-3/31,Mon-Tue,Fri-Sun,11:00am-4:00pm;Open from 1/8-2/28,11:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 9/22-9/23

Ticket Price: 2 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Väike-Kloostri tn 1, Tallinn

Tallinn not only has a well-preserved ancient city, but also has a 2-kilometer-long ancient city wall. You can also climb the tower and experience first-hand how the moat guards defend against intruders. Part of the city wall, open to the public, connects the towers of Nunna, Sauna and Kuldjala. In the ancient city, you can also look at the city walls. The better viewing points are at the Patkuli Viewpoint (Patkuli) in Toompea and the Tower Square (Tornideväljak) near the railway station.

Reviews from Real Guests:

A vida de viagem: This tiny Baltic capital Tallinn really has a medieval European flavor, and likes the old towers and stone roads on the ground, just like the city in the Ring!

John Sanchez: beautiful place to walk around during the summer and have a great lunch by the park

Day 2 | Afternoon

Toompea Hill nearby is the top choice before you leave Walls of Tallinn and hit the road.

Toompea Hill

Opening Hours: Open from 5:02am-4:33pm

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Lossi plats 1a, 10137 Tallinn, Estonia

The Cathedral Mountain is a limestone hill in the center of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located west of the Municipal Square and about 20-30 meters above the city. It is now the seat of the Estonian government and parliament. The scenery of the Cathedral Mountain is like an English park in the 19th century. On the top of the mountain is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Tallinn, built in the 13th century. After many renovations and reconstructions, the church shows a mixed architectural style with a baroque tower top. In addition, there is the Angel Bridge built in 1838 on the top of the mountain, which overlooks the whole city. Other attractions include Devil's Bridge built in 1913, the Observatory and more. In autumn, the Toodo Mountains are fully dyed, with rich colors and unique flavors.

Reviews from Real Guests:

John Sanchez: excellent place with super service

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection in advance, because all the tourists head to Toompea Hill love staying at it.

Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection

Only 70 metres from Tallinn's Town Hall Square, this luxurious 5-star hotel is housed in a historic building dating from 1878. It offers free WiFi and features an indoor pool, a hot tub and the exclusive Elemis spa.Each room at the Telegraaf is air conditioned and features a flat-screen satellite TV and a bathroom with bathrobes and slippers.The exclusive à la carte Restaurant Tchaikovsky serves Russian and French cuisine. Due to its popularity, it is advisable to make reservations in advance. The lobby bar offers a wide selection of wines, cocktails, and other drinks. Telegraaf Hotel also provides a 24-hour room service.Hotel Telegraaf’s spa facilities include a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam bath. Beauty treatments are also available. For an additional surcharge, the hotel organises an airport shuttle.Toompea Castle is 600 metres away, and the picturesque St. Catherine’s Passage is just a few steps from the Telegraaf.

Day 3 | Morning

St. Nicholas' Church and Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 5/1-9/30,Tue-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/1-12/31,Wed-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-4/30,Wed-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 6 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Niguliste 3, 10146 Tallinn

To the southwest of La Koya Square is the famous St. Nicholas Church in Tallinn, which is also one of the largest churches in Tallinn. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of fishermen and sailors, and the church was built in the 13th century and was partially bombed by the Soviet Union during World War II. Today the church is a religious art museum, where concerts are often held. There is a religious flower of "Dance of Death" in the church, which is worth seeing. You can also climb through the narrow stairs to the top of the church, where you can overlook the panoramic view of Tallinn city.

Reviews from Real Guests:

BEARLTU: It is hard to miss this landmark. It is located in the heart of the old town.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming St. Nicholas' Church and Museum, St. Olav's Church next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

St. Olav's Church

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-0:00am

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Lai 50, 10133 Tallinn

St. Olaf's Cathedral was built in the 13th century. It is a Gothic-style church. The church was originally 159 meters high. It was once the tallest building in the world (1549-1625), but it was destroyed by war. The church that tourists see today was rebuilt later. It is about 124 meters high. It is the taller building in the old town of Tallinn and one of the landmarks of Tallinn. The light in the church is very dim, and the decoration is relatively simple. You can climb up the tower of the church with your hands and feet, and you can see a good view from it. Before the Danish conquest of Tallinn in 1219, St. Olaf's Cathedral was the center of the Scandinavian community of Old Tallinn. There is a legend that the man who built the church, named Olaf, fell to his death from the top of the tower, and it is said that snakes and toads crawled out of his mouth when his body hit the ground. In the nearby chapel of Our Lady there are frescoes depicting this event.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious St. Olav's Church, Swissotel Tallinn nearby is the best place to stay.

Swissotel Tallinn

The hotel with its facilities is excellent for business and leisure travellers and boasts 2 restaurants- 2 bars- Spa and Wellness with gym - business centre- meeting facilities for up to 700- a cigar lounge - an Executive Lounge and free WiFi

Day 4 | Morning

Church of the Holy Spirit

Ticket Price: 1.5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Pühavaimu 2, Tallinn 10123

The Church of the Holy Spirit is located on the north side of La Coya Square. It is speculated that it may have been built in the first half of the 13th century to the 14th century. In 1684 and 2002, the church suffered fires, but was repaired afterwards. This church is a religious building in Tallinn from the 14th century that still retains its original form. The Church of the Holy Spirit is simple and simple in appearance, with a baroque spire. The exterior of the church features an ornate old bell, a favorite subject for photographers in Tallinn. There are also exquisite interior wood carvings in the church, dating back to 1684, which include Baroque pews, as well as Renaissance podiums.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Kadriorg Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Church of the Holy Spirit and hit the road.

Kadriorg Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: A. Weizenbergi 26, 10127 Tallinn, Estonia

The Kadriau Garden is a baroque garden palace complex built for Tsar Peter I in 1718, and was one of the summer palaces of the Tsar at that time. Today it is a relaxing place for all ages in Tallinn. During spring and summer, visitors can find manicured gardens and flowerbeds here, but most of the park retains natural features such as meadows and forests. There is also a unique Japanese garden designed by MasaoSone, a famous Japanese landscape architect.

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