Old Tallinn & its Medieval Past Private tour
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About the Activity
On this tour you will see all main Tallinn Old Town highlights and know more about daily life in the Middle Ages. We'll explore merchants dwellings, the 15-th century surviving pharmacy, the marketplace, the knights and nobility area, churches, Town Hall, artisans' and merchants' guild halls and, of course, city wall and towers. Along the walk you will know who lived in the upper and lower towns, who hadn't to pay fees to enter the city, how people treated drunkenness, the price of black pepper, why some young men were called Blackheads, the meaning behind the medieval proverb "Town's air makes anyone free" and much more... We invite you to Tallinn Old Town, that is Unesco Site with rare medieval ambience. Don't miss out!1 hour 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 3
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Guiding service
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Locations in the itinerary
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Tallinn Town Hall
Raekoja Plats 1, Tallinn, Estonia, 10146You will see the oldest surviving Town Hall in the Baltic région and Scandinavia and a medieval pharmacy with a small museum of medicines that were used in the Middle Ages. (Like earthworms for example...)) we will discuss punishments and celebrations that took place at the Town Hall square in those days....20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
Komandandi tee 2, , Tallinn, Estonia, 10130We will see and explore the preserved segment of city wall and some towers including the famous "Look in the kitchen" tower...10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Toompea Hill
Lossi Plats, , Tallinn, Estonia, 10133We will see the Upper Town Castle, Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, noblemen's palaces, Dome church, amber shops and viewing platforms.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Long Boot (Pikk Jalg)
, Tallinn, EstoniaThe oldest street in Tallinn, unique steep connection street between the Lower Town and the Upper Town15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
The Brotherhood of Blackheads was powerful unmarried merchants association. There are a lot of funny and heroic stories to tell. You will know about fines for brawls andthe incurrence of Christmas tree tradition.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The meeting point is on the stairs of Town Hall, Tallinn, EstoniaView Location
End point
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The meeting point is on the stairs of Town Hall, Tallinn, EstoniaView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Tallinn time to receive 100% refund.
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