1, 2 & 3 Day Tallinn Itineraries

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Day 1: Old Town Squares & Walls

Morning (09:00 - 10:30)

Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), Tallinn, Estonia

Start the morning on Tallinn's central medieval square, taking in the Gothic Town Hall facade and the pastel Hanseatic-era merchant houses around it.

Tickets: No reservation required; free entry to the square itself at any time.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Late morning (11:00 - 11:45)

Hellemann Tower and Town Wall, Müürivahe 48, Tallinn, Estonia

Walk the covered timber-roofed passage along nearly 200 meters of Tallinn's surviving medieval city wall, with views over the Old Town rooftops.

Tickets: No advance booking; ticket sold on-site at the Hellemann Tower entrance. Included free with the Tallinn Card.

Duration: ~30 - 45 min

Travel: ~10 min walk from Town Hall Square

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) 2. Hellemann Tower and Town Wall

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Town Hall Square is free to visit at any time — no pass needed.
• Hellemann Tower and the wall walkway are included free with the Tallinn Card.
• The Town Hall building itself (fronting the square) only opens June-August; its tower climb is a separate seasonal ticket.

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Day 2: Toompea Hill & Fortifications

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Morning (09:00 - 09:30)

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Lossi plats 10, Tallinn, Estonia

Visit Tallinn's onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral, built 1894-1900 directly opposite Toompea Castle, seat of the Estonian parliament.

Tickets: Free entry at any time, no ticket needed; modest dress is expected and brief closures occur around services.

Duration: ~20 - 30 min

Late morning (10:00 - 11:30)

Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Passages, Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn, Estonia

Descend from Toompea Hill to explore four connected fortification towers and a guided walk through the underground Bastion Passages tunnels.

Tickets: No advance booking for individual visitors; the Bastion Passages section runs as a guided walk at set times. Included free with the Tallinn Card.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~15 - 20 min walk downhill from Toompea

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 2. Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Passages

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Alexander Nevsky Cathedral needs no pass or ticket — it has always been free.
• Kiek in de Kök's single ticket covers all four towers plus the Bastion Passages, and is included free with the Tallinn Card.
• While on Toompea, the nearby Patkuli and Kohtuotsa viewing platforms (free, no ticket) give the best panoramic views over the Lower Town.

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Day 3: Museums & the Harbour

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Morning (09:30 - 12:00)

Seaplane Harbour, Vesilennuki 6, Tallinn, Estonia

Explore the Estonian Maritime Museum's seaplane hangar branch, a short public-transport ride north of the Old Town, with a historic submarine and seaplanes on display.

Tickets: No advance booking for individual visitors; included on the Tallinn Card, which also covers the tram/bus ride there.

Duration: ~2 - 2.5 h

Travel: ~15 min by public transport from the Old Town

Afternoon (13:30 - 15:30)

Kadriorg Palace, Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, Estonia

Visit the Baroque palace and park built by Peter the Great, now home to the Kadriorg Art Museum, then stroll the surrounding public park.

Tickets: No advance booking for individual visitors; the museum is included on the Tallinn Card, and the park itself is always free.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Travel: ~20 min by tram from Seaplane Harbour

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Seaplane Harbour 2. Kadriorg Palace

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both museums today are confirmed included on the Tallinn Card, along with the public transport connecting them.
• Kadriorg Park is free to walk at any time, even without visiting the palace museum inside it.
• This day works well on a 48- or 72-hour Tallinn Card, since it adds meaningfully to the sites already covered on Days 1 and 2.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Tallinn Itineraries

Day 1: Old Town Squares & Walls

Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), Tallinn, Estonia

Hellemann Tower and Town Wall, Müürivahe 48, Tallinn, Estonia

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: Toompea Hill & Fortifications

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Lossi plats 10, Tallinn, Estonia

Kiek in de Kök and Bastion Passages, Komandandi tee 2, Tallinn, Estonia

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 3: Museums & the Harbour

Seaplane Harbour, Vesilennuki 6, Tallinn, Estonia

Kadriorg Palace, Weizenbergi 37, Tallinn, Estonia

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