The medieval Old Town and Toompea, then Kadriorg's palace, Kumu and the song stage, and a last day of viewpoints, a museum of occupation and the seaplane hangar.
3 days, 21 stopsPacked paceJun to Aug, or late Nov to Dec for the Christmas marketApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Town Hall Square, Niguliste Museum and Kiek in de Kök
The medieval square, Notke's Danse Macabre, Toompea's cathedral, a cafe lunch and the city wall, then dinner in a factory quarter.
1
9:30 AMTown Hall SquareCome before the day-trippers. The Town Hall tower opens in summer, and a Christmas market fills the square in winter.About 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 4 min
2
10:15 AMNiguliste MuseumSee Bernt Notke's Danse Macabre. Allow about 1 hour. From October to April the museum is closed on Mondays.About 1 hour here
Entry: €15 (about $17) · Buy at the door or online
11:15 AMAlexander Nevsky CathedralVisit the Orthodox cathedral on Toompea, an active place of worship, so keep quiet. The Kohtuotsa platform is a few steps away.About 1 hour here
€[fee]
Walk about 8 min
4
12:30 PMCafé MaiasmokkHave lunch in the historic cafe, open daily until 8 PM, and ask about the marzipan room on the premises.About 1 hour 30 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 5 min
5
2:00 PMOptionalSt Olaf's Church TowerThe tower platform is open from April to October; check the hours and skip it in winter.About 1 hour 30 min here
€[fee]
Walk about 12 min
6
3:45 PMKiek in de KökAllow about 2 hours for the towers and the Bastion Passages. From October to April it is closed on Mondays.About 2 hours 30 min here
6:30 PMTelliskivi Creative CityChoose a cafe or restaurant in the old factory yards; the murals and courtyards are free to wander.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Check winter opening hoursMany Tallinn museums close on Mondays from October to April, and the St Olaf's tower is open only from April to October.
Walk the Old TownThe Old Town is compact, with uneven cobbles, so wear comfortable shoes. Kadriorg, Telliskivi and the sea are best reached by public transport.
Tap a card on transitTap a contactless bank card on the orange validators on Tallinn trams and buses, or consider a Tallinn Card for museums and transit.
Watch for pickpocketsPetty theft is reported in the crowded Old Town in summer. Keep your passport and valuables in a zipped bag.
Drink the tap waterTap water is safe to drink in Estonia, and restaurants will serve it on request.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in or beside the Old Town to walk to days 1 and 3. Kadriorg is about a 30-minute walk from the Old Town, so day 2 uses public transport.
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