About this experience
Small Estonia has been astonishing the world with technological breakthroughs for many years, and on a walk from the Old Town to the youthful Telliskivi district, we will uncover the secret behind this wonder. You will understand how the mercantile Reval transformed into the innovative Tallinn. We will show you what Estonian unicorns look like and stroll through the neighborhoods where the heart of the Silicon Valley of Europe beats.
What to expect:
Travel from the Medieval Era to the Future
Our route, starting at Town Hall Square and finishing in the youth and technology hub of Telliskivi, will allow you to walk through Tallinn not only in space, but also in time - from the 14th century to the 21st. I will guide you through the streets of the Old Town, past the noble-knightly Upper Town. I will tell you about the times when Reval was a wealthy merchant city, and at the Baltic Station, I will explain the role the railroad played in the development of Tallinn. Along the way, we will visit the city market to taste delicious street food. Then you will be surrounded by modern Estonian enterprises - and we will transition from the past of Tallinn to its dynamic present.
Uncharted Tallinn: hipsters and unicorns
In the Telliskivi area, uncharted for tourists and incredibly popular among locals, I will show you the modern, innovative Tallinn. You will learn about the powerful startup culture and look at unicorns in a new light: startups valued at over 1 billion dollars (by the way, there are already four unicorns in Estonia). And you will also see the so-called 'hipster village,' discover cozy cafes, and explore curious corners that can only be found with hints from Estonians.
Who is this tour for:
For those who have already seen the historic center of Tallinn and want to immerse themselves in the modern spirit of the city, to find out what it's like to live here and now.
