About this experience
You will see all the most famous sights of medieval Tallinn: the Cathedral, the churches of Oleviste and Niguliste, the streets of Long and Short legs, the buildings of the Parliament and the Great Guild. In a lively format, I will tell you about how people lived many centuries ago and why the city has been so well preserved. I will also gladly show you Tallinn from above and give valuable recommendations: which museums to visit in your free time, what local dishes to try, and which streets to stroll through.
What to expect
Tallinn through the ages
I will take you to the most interesting places in the city, tell their history and legends in a lively and captivating way, and help you understand the character of Tallinn. So, in the program:
- Tallinn Town Hall - the main square of the Old Town, where I will tell you about the famous spire and Old Thomas, the symbol of the Estonian capital.
- Pikk Street - one of the longest streets in the medieval center. You will learn how many meters it stretches and what legendary houses are located on it.
- Great Guild Building - I will tell you what is inside this Gothic structure and what the guild members were doing in the 15th century.
- Lai Street - you will learn what determined the character of its construction and why it became one of the widest streets of its time.
- Oleviste Church - a historical building from the 13th century, which is an architectural dominant of the Old Town. I will reveal why the church is named after the Norwegian king Olaf Haraldsson and until what year it proudly held the status of the tallest structure in the world.
- Pikk Jalg Street, or Long Leg - the main road from the Upper Town to the Lower Town. You will hear what this street with a tower and gates was used for and why it is called that way.
- Cathedral - a Lutheran cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary. I will tell the story of its creation, tragic fire, and restoration.
- Viewing platform - you will be impressed by the magnificent panorama of the Lower Town from a bird's eye view and learn the most interesting facts about its iconic buildings.
- Parliament - I will reveal how in the 1920s Estonian architects implemented the project of the new Estonian Parliament building.
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - you will learn why in 1922, in free Estonia, they raised money for its demolition, and now it is the Cathedral of the city.
- Luhike Jalg, or Short Leg - we will walk along the steep staircase of the old street, known since the 14th century.
- Niguliste Church - I will tell you how this wonderful church dedicated to St. Nicholas was built and reconstructed over the centuries. It has burned several times but still stands and delights the eyes of travelers.
Who will benefit from the tour
Everyone who is in Tallinn for the first time. My tours are distinguished by a lively, interesting presentation. I will tell you what you will really remember. Children will not be bored either - I will gladly include various legends and tales about Tallinn in the narrative.
