TOUR F - HIGHLIGHTS OF TALLINN
Excursions
- £25 - £35
- approx. 3.5 hours
- Limited capacity
- Moderate
We leave the harbour and drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn, viewing some of the highlights of Estonian architecture. Approaching the Old Town we will get fascinating views of the medieval city wall with its fairy tale turrets. We leave the coach near the Nun’s Gate to walk to the historic city centre. Here we can see the real highlights of Old Tallinn – medieval guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the 15th century Pharmacy (all viewed from the outside). We are treated to some refreshments and a folk show in one of the old guild houses.
After this pleasant interval we continue our tour of the Lower Town. After some free time in St Catherine’s Arts and Crafts Centre we shall rejoin our coach and drive towards Kadriorg Park – originally founded by Peter the Great. We will pause for photos at the Song Festival Ground – a natural amphitheatre that is the venue for great national music festivals. From here, we will drive through one of the most beautiful residential areas of private homes and Pirita Marina – a former site of Olympic yachting. En route back to our ship we shall pass the Estonian monument Russalka (Mermaid) – dedicated to the shipwreck in the Gulf of Finland in 1893.
TOUR NOTES: This tour is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility. It involves a moderate amount of standing and walking. The walking tour of the Old Town lasts for approximately one hour in total and includes cobblestone streets. There is also walking at the Arts and Crafts Centre and at the photo stop outside the Song Festival Ground. Depending on where our ship berths, there may also be a walk of up to 200 metres (650 feet) to and from our tour coach. As well as the Euro, US Dollars may be accepted when purchasing souvenirs. The itinerary may operate in a different order.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2011 SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CRUISES
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
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