A Christmas Adventure for Kids

Christmas transforms the Old Town into something magical. Together with the kids we discover Estonian Christmas traditions, the most magical spots and meet Santa himself.

1.5 Hour

Overview

A Christmas Adventure for Kids — Magical Old Town Tour

A Christmas Adventure for Kids is a family tour in Tallinn Old Town at Christmas time. Walk with me through the Old Town, I show the children the most magical spots and at the end we meet Santa himself.

I am Noel, the Christmas elf, and I have a secret for you—I have been living in Tallinn’s Old Town since long before there was a single fortress on Toompea Hill! Even though in human years I am older than your great-great-great-great-great-grandmother and grandfather combined, in the elf world, I am still just a young little sprout. Just about exactly your age, my little friend!

Since quite a bit of time has passed since I was born, my family can’t actually remember when that important event—my arrival into the world—exactly took place. But just so all my relatives can feel like they are the ones who remember the true day I was born, I celebrate my birthday every single day.

During my short life as a Christmas elf, I have seen quite a few things happen here in Tallinn. For instance, do you know how the elf hat actually got its colors? (No connection to Coca-Cola whatsoever, but rather to our lovely Tallinn!) Or who I fly around with when Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer is facing the busiest time of the year, but I still need to deliver a treat into your slipper? Or why it is so important to do good deeds?

Sometimes, the Christmas spirit likes to play hide-and-seek, tucking itself away inside one of Tallinn’s wall towers or down a narrow archway. But I know every single one of those hiding spots! And don’t you worry—as an elf, I can spin Christmas tales even in the middle of summer. I don’t hibernate during the warmer months; instead, I stay busy and bustle about our Old Town all year round.

You can find my adventures on Facebook here.

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Highlights

  • Christmas family tour in the Old Town
  • Estonian Christmas traditions and folk tales
  • Meeting Santa in a magical spot
  • Town Hall Square Christmas market
  • 1.5h family tour with a local guide

Itinerary

1

Starting at Town Hall Square Christmas market

We meet at the Christmas market. I share with the kids how Estonian Christmas began and which traditions are celebrated.
2

Magical Old Town spots

We visit the Old Town's most magical Christmas spots. Each stop brings a story.
3

Meeting Santa

We finish at a secret spot in the Old Town where we meet Santa. Gifts for the children.

More Info

Language English, Estonian
Age Suitable for kids from age 4
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