Legends Of The Old Town

• When did you last truly enjoy strolling through Tallinn’s Old Town — rather than simply rushing from point A to point B?
• Have you noticed the facades, details and ornaments of the Old Town’s buildings, or counted the towers of its churches?
• Have you admired the red rooftops and church spires from the viewing platforms, or stepped inside the cool, quiet stillness of a medieval church?
• Have you visited the legendary Town Hall Pharmacy or the St. Catherine’s Guild?

If you’re honest with yourself and can’t quite remember the last time you did any of these things — then the time has come to join a Tallinn Old Town tour like no other.

Tallinn’s Old Town, with a history stretching back more than 800 years, is so much more than pretty colourful houses and cobblestone streets. This Tallinn Old Town tour takes you beyond the obvious, uncovering countless secrets and tucked-away corners that you simply never stumble upon when rushing through.

Every street, courtyard and ancient stretch of wall is tied to captivating legends. On this Tallinn Old Town tour, the Old Man of Ülemiste Lake, the executioner, the devil, the mummy, the mysterious pharmacy apprentice of the Town Hall Pharmacy and many other characters come to life — waiting around every corner to tell their story.

Book your Tallinn Old Town tour today and discover the legends that have been hiding in plain sight for over eight centuries.

The tour begins in front of the Viru Gates, or we can arrange a starting point that best suits you.