EXCURSIONS IN TALLINN
Optima Tours offers you various
excursions in Tallinn. If you want other excursions, we will carefully
consider your wishes. We are waiting for your letters!
| Name | Duration | Description | Price |
| Walking tour in the Old Town of Tallinn | 2 hours | The walking tour covers Old Town, proceeding across Toompea
Hill, stopping at the Parliament Building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the
Dome Church and the scenic viewpoint. It then leads to the narrow, winding streets of the Lower Town, finally ending up on Town Hall Square. |
EUR 90 |
| Tour of Tallinn (in a private car) |
3 hours | This tour is an excellent way for first-time visitors to get to know Tallinn. Picking up at the hotel, the trip takes visitors through the most interesting sections of the city, past the Kadriorg Park and the Song Festival Grounds to the Pirita district, all the while providing running commentary on Estonian history and contemporary life. The walking part of the tour covers Old Town, proceeding across Toompea Hill, stopping at the Parliament Building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Dome Church and the scenic viewpoint. It then leads to the narrow, winding streets of the Lower Town, finally ending up on Town Hall Square. Interesting historical tidbits about the town's development make the tour all the more worthwhile. | EUR 155 |
TALLINN CITY TOUR
Route: During coach tour you will
see the Park of Kadriorg (18th century), the Song Festival Grounds where
are held national song festivals and other events, the Woodland Cemetery,
the ruins of the St Birgitta's Convent (15th century).
Tour of the Old Town starts with coach circling around
the Old Town offering a fascinating view of the medieval city wall.
Walking tour begins at Upper Town - Toompea with a stop in front of
Toompea Palace, seat of the Estonian Parliament, taking also a look
at the limestone walls and towers that belonged to its predecessor -
the medieval Toompea Castle. Next the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky
Catheral (both from outside and inside), the Dome Church (13th -18th
century) are visited. You take a walk along the short and narrow medieval
cubblestone streets that lead you to some panoramic viewpoints facing
the Lower Town. You descend to the Lower Town along the Long or Short
Leg streets. In the Lower Town you will see the Town Hall Square and
the outside of the Town Hall (14th century), the Pharmacy (15th century),
St Nicholas Church, the Holy Ghost Church, some Guild Houses from the
Hanseatic period.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: on request
OPEN AIR MUSEUM ROCCA AL MARE
Route: The museum is located at 6 km distance from the city centre, in a beautiful forest area on the sea coast. Museum exhibits authentic specimens of the 18th -19th century rural architecture like farmhouses, country pubs, chapels, windmills, a schoolhouse etc. together with corresponding furniture and household appliances.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: on request
LAHEMAA NATIONAL PARK
The Lahemaa National Park covers intact and cultural landscapes of different types – coastal lowlands, pine forests, steep banks of limestone plateau, stone fields, waterfalls and rapids. The day trip takes you to Kolga, Palmse and Sagadi Manor houses. Visit of the 18th century Palmse Manor house, the 1st Estonian countryside manor to be restored (in 1970ies and 80ies) is included. The tour stops for lunch at a typical small fishing village inn, where traditional local food is served. The return trip to Tallinn passes through the idyllic seaside summer spots Vergi / Käsmu and Võsu. Price of the tour includes bus and guide services, entrances to Palmse and Sagadi Manors and lunch.
Duration: 6 hours
Price: on request
