Things to do in Tallinn

Why go to Tallinn

• Tallinn Old Town (Vanalinn)

  A UNESCO-listed medieval maze of turrets, guildhalls, and crooked streets that feels like stepping into the 14th century.

• Toompea Castle & Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

  The hilltop seat of Estonian power crowned by a stunning onion-domed Orthodox cathedral with sweeping city views.

• Kumu Art Museum

  Estonia's flagship art museum with a bold limestone building and the finest collection of Estonian art from the 18th century to today.

• Tallinn TV Tower

  Ride to the 170m observation deck for panoramic views over the city, sea, and forests, with a glass floor walk for thrills.

• Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)

  A breathtaking art-nouveau hangar housing historic submarines, icebreakers, and seaplanes on the Baltic waterfront.

Good to know in Tallinn

• Transit: Tallinn's trams, buses, and trolleybuses are free for registered city residents, but visitors pay about $1.20 per ride or $2.50 for a 24-hour pass, buy an Ühiskaart card at any R-kiosk.
• Tipping: Not mandatory; rounding up or leaving 10% is appreciated at sit-down restaurants but never expected at cafes or casual spots.
• Tap water: Fully safe to drink straight from the tap throughout Tallinn, skip the bottled water entirely.
• Free-entry days: Kumu and other national museums offer free admission on the last Friday of every month, and many sites are free for EU residents under 26 year-round.

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