Tour E--4: UPPER TOWN OF TALLINN Book this Tour
AND VISIT TO THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF RAKVERE
Duration: 8 hours
Transport: By private car, van, minibus or bus as your party will require, and walking
Activity level: Active walking, high steps in the castle. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Included admissions: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Rakvere castle, lunch in the castle grounds
Meet your guide in the port and start your journey to one of the oldest towns of Estonia – Rakvere. Your first impression will be the partially ruined and un-restored 13th century medieval Castle. You will also see the enormous sculpture of a bull called Tarvas, situated high on the hill next to the
castle, in guard of the town. As you enter the ruins of Rakvere castle you will be taking a step back in time. In the courtyard see the typical medieval watchtower, stone-throwing machines, and fully functioning canon. A short tour will be taken
around the castle ruins and for those who are feeling brave a visit can be made to the Torture Chamber and Hell Chamber.
Lunch will be served at the inn in the courtyard of Rakvere castle and you will also have the opportunity to taste the local Estonian beer. Free time will be given after the lunch for browsing in the courtyard and visiting the souvenir store. From Rakvere you will drive back to Medieval Tallinn. You will disembark the coach at Tall Hermann Tower where the Estonian blue, black, and white flag flies. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square, where you will view the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament. Visit the lovely Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a dominating feature of upper town's city skyline and home to numerous golden icons and mosaics. Feel free to enjoy the view of the Lower Town from the terrace before departing to the port.
Prices per person in USA $ based on the number of people traveling together in the same vehicle:
Tour E--4 | ||||||||||
Number of persons in your private party | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12 | 13-18 | 19-24 | 25-36 | 37-49 | |
Price per Person | $550 | $395 | $285 | $218 | $180 | $138 | $122 | $105 | $92 | |
