Wander cobblestone alleys beneath turrets and red-tiled roofs in medieval Old Town. Relax near the swan pond in Kadriorg Park. Visit the impressive museum in Baroque Kadriorg Palace.
Highlights of Tallinn
Departs: 9:30 am
Approximately 4 Hours
Adult $69; Child $29
Tallinn's beachside region of Pirita may bring back memories of the 1980 Olympic Games, held here at the yachting complex. You will see the 16thcentury ruins of St Bridget's Convent and the Song Festival grounds. In Tallinn's Old Town, disembark the motor coach at Tall Hermann Tower; then walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. The Baroque palace at the top is now the seat of the Estonian Parliament. You will visit the outstanding Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, complete with gorgeous mosaics and icons, dominating the Upper Town's skyline. Narrow cobblestone streets take you to the Gothic Dome Church (St Mary's Cathedral), where more than 100 coats of arms are on display. Then, finally, you will look out over the rooftops of the Lower Town from a scenic viewpoint before walking back to your motor coach. Please note:
On Sunday calls, inside visits at St. Mary's Cathedral may not be possible due to religious services being held. Tour requires approximately 1 1/2 hours of walking.
Old Tallinn and the Summer Resort of Haapsalu
Departs: 8:30 am
Approximately 7½ Hours
Adult $139; Child $69
Warm seawater, curative mud and fresh air have made Haapsalu famous for centuries. Only 63 miles away from the capital, Haapsalu has always been a beloved summer resort in Estonia. Even the Russian czars used to take the occasional mud cure here. Your tour begins with a coach trip to the Upper Part of Old Tallinn. Dome Hill is the site of the Parliament of Estonia, Long Herman Tower, the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevski, and the Lutheran Dome Church. A stroll through the narrow cobblestone lanes will take you to a scenic viewpoint for a magnificent view of the Lower Town with its red rooftops, slender church steeples and beautiful outlook to the sea. Then, your tour continues to the Padise Monastery, passing en route Keila, an ancient center of Western Harjumaa county, Vasalemma manor house—a beautiful castle in neo-Gothic style—and Rummu limestone quarry and prison. Stop at Padise to visit the ruins of Padise Monastery dating back to the 13th century. Next you will stop in Haapsalu at the railway station and drive along an inlet to capture a sense of how idyllic and peaceful Haapsalu is for summer guests. Enjoy a meal and relax at a local restaurant, then walk along the Promenade admiring the sights until you reach the Bishop's Castle. The Dome Church of the castle has outstanding acoustics and is often used for concerts. Its baptismal chapel is famous for the White Lady, a ghost that appears at the window of the chapel on the full moon nights in August. Before departing Haapsalu, you will have some time for shopping; then it's time to return to Tallinn and the port.
Please note: Due to religious services, there are no inside visits to the Dome Church on Sunday mornings.
Old Town & Rocca al Mare
Departs: 9:30 am
Approximately 3½ Hours
Adult $79; Child $49 <
After a short drive passing the Upper Town's medieval buildings (Toompea Castle and the Tall Hermann Tower), you will disembark from your coach for a walk of approximately 500 yards along the Lower Town's cobblestone streets to view the House of Blackheads, the Holy Ghost Church and the Town Hall. You'll have a great opportunity to spend some free time at the Town Hall Square before rejoining your coach in the Lower Town. Continue to Rocca al Mare—the Estonian Open Air Museum—where you can see a collection of traditional 18th- and 19th-century rural buildings gathered from around the country. The tour includes a performance of folk dance and a coffee break with Estonian barley cake.
Panoramic Tallinn
Departs: 10:00 am
Approximately 3 Hours
Adult $49; Child $29
View all the highlights of Tallinn by motor coach, beginning with a drive past Pirita, site of the 1980 Olympic Games, and 16th century ruins of St. Bridget's Convent. Watch for the Song Festival Grounds as you drive by. In central Tallinn, you will see the walls and towers that surround the Old Town area. To complete your tour, the motor coach drives past the architectural highlights of Tallinn, including St Kaarli's Church, the Estonian Opera and Ballet Theater.
Please note: This tour has been designed for scenic viewing from the motor coach only.
Tallinn Private Touring - Full Day (Car)
Departs: 8:30 am
Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person.
See additional NOTES below. Price $999
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters. The Signature Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests. Please note: Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private vehicle reservation as early as possible.
Capacity: 2 guests Your private party may be of any size up to the maximum capacity.
Tallinn Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)
Departs: 8:30 am
Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person.
See additional NOTES below. Price $1199
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters. The Signature Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests. Please note: Private minivans are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private vehicle reservation as early as possible.
Capacity: 7 guests Your private party may be of any size up to the maximum capacity.
Tallinn Private Touring - Half Day (Car)
Departs: 9:00 am
Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person.
See additional NOTES below. Price $549
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters. The Signature Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests. Please note: Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private vehicle reservation as early as possible.
Capacity: 2 guests Your private party may be of any size up to the maximum capacity.
Tallinn Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)
Departs: 9:00 am
Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person.
See additional NOTES below. Price $699
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore according to your own interests, and take in the sights at your own pace. See the famous sights, or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters. The Signature Collection is recommended for the single/solo traveler, couples, family, friends, and special interest groups traveling together. It can also be an excellent choice for physically challenged guests. Please note: Private minivans are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party need order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. Entrance fees for attractions are not included. In many destinations, the number of vehicles available is extremely limited, so guests are encouraged to secure their private vehicle reservation as early as possible.
Capacity: 7 guests Your private party may be of any size up to the maximum capacity.
Tallinn's Old Town: A Walking Tour
Departs: 9:00 am
Approximately 4 Hours
Adult $89; Child $49
One of the finest medieval old towns in all of northern Europe is right here in Tallinn. Explore this marvelous living relic on foot as you disembark your motor coach near the walls and towers that once guarded the town from invasion. Walk up Toompea Hill to the wide Palace Square. At the top stands Toompea Palace—a Baroque structure used by the Estonian parliament. Step into the amazing Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, whose glorious mosaics and icons will impress and inspire you. The massive cathedral dominates the entire skyline of the Upper Town. St. Mary's Cathedral is your next destination, as you wander down narrow cobblestone streets to the church where more than 100 coats of arms are on display. For a true orientation overview of the town, look out over the rooftops of the Lower Town from a scenic viewpoint. Shop at street stalls and small stores, then head down Short Leg Street to the Town Hall Square. You will have some free time to take in the Gothic Town Hall, stroll through handicraft stalls, or enjoy a refreshment on your own. A medieval concert is performed at the Great Guild Hall before you walk back to your motor coach in central Tallinn.
Please note: On Sunday calls, inside visits at St. Mary's Cathedral are not possible due to religious services being held.
The Best of Tallinn
Departs: 9:00 am
Approximately 6 Hours
Adult $134; Child $59
This comprehensive full day tour starts with a visit to the Song Festival Grounds. A short stop here will give an impression of the enormous Song Festivals that are held every five years on this site, with up to 30,000 performers singing to a capacity of 300,000 spectators. From here, continue to Pirita, the beachside location of the yachting complex built for the 1980 Olympic games where also the 16th century ruins of St Bridget's Convent can be seen. A short drive follows to Tallinn's Upper Town, passing ancient walls and tower gateways. Disembark the coach at Tall Hermann Tower from which flies the national blue, black and white flag. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. View the Baroque Toompea Castle, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament, and visit the lovely Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral, a dominating feature of Upper Town's skyline, and home to numerous golden icons and mosaics. From here, continue along Tallinn's medieval cobblestone streets to view the Gothic Dome Church, also known as St. Mary's Cathedral. Proceed to the scenic viewpoint that looks out over the Lower Town rooftops. After a short opportunity for shopping at some small shops, you'll descend Short Leg Street to the Lower Town. Here in one of Tallinn's typical Old Town restaurants, lunch will be served, followed briefly by free time in Town Hall Square. A special visit to the Great Guild Hall is accompanied by a concert of medieval music in the courtyard. Continue to Catherine's Passage, where you might like to browse at the craft workshops for glass, leather, millinery and ceramic wares. Finally, you will walk back to the coach and drive back to the port.
Please note: Due to religious services, there are no inside visits at the Dome Church on Sunday mornings.
The Spirit of Medieval Estonia
Departs: 8:30 am
Approximately 7½ Hours
Adult $139; Child $69
Drive through the picturesque Estonian countryside to Rakvere, one of the oldest towns in Estonia, with its partially ruined 13th-century castle. You will also see the enormous sculpture of a bull high on the hill next to the castle. Pass Rakvere Distillery and visit the Exhibition House to learn of the history of producing spirits in Estonia and enjoy a vodka tasting. At the castle, step back in time as you enter the courtyard to see the typical medieval watchtower, stone-throwing machines and fully functioning canon. See a blacksmith at work and visit the Torture Chamber. Lunch will be served at the inn in the courtyard of Rakvere Castle. Spend some free time after lunch browsing in the courtyard and visiting the souvenir store. You also have a great opportunity to see the modern city center of Rakvere and visit the Citizens' Museum. From Rakvere you will drive back to Medieval Tallinn and walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. View the Baroque Toompea Palace, now the residence of the Estonian Parliament. Visit the lovely Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, home to numerous golden icons and mosaics, then continue along Tallinn's medieval streets to St. Mary's Cathedral. Inside the church there are more than 100 medieval coats of arms. Enjoy the view of the Lower Town from the terrace or browse in the small shops.
Please note: On Sunday calls, inside visits at St. Mary's Cathedral are not possible due to religious services being held. There are approximately 60 steps to reach the castle.
Walk & Shop in Tallinn's Old Town
Departs: 10:00 am
Approximately 3½ Hours
Adult $59; Child $34
Drive to the Vaike Rannamae Gates in the northeast part of Tallinn's medieval Lower Town. Disembarking the coach, you will find it is only a short walk to one of Catherine's Passage's many active craft workshops. Here, leather, millenary and ceramic wear can be seen in the making, and can also be purchased if you like. Continue the walk to Town Hall Square to view the Gothic-style Town Hall, then you'll have some free time to shop at the art galleries, souvenir shops, jewelers and Estonian handicraft shops located in this area. Another short walk brings you to the Viru gates and the knitwear vendors adjacent to the Old Town Wall. Nearby are bookstores, quality menswear shops and shops of applied art. A popular street of flower sellers leads back to the Mere Boulevard, where the coach is waiting to return you to the ship.
