Tallinn is one of the easiest Baltic ports: you can walk from the ship to the medieval Old Town. Wear good shoes, the streets are cobblestones and Toompea hill is steep.
Where Tallinn lies
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Ships dock at the Old City Harbour cruise quay.
Shuttle. Some lines run a shuttle to the Old Town edge; check your planner.
Getting to the sights
| The way | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Walk to Old Town (Viru Gate / Town Hall Square) | 15-20 minutes (unverified) | Free |
| Tram or taxi to Kadriorg Palace and park | About 15 minutes (unverified) | Unverified |
Walk to Old Town (Viru Gate / Town Hall Square)
- Exit the terminal.
- Follow signs toward the Old Town (Vanalinn).
Flat until Old Town; then cobblestones.
Tram or taxi to Kadriorg Palace and park
- Take a tram toward Kadriorg or a taxi app.
What to see
Town Hall Square
Heart of the medieval Old Town.
- How
- Walk.
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Tickets
- Free
Toompea viewing platforms
Red roofs and church spires view.
- How
- Walk uphill from Old Town.
- Time
- 1 hour
- Tickets
- Free
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Onion-domed Orthodox cathedral on Toompea.
- How
- Walk.
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Tickets
- Unverified
St. Olaf's Church tower
Climb for views (narrow stairs).
- How
- Walk.
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Tickets
- Unverified
Kadriorg Palace
Baroque palace and park.
- How
- Tram/taxi.
- Time
- 1.5-2 hours
- Tickets
- Unverified
Your day, hour by hour
Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.
- Walk from ship to Old Town.
- Town Hall Square, then up to Toompea viewpoints.
- Lunch in Old Town.
- Optional Kadriorg by tram/taxi.
- Walk back; aboard 30-45 minutes early.
What goes wrong, and how to avoid it
Beware
- Cobblestones and steep hill.
- Crowds when several ships are in.
Do this
- St. Petersburg is no longer on Baltic cruises (major lines dropped it in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine); Tallinn and Helsinki often take its place.
Fees, money and access
Accessibility
Cobblestones make wheelchairs hard. The upper town is steep.
Money
Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Carry a little cash for small cafes, toilets, and markets.
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Which ships are in port
See today's ships and every upcoming arrival at Tallinn, from the port's own schedule.
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