Tallinn – the city of merchants and artisans

A walking tour of old Tallinn is designed for a deeper immersion in the history and atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The route is the same, but you will be told much more about the local history and life of the Middle Ages. Fans of taking their time will appreciate this tour.

The route is the same as the Tallinn within the City Wall tour, but we delve into the history of medieval Tallinn. On Vyshgorod, where mainly nobles (knights) lived, we will visit the Dome Cathedral, where we will examine the burials of knightly families: Ferdinand Tizenhausen, who became the prototype of Andrei Bolkonsky from War and Peace, Admirals Samuel Greig, I. F. Krusenstern, Bellingshausen, Palen, Wrangel and other Ostze Germans who distinguished themselves in the Russian service. These people are the glory of Russia. Then we go down to the Lower Town on Short Feet Street.

In the third hour, we can visit the Town Hall - there is a good exposition around the Hanseatic city and it is warm there, which is relevant for winter time (an excursion to the Town Hall must be booked in advance), or we continue to explore the Lower Town. Then we will visit the town hall pharmacy of the 15th century with a museum, the Church of St. George. Spirit with the wonderful altar of Bernt Notke of the 15th century, get acquainted with the guilds of merchants and artisans, the Church of St. George. Olaf, the Three Sisters buildings and exit through the Great Sea Gate with the Fat Margarita Tower, where the old Maritime Museum is now located. We will be glad to show you a city that will be remembered for a long time.