Things to See and Do

Things to See and Do

Tallinn’s Old Town is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities — a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with towers, guild houses, and hidden courtyards. Yet beyond its ancient walls, the modern city thrives with art, design, and Nordic energy.

Stay with Tallinn CityScape and explore both worlds — from Toompea Castle to Telliskivi Creative City, all within easy reach.

Attraction Name

Category

Google Map

Description

Tallinn Town Hall (Raekoja plats)

Historic & Architecture

Location

Gothic town hall on the main square; tower views in season.

Raeapteek / Town Hall Pharmacy Name

Historic & Architecture

Location

One of Europe's oldest continuously operating pharmacies.

Niguliste Museum / St. Nicholas Church

Historic & Architecture

Location

Medieval church museum with sacred art and a panoramic lift.

Toompea Castle

Historic & Architecture

Location

Historic castle; seat of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu).

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Historic & Architecture

Location

Iconic onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral on Toompea.

Kiek in de Kök & Bastion Passages

Historic & Architecture

Location

Tower museum with underground bastion passages; part of city walls.

St. Olaf’s Church (Oleviste)

Historic & Architecture

Location

Tall spire with seasonal tower climb and sweeping views.

Viru Gate

Historic & Architecture

Location

Iconic twin towers marking an entrance to Old Town.

Fat Margaret / Great Coastal Gate

Historic & Architecture

Location

Powerful round tower guarding the harbor approach; museum site.

Church of the Holy Spirit (Pühavaimu kirik)

Historic & Architecture

Location

Medieval church known for its clock and historic interior.

Pikk Hermann Tower

Historic & Architecture

Location

Symbolic tower where Estonia’s flag is raised daily.

St. Catherine’s Passage (Katariina Käik)

Historic & Architecture

Location

Atmospheric medieval alley of artisan workshops.

Lühikese jala Gate (Short-Leg Gate)

Historic & Architecture

Location

Historic gate and tower linking upper and lower town.

Tallinna Linnahall

Historic & Architecture

Location

Striking Soviet-era multi-purpose structure by the harbor.

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour (Estonian Maritime Museum)

Museums & Culture

Location

Award-winning maritime museum in historic seaplane hangars.

Vabamu – Museum of Occupations and Freedom

Museums & Culture

Location

Modern museum on Estonia’s 20th-century occupations and freedom.

Estonian Open Air Museum (Rocca al Mare)

Museums & Culture

Location

Large open-air museum of rural life, farms and windmills.

Estonian Theatre & Music Museum

Museums & Culture

Location

Collections on Estonian performing arts and music heritage.

Telliskivi Creative City

Museums & Culture

Location

Creative hub of studios, galleries, cafés and street art.

Rotermann Quarter

Museums & Culture

Location

Urban renewal area with striking architecture, shops and dining.

Patkuli Viewing Platform

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Classic postcard panorama over Old Town and the sea.

Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Rooftop views and sunrise/sunset photo favourite.

Snelli Pond (Snelli tiik)

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Tranquil pond and park beside Toompea hill.

Kadriorg Palace & Park

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Baroque palace with formal gardens and art museum.

Tallinn Botanical Garden (Kloostrimetsa)

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Extensive botanical collections and greenhouses.

Tallinn TV Tower

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Observation deck with panoramic views and ‘walk on the edge’.

Pirita Beach & Promenade

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Tallinn’s broad sandy beach with views back to the Old Town.

Viimsi Open Air Museum (coastal village)

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Coastal heritage site on the Viimsi peninsula.

Maarjamäe History Centre & Memorial Area

Nature & Viewpoints

Location

Seaside palace complex with history exhibits and memorials.

NOA Chef’s Hall

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Fine dining with sea views; acclaimed tasting menus.

180° by Matthias Diether

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Modern fine dining in Noblessner with harbor panorama.

Lore Bistroo

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Relaxed bistro with shareable plates in Noblessner.

F-hoone

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Industrial-chic local favorite in Telliskivi.

Rukis Café & Bakery

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Beloved bakery-café near Viru Gate.

Pegasus

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Modern Estonian cuisine just off the main square.

Rataskaevu 16

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Cozy Old Town restaurant with warm service.

Kehrwieder Saiakang Café

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Atmospheric café tucked into a narrow Old Town alley.

NOP (Neighbourhood Organic Place)

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Local organic café & shop in Kadriorg.

Restaurant Moon

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Beloved bistro with Slavic flavors near Kalamaja.

Balti Jaama Turg – Food Hall

Restaurants & Cafés

Location

Vibrant market hall with diverse local and global bites.

Toompea Castle Apartment & Hideaway (Tallinn CityScape Apartments)

Business

Boutique serviced apartment hideaway next to Toompea.

Boutique serviced apartment hideaway next to Toompea.

Town Hall Square Apartments (Tallinn CityScape Apartments)

Business

Serviced apartments right on the historic Town Hall Square.

Serviced apartments right on the historic Town Hall Square.