TASTE OF
TALLIN and HELSINKI 

PLAN 
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Tallin is a deep dive to the Medieval Ages. Streets, the buildings, the restaurants, even their menu is medieval. It is a lovely experience to explore the old town and also easy. One of the coziest capitals on Earth.  It is just in front of the Finland's Capital Helsinki and there are frequent ferries and cruises operating everyday. We combined our Tallin visit with a-day trip to Helsinki as well. Just to get a taste of it.

Tallin historical centre

Draakon Medieval Restaurant under the Town Hall at the Main Square

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1st day

• Stay in any b&b or hotel you like inside the historical city walls.
• Breakfast at the Chocolaterie Pierre, an institution in Tallin       
• Nearby admire St. Catherine’s Passage, the most picturesque place in Tallin
• Turn back towards the Main Square to reserve a table for dinner in Olde Hansa Medieval Restaurant. You could have done this online  as well [email protected] This will undoubtly be the best experience in Tallin. This is the most famous Medievel Restaurant in Europe, the decoration, the service and the menu is loyal to its name and in the Medievel Ages, this building was really a tavern!
• Using either “short leg gate” or “long leg gate” walk upon the upper town where the rich German used to rule and live, while Estonians used to live in the lower town.
• Maiden’s Tower and Danish Kings Garden, where, according to the legend, the Danish flag was born.
• Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, richly decorated Russian Orthodox church, entrance free of charge
• St. Mary's Cathedral (Dome Church) and bell tower, the oldest church in town.
• Walk towards the panoramic terrace of Patkuli Viewing Platform and enjoy the panorama. Check the souvenir shops around this viewing platform.
• Return to the hearth of the historical centre, admire the Main square and Tallin Town Hall, Northern Europe`s best and oldest gothic town hall, open only during spring and summer.
• Under the town hall, have lunch at the Draakon. Ox ribs & beer, ask for the sweet meat pies. Any pickles you will catch from the barrel will be free of charge.
• Visit the antique Town Hall Pharmacy just opposite of the town hall, free of charge.
• Visit the Church of the Holy Spirit in Tallinn (1.5 eur per person and it is worth)
• House of Brotherhood of Blackheads, take a picture of the colorful façade of the building. Free entrance.
• St. Olav’s Church, the biggest medieval building in Tallin. If open, will cost you 5 eur/adult 3 eur/child
• Walk until Fat Margharet’s Tower  and Great Coastal Gate

2nd day
Helsinki Daily Trip, taking one of the frequent ferries 2 hours totally. Click for the time tables and tickets sales
3rd day

• Start your day with a breaksfast in the historical caffe shop Café Maiasmokk
• Follow the Medievel legends of Tallin
  • Rataskaevu 6, Tallin’s most famous ghost legend, The Devil’s Wedding
  • The Pervert, the building on the corner of Pikk and Hobusepea Streets.
  • The Needle Eye
• Lunch at the Pancake House where you can find the most amazing pancake options
• Walk till the Viru Gate and take picture of the town outside the entrance gate
• Take a walk on the towers, a panoramic view of Tallin from another perspective
• Departure in the evening 

Chocolaterie Pierre

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Olde Hansa Medieval Restaurant

Maiden’s Tower and Danish Kings Garden

Fat Margharet's Tower

View from the Patkuli Platform

Walk at the Tallin towers and walls, close to Viru Gate

Tallin Old town view from the walls

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