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Bus Trips

OPEN TOP CITYSIGHTSEEING. Come and enjoy the best sights of Tallinn in a unique way, from a bird's eye view, on the top deck of London style cabrio double-decker buses. It is not only what you see, but also how you see the sights. Fully open top bus ensures that you have an unrivalled view of Tallinn and the best photo opportunities. Hop-on Hop-off departures every hour from Mere pst 5 starting from 10.30 am, D terminal starting from 10.50 am, City Harbour ABC terminals starting from 11.15 am. The duration of a full tour is about 50 minutes. Multilingual commentary in 8 languages. English, German, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Russian.Tickets available on buses. See more www.citysightseeing.ee or call +372 6 558 328.

TALLINN CITY TOUR. Phone +372 6 279 080, http://www.citytour.ee/.

Offers 3 routes as the best way to experience the unique and romantic history of Tallinn. Red Line introduces the city centre and departures from Viru Square at 9.00, 10.30, 12.00, 13.30, 15.00, 16.30. Green Line goes to Pirita and departures from Viru Square at 10.00, 11.30, 14.30, 16.00. Blue Line goes to Rocca al Mare and departures from Viru Square at 9.00, 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.30. Tickets 250-350 EEK. 

TALLINN OFFICIAL SIGHTSEEING TOUR. Phone +372 6 108 616, Tallinn Tourist Information Centre +372 6 457 777, www.tallinn.ee.

This 2.5-hour combined bus and walking tour is an excellent way for first-time visitors to get to know Tallinn. Picking up at the passenger port and major hotels, the trip takes visitors through the most interesting sections of the city, past the Kadriorg Park and the Song Festival Grounds to the Pirita district. The walking portion of the tour covers Old Town, proceeding across Toompea Hill, stopping at the Parliament Building, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, the Dome Church and the scenic viewpoint. Tickets 300/150 EEK.

Walking Tours

At the Tourist Information Centre Audioguide headphone rental up to four hours, to be returned before closing time. Free of charge for Tallinn Card holders. On this self-guided tour, a specialized Audioguide playback device provides fascinating, narrated information on Old Town's key sights. It's a perfect way to set your own itinerary and explore Tallinn at your own pace. You need a valid credit card (Visa or MasterCard) and a photo ID. Tour is available in English, Finnish, Swedish, German and Russian. Price 300 EEK.

AUDIO GUIDE TOUR ON THE iPOD. Kullassepa 4, phone +372 645 7777, info@euroaudioguide.com, http://www.euroaudioguide.com/.

The iPod Audo Guide to medieval Old Town will also entertain you with the colourful history of Estonia, original traditions and habits of Estonians, as well as ghost stories, legends and jokes. 52 exciting stories are available in English, Finnish, French, Russian, German and Estonian. Free Audio Guide and headphones rental from the Tourist Information Centre (Kullassepa 4/Niguliste 2) for up to 24 hours. A valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard) and ID or deposit and ID are required. Also available at Tourist Information Centre at Port of Tallinn, Reval Hotel Olümpia, Savoy Boutique Hotel, Hotel Bern, Hotel St. Barbara, Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel, Nordic Hotel Forum, Taanilinna Hotel. Price 300 EEKBicycle ToursBicycle Welcome Tour to Tallinn. From May 1st to September 30th, City Bike conducts fascinating 2-hour bicycle tours of Tallinn’s harder-to-reach beauty spots. The 14km excursion, which starts daily at 11 am and 5 pm from Uus 33 (City Bike’s office), covers the World War II Memorial, Pirita, Kadriorg Park and Old Town. Book at least 1 hour before tour ph 51 11 819. Price (250 EEK) includes bike, helmet, safety vest, and soft drink. 

BICYCLE WELCOME TOUR TO TALLINN. Phone +372 51 11 819, www.citybike.ee.

City Bike conducts fascinating 2-hour bicycle tours of  Tallinn's harder-to-reach beauty spots. The 14 km excursion starts daily at 11.00 from Uus 33 (City Bike's office) and covers Pirita district, Kadriorg Park and Old Town. Book at least 1 hour before tour. Price (250 EEK) includes bike, helmet, safety vest, and soft drink. Price 250 EEK

Boat Trips

• Pirita Rowboat Rental: Kloostri tee 6. Come rowing on the Pirita River! Open from 10– 22, tel 6 321 779.
• Cruises on Tallinn Bay, as well as romantic dinners, on board the “Iris”, an old wooden ship (36 seats). Trips to Naissaar. You cand find the exact times of departure at www.kippar.ee (tickets also available) or call 50 68 152 for information.
• Yacht trips on Tallinn Bay. More information at www.spinnaker.ee or call 50 74 175. 

Ghostwalk in Tallinn

To book please call +372 5553 6669. We start daily at 20.00 next to the Vana Toomas Café on Town Hall Square.

A unique and fascinating tour of the Old Town, featuring different ghost stories. The duration is approximately 45 minutes, with presentation in Estonian or in English. The tour includes a number of stories, such as: The Devil's Wedding Secret, The Night The Devil Visited, The Following Dark Figure, Tale of the Two Executioners, Stable Tower, Virgin's Tower, Danneborg 1219, Mummy Story, Old Toomas. Price 10 EUR (150 EEK).