Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn
Description
A demon lurking in an old well. A bag of gold that turns to horse dung at the Devil's Wedding. And the world's oldest national flag, said to have fallen from the sky right here in Tallinn. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through 15 stops across Tallinn's medieval Old Town, from the ghost monks of the Danish King's Garden to the 600-year-old pharmacy that once sold mummy juice and powdered unicorn horn. You'll hear the legend of how a giant's grieving wife built an entire hill from stones, discover why a painted window on Rataskaevu Street has stayed sealed for centuries, and walk the cobblestoned streets where Hanseatic merchants once shaped Northern Europe's trade routes. With the Tourific Self- Guided tour app you can navigate without internet and explore at your own pace which makes it perfect for solo travellers and families. No need to run after guides anymore. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
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Itinerary
An important monument commemorating the the soldiers of Tallinn
Know more about the story of the origin of the Danish flag, yes you heard it right, the Danish flag origin in Tallinn, Estonia. Also, know more about the black-ghost like statues in the Garden.
Know more about the history of the Cathedral and some interesting facts about the church bells
Climb up the Toompea Hill and know about the local legend as to how Toompea Hill was formed.
Visit the Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform and click some of the most memorable pictures to take back the memories of your trip to Tallinn
Know more about the story of Cat's well and the local legend of the famous Devil's wedding that took place in one of the hotels.
Visit a restaurant that servers food from the medieval era. They only use ingredients that were available in Europe before 15th century.
Visit the oldest running pharmacy and know more about the various potions sold for different ailments.
Go back in time to the 1900's and if you like enjoy one of the most decadent cup of hot chocolate in Tallinn
Know more about the history of the church and why it came to be known as the St. Olaf's Chuch
Visit the famous Fat Margaret tower and know the different stories or legends about why it came to be known as the Fat Margaret tower.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(26)
Not a fan of AI. I kinda understand why it could be used, but not really. The AI narrator felt weird. There were 16 stops and like 5-6 supernatural/grim stories, we expected a lot more. Some of the other stops felt more like advertisements (eg. for a restaurant or a cafe). Many of the rest of the stops felt more like viewing points with not much narrating. There were a couple of great stories we did enjoy, but in general we were pretty disappointed.
It was a great experience and you could see and experience the city at your own pace, I would recommend!
Vielen Dank! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour gefallen hat und Sie die Stadt in Ihrem eigenen Tempo entdecken konnten. Danke auch für die Empfehlung
Inside the Museum of Illusion 2 hours and a half: my two daughters ecstatic!!
Grazie mille! Siamo felici che le vostre figlie si siano divertite così tanto al Museo dell’Illusione.
The tour had some unnecessary detours. Furthermore, it was completely superfluous and therefore unnecessarily expensive to pay 4 tikets, which caused annoyance. There was no entrance requiring paid access, as suggested in the description. For a person as a guide, it would have been rated good, as points and explanations were not bad.
Hallo, wir entschuldigen uns für die schlechte Erfahrung, die Sie auf der Tour gemacht haben. Wir haben die Tour inzwischen verbessert, sodass es keine unnötigen Umwege mehr gibt. Vielen Dank – Ihr Tourific-Team
This was my first self-guided tour. I got to see many lovely spots in Tallin that otherwise I may not have found. I particularly like the fact that you are able to go at your own pace as I often take a long time taking photos.
Thank you! We’re glad your first self-guided tour was a great experience and that you enjoyed discovering Tallinn at your own pace.
Excellent overview of Tallinn history and important sites. A great way to experience Tallinn at your own pace.
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the overview and exploring Tallinn at your own pace. Hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
The experience was very positive. I had the opportunity to listen to different curiosities that are in the city of Tallinn. Very recommended
Grazie mille! Siamo felici che l’esperienza a Tallinn sia stata così positiva e ricca di curiosità. Grazie per il consiglio e speriamo di rivedervi presto!
It would be interesting to guide the way after each stop. It is true that there is a map with points of interest, but it is not known after each stop whether to go left or right. Otherwise, nice experience 👍
Merci pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que l’expérience vous ait plu et nous allons améliorer les indications de direction entre les arrêts. Au plaisir de vous accueillir sur une autre visite.
Been to nice places where we would not otherwise go, at our own pace and also learned a lot from history, highly recommended.
Dank je wel! Fijn om te horen dat jullie nieuwe plekken hebben ontdekt en in jullie eigen tempo hebben genoten. We hopen jullie snel weer te mogen verwelkomen.
Money wasted. And also inaccurate explanation. Google can do much better just by framing the various points of interest
Ciao, ci scusiamo se la guida non ti è piaciuta e ti abbiamo rimborsato l'importo della prenotazione. Il nostro team ha preso in considerazione il tuo feedback e sta lavorando per migliorare l'esperienza.
