Tallinn Life and Visitor Travel Tips

(Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia)



Photo of the city rooftopsEstonia's most visited city, Tallinn is home to a major seaport, which has played an integral part of Estonian life for many years and still continues to do so. Tourists arriving in Tallinn will immediately find many sights are close to the harbour, while others reside firmly within the historic Old Town.

During your time in the city, do think seriously about purchasing a Tallinn Card, which is advertised as an 'all-in-one ticket to the city'. This card offers considerable savings if used extensively and is accepted by more than 100 different locations citywide. The discount card also includes free bus travel and sightseeing tours, spa visits, entrance to Club Hollywood and discounts at many restaurants, being valid for up to 72 hours. However, if you don't think that you will make full use of the Tallinn Card during your stay, it may be more cost effective to pay as you go.


Further rooftop picture of the city

Useful Contact Details

The Tallinn Tourist Information Centre is a good place to visit when you first arrive in the city and offers guided tours of the city, led by experienced, certified guides. These multi-language tours last around one and a half hours and can be extremely popular, so you will need to book well ahead.

Tallinn Tourist Information Centre
Address: Niguliste 2 / Kullassepa 4, Tallinn, Estonia, EE
Tel: +372 06 45 7777
Fax: +372 06 45 7778
Email: turismiinfo@tallinn.ee
Website: www.tallinn.ee

City view

Language and Dialect

Estonian, the official language of Estonia and Tallinn, is spoken by more than one million people across the country. If you are intending to spend more than just a day or two in Tallinn, do seriously consider bringing an Estonian phrase book and learning some of the most useful phrases before you arrive. Here is a selection to get you started.


Dos and Don'ts / Tourist Traps