Frequently asked
questions.

The summer months (June to August) offer the warmest weather and longest daylight hours, making them ideal for exploring the Old Town. However, the Christmas period (December) is also magical with the famous Christmas market. Spring and autumn offer fewer crowds and beautiful seasonal colors.

We recommend at least a full day to explore the main sights of the Old Town. Ideally, 2-3 days would allow you to explore at a relaxed pace and also visit some of the museums and nearby attractions.

Yes, the Old Town is very walkable and compact. Most attractions are within a 10-15 minute walk of each other. The cobblestone streets can be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Estonia uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are readily available throughout the Old Town.

Our audio tours require no booking. Simply open the Tours page, choose a tour, and press play. Download once and walk without data, without distraction.

Some parts of the Old Town have cobblestone streets and steps that cannot be avoided. However, all tours can be paused and resumed. You can skip any stop and the route will adapt. Contact us for specific needs.

For now our audio guides are available in English. We soon plan to add Estonian, German, French, Finnish and Russian.

Yes! Our tours are designed for all ages. The audio can be paused and resumed, and each stop is a short 3-5 minute stroll.

The airport is about 4km from the Old Town. You can take a taxi (15-20 minutes), bus #2 (30 minutes), or arrange a private transfer.

No public toilets are placed in the historic heart of the Old Town — none on Town Hall Square, for instance — but a few are close by. The best known is on Toompea, beside the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral; another handy one is by the Viru Gates, where the lower town meets the Old Town. Most public toilets are paid (up to €0.50) and open roughly 7:00–23:00. Many museums, cafés and restaurants also have toilets for their visitors.

Yes. Tallinn has a free public network called TallinnWIFI that you can join without a password. In and around the Old Town, hotspots include Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats 1), Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak 10), Viru Street (Viru 23), Harju Street (Harju 2) and the Tourist Information Centre (Niguliste 2). On top of that, nearly every café and restaurant in the Old Town offers free WiFi.

Dress comfortably for walking, with sturdy shoes for cobblestone streets. In winter, warm clothing is essential. In summer, light layers work well.

Yes, Tallinn Old Town is very safe for tourists. It's well-lit, patrolled, and has a low crime rate. As with any tourist destination, keep an eye on your belongings.

There are several pharmacies in the Old Town, and the main hospital is nearby. For emergencies, dial 112.

The Old Town itself is very safe. As with any city, be cautious in less touristy areas at night, but the Old Town remains safe and welcoming.