Walking through the cobblestoned Old Town, you feel a palpable blend of stoic resilience and modern creativity, where ancient guildhouses sit comfortably beside sleek design studios. Today, it is an intimate digital hub with a slow pace, inviting you to wander without rushing, savoring strong coffee and crisp air while discovering how history breathes through its narrow, winding streets.
Do Tallinn the way locals do: start slow at Pae park, eat where the regulars do at Restoran Olde Hansa, let the evening run long at Hell Hunt.
Top things to do in Tallinn Ranked by rating and review volume. These earn their hype. Booking links may earn Roam a commission, at no cost to you.
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Lennusadam – Eesti Meremuuseum
Museum · ★ 4.8 (18,021 reviews)
Maritime museum in a 16th-century tower with a submarine & a sunken ship from the 1560s.
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Kadriorg Park
Park · ★ 4.8 (17,884 reviews)
City park created in the 18th century, site of Kadriorg Palace, museums, monuments & formal gardens.
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Freedom Square
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.6 (15,032 reviews)
Historic square & symbol of independence featuring modern cafes, art galleries, benches & monuments.
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Viru Gate
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.7 (12,234 reviews)
Built in the 1300s, 2 large, ivy-covered watchtowers mark the entrance to Tallinn's Old Town.
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Tallinn Town Hall
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.7 (10,931 reviews)
Gothic town hall built in 13th century on center square in medieval Old Town, with concerts & tours.
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Kohtuotsa viewing platform
Observation Deck · ★ 4.8 (7,039 reviews)
Outdoor viewing platform offering views of the red roofs of Old Town, plus a seasonal cafe & events.
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Raekoja plats - julemarked
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.7 (8,251 reviews)
Dating to the 15th century, this town square hosts markets, concerts & annual Christmas trees.
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Church · ★ 4.6 (9,276 reviews)
Designed by Mikhail Preobrazhensky, this soaring edifice was funded by public donations.
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Tallinn TV Tower
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.6 (9,020 reviews)
Soaring, 314-m. communications tower with a glass-floored viewing platform on the 21st level.
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Kadriorg Art Museum
Art museum · ★ 4.6 (8,360 reviews)
Foreign art museum in a baroque palace erected in the 18th century by Tsar Peter the Great.
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Restoran Olde Hansa
Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (12,057 reviews)
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Restaurant Rataskaevu 16
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (6,473 reviews)
Unique, brick-lined restaurant with a vintage vibe & a terrace, offering elevated fare & wine.
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F-Hoone
Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (6,449 reviews)
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Peppersack Restaurant
Eastern European Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (5,920 reviews)
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Estonian Burger Factory
Hamburger Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (3,346 reviews)
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Odesa Restaurant
Ukrainian Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (2,338 reviews)
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Old Estonia Restaurant
Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (3,862 reviews)
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Pelmen kohvik
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,984 reviews)
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Pae park
Park · ★ 4.7 (2,920 reviews)
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Pääsküla bog trail
Hiking Area · ★ 4.7 (1,065 reviews)
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Hirvepark
Park · ★ 4.7 (860 reviews)
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Pelguranna / Stroomi rannapark
Park · ★ 4.6 (982 reviews)
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Tabasalu trail
Hiking Area · ★ 4.7 (768 reviews)
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Hell Hunt
Pub · ★ 4.5 (6,134 reviews)
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Sigmund Freud Bar
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5 (1,830 reviews)
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Whisper Sister
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.8 (983 reviews)
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Depeche Mode Baar
Bar · ★ 4.5 (1,453 reviews)
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