My wife & I recently spent five days in St Petersburg. We are used to travelling independently but due to lack of Russian language skills thought it may be prudent to book a guide. After extensive research on the net we chose Ulko Tours. It was the best decision we made. Elena tailored a tour to suit our needs. Our guide Diana was fantastic. She was a Russian encyclopedia on legs. Anything seemed possible when touring with Diana. At one point she got us into the Hermitage before it had opened. Our drivers were excellent always on time .
We can't praise Elena highly enough. The St Petersburg leg of our month away was the highlight.

Mark & Rita Young
Sydney Australia

Shore excursions in Tallinn

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       Explore one of the most charming old towns in Europe with us - Tallinn, Estonia will surprise you with it's charming cobblestone streets, spiky cathedral domes and medieval houses. One of the best preserved old towns in Europe, Tallinn will surely capture a special place in your heart.

       Just like in St.Petersburg, Russia we offer 3 options of tours, designed for you to enjoy the most of Tallinn: 

EASY    

MODERATE   

INTENSIVE  

as well as a special FAMILY TOUR   created for families with young children.

Call us Toll Free in the US to find out more details: 1.855.866.8773

Contact us by e-mail to place your reservation: elena@ulkotours.com

Easy Tallinn (tour duration 4 hrs, mostly driving, little walking)

Suitable for families with little kids and persons with limited walking ability.

Tour start time: 9.00 am, 10.00 am

      Enjoyable bus tour which enables you to see the best city highlights of Tallinn without putting too much effort in walking. Your guide will be greeting you at the cruise port and will bring you back to the harbour at the end of the tour. Even though you do not need to walk long distances in Old Town, you will still fully enjoy the atmosphere of this hanseatic city.

     Firstly the drive will take you to the Upper Town of the Old Town. This first stop includes brief walk to the most notable buildings – Aleksander Nevskij's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and the Dome Church. The highlight of the Upper Old Town is the sightseeing platform, where it is possible to enjoy the most marvellous view over the red tiled roofs of the Old Town and the panorama of the whole city.

     The tour will take you next through the city centre where you will see beautiful buildings from different historical periods including The Opera and Estonian Ballet Theatre and The War of Independence Victory Column on Freedom Square. The sightseeing continues in the lovely wooden district Kadriorg with a short break in Kadriorg Park – the picturesque park with the Palace of the Russian Empress Catherine, Estonian Presidential Palace and KUMU Estonian Art Museum. Further the ride will continue along the shoreline and take you to see Song Festival Grounds. The panoramic views from the window allow you to enjoy the views at the Bay of Tallinn and cosy coffee break in a café by the shore allows you to get the feel of this country both modern and rustic at the same time.

     Our friendly and well-informed guide will spice the whole trip with the most fascinating facts and best stories and legends about the most notable landmarks. In addition the guide can provide you with so much more than just the tour info – feel free to inquire all about the current life, issues and most exciting details about the modern life in Estonia. The tour ends back in the harbour, where you can comfortably board your ship.

The tour includes:

- English or Spanish speaking guide, other languages available upon rquest.

- 4 hours sightseeing tour by private car/bus

- coffee break in a seaside cafe

- transfer from the harbor and back

 

Easy Tallinn Tour cost, per person in EURO

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11-15	16+
Tour Cost, p.p. EURO	230	125	95	78	72	67	64	60	55	52	50	50

 

 

 

 

Student Discount -  3 EURO

Children under 7 are FREE

5 EURO discount for all who book a St.Peterbsurg tour with UlkoTours.

Moderate Tallinn - Option 1 (tour duration 3.5 hrs, walking + driving)

Suitable for families with little kids and persons with limited walking ability, total walking time is 2 hrs.

Tour start time: 9.00 am, 10.00 am

       This tour combines comfortable 1.5-hour sightseeing tour on bus and 2-hour walk in Tallinn, covering both the ancient and the modern parts of the city. Good tour for those who prefer to have comforts of the sightseeing tour of the suburbs by bus and some walking on narrow cobblestone paved streets of the Tallinn Old Town.

     The guide will pick you up from the cruise port and the tour begins with a drive through the beautiful suburbs of Tallinn. The drive, with short illustrative stops at the most important landmarks, will bring you first through Kadriorg which is a lovely district with wooden houses from Estonian First Republic era. You will see the Kadriorg Park and Palace, KUMU Art Museum, Presidential Palace, Song Festival Grounds, Olympic Village, where in 1980 the Moscow summer Sailing Olympic Regatta took place. Also the tour enables you to see the outskirts of Old Town and realize how the ancient city wall with its towers circled the Upper and Lower Town.

     The bus ride will end in the Upper Town, which has the amazing sights over the city. Alexander Nevskij's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and other marvellous buildings will give you the first impression of the Old Town. After descending to the lower town, the guide will show you and tell many interesting stories about the pearls of the ancient Tallinn.

     Also you are most welcome to ask your guide about the modern life and most important events in the lives of modern Estonians. The tour ends in the Old Town area and you can freely continue the exploration on your own and do some shopping. Now that you know the most important landmarks of the Old Town – getting back to the ship is fairly easy as the cruise port is really near to the Old Town.

The tour includes:

- 2 hour walking tour

- transfer from the harbour at the beginning of the tour

Moderate Tallinn Option 1: Tour cost, per person, EURO

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11-15	16+
Tour Cost, p.p. EURO	175	95	70	60	55	50	48	45	40	38	36	36

Student Discount -  4 EURO

Children under 7 are FREE

5 EURO discount for all who book a St.Peterbsurg tour with UlkoTours.

Moderate Tallinn - Option 2 (tour duration 3 hrs, walking only)

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE GROUPS for ONLY 20 EURO*

Tour start time: 9.00 am, 10.00 am

Not recommended for families with little kids and persons with limited walking ability.

      Lovely walking tour for people who wish to see the best of the  Tallinn Old Town in the company of an inspiring local guide. This is a great opportunity for those fond of walking to have a cosy stroll within reasonable time to enjoy the best of the historic city.

     The tour starts from the cruise port, where our guide picks you up and together you take an easy 15 to 20 minute walk to the Tallinn Old Town. Ancient Hanseatic town Tallinn holds its charm with narrow cobblestone streets, red tile roofs, medieval gothic style houses and the pride of being called the best-preserved old town in Northern Europe. The tour enables you to take a good look at the picturesque Lower Town, the fortified Town Wall with many towers, the famous Town Hall and one of the oldest continuously functioning pharmacies in the world. Interesting legends mingled with the views at the churches of St. Olav's, St. Nicholas and the Holy Spirit will take you into the right mood of the old times in this city.

     In the Upper Town  Alexander Nevskij's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Dome Church and magnificent panoramic views  from Toompea Hill will be also part of your experience of this romantic medieval wonderland.

     Our friendly and well-informed guide can provide you with so much more than just the tour info – feel free to inquire all about the current life, issues and most exciting details about the nowadays life in Estonia. The tour ends in the Old Town area and you can freely continue the exploration on your own and do some shopping, too. Now that you know most of the Old Town – getting back to the ship is fairly easy.
    

The tour includes:

- English or Spanish speaking guide, other languages available upon rquest.

- 3 hours sightseeing tour in Tallinn Old Town (Upper and Lower Town), including walking time from/to the port.

Moderate Tallinn Option 2: Tour cost, per person, EURO

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11-15	16+
Tour Cost, p.p. EURO	130	70	50	45	43	40	38	35	33	30	25	25

5 EURO discount for all who book a St.Peterbsurg tour with UlkoTours.

Student Discount -  4 EURO

Children under 7 are FREE

* If a client buys St.Petersburg tour with UlkoTours. Full price is 25 EURO.

Intensive Tallinn (tour duration 5 hrs, walking + driving)

Not recommended for families with little kids and persons with limited walking ability.

Tour start time: 9.00 am, 10.00 am

       This tour is designed for people, who prefer maximum from views to facts. The route covers Tallinn Old Town and the most fascinating places in suburbs and outskirts around.

     Your guide will pick you up straight from the cruise port by private car/bus and take you to the Upper Old Town to see St. Olav's Church, Alexander Nevskij's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and magnificent panoramic views from Toompea Hill.

     The old city with its romantic cobblestone streets, charming red roofs, and ancient looking but well-tended houses is considered the best-preserved old town in Northern Europe. The Lower Town with its daily bustle resembles much the times of old, people still rush around and merchants try to offer you the best piece of their goods. Your tour guide will give you the best advice of the most authentic souvenirs. There is also some time reserved for a shopping break in the wonderful Masters Courtyard where you can enjoy the skills of local artisans.

     The best landmarks of the Old Town walk include the fortified Town Wall with many towers, the Town Hall and one of the oldest continuously functioning pharmacies in the world. Our friendly and well-informed guide can provide you with so much more than just the tour info – feel free to inquire all about the current life, issues and most exciting details about the nowadays life in Estonia.

     The second part of the tour will enable you a broader view of Tallinn. The joyous drive will includes the most interesting sights and amazingly beautiful places. You will see the baroque style Kadriorg Art Museum and gardens, built by Peter the Great, current Presidential Palace, modern and fashionable KUMU Estonian Art Museum, Song Festival Grounds, St Bridget’s Convent Ruins and Viimsi Open Air museum. This part of the journey also includes lovely coffee break in the seaside café, where you can enjoy the views of the bay and open-air museum. The tour ends back in the harbour, where you can comfortably board your ship.

The tour includes:

- English speaking guide, other languages available upon rquest. 
- transfer from the harbor in the morning and to the harbour at the end of the tour

- Kadriorg and Pirita tour 2 h

Intensive Tallinn Tour cost, per person

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11-15	16+
Tour Cost, p.p. EURO	265	150	120	110	95	85	80	75	70	65	60	55

5 EURO discount for all who book a St.Peterbsurg tour with UlkoTours.

Student Discount -  6 EURO

Children under 7 are FREE

* If a client buys St.Petersburg tour with UlkoTours. Full price is 55 EURO.

Tallinn Family Tour (tour duration 5 hrs)

Tour start time: 9.00 am, 10.00 am

     The tour for families with kids – this tour will introduce you the city through playful atmosphere and the wonderful legends. During the tour you will also create your own marzipan figurine, climb ancient city walls and enjoy the lunch break in the most loved pancake place in the whole town!

     Ancient Tallinn is not just all about facts and historic events – this is city full of mystical courtyards, old walls and towers, all filled with magic of the legends. On the wings of this wonder you will walk through the Tallinn Old Town to take a look at the Town Hall and one of the oldest continuously working pharmacies in the world. Admire the churches of St. Olav and the Holy Spirit, take a look at the oldest street clock in Tallinn and enjoy the narrow cobblestone streets. The walking tour takes you to the marzipan museum, where you are welcome to make and paint your own marzipan figurine or just choose one as a gift.

     Further you will visit the ancient City Wall and climb the old watchtower in order to get the right feeling of the life of medieval city guards. After that event the most favoured pancake restaurant of local families named Kompressor awaits you to have the lunch break and enjoy the wide variety of delicious pancakes.

     The second part of the tour is a drive to the outskirts of Tallinn – Kadriorg Park and Pirita beach. The park is a beautiful surrounding for the Kadriorg Palace with a real swan pond and wonderful rose gardens. Also you can take a look at the Presidential Palace and if really lucky, maybe even spot a squirrel or two. The tour will continue passing the Song Festival Grounds and end with the final stop at the Pirita Beach, where you can enjoy the beautiful view over the Bay of Tallinn.

     Our friendly and well-informed guides can provide you with so much more than just the tour info – feel free to inquire all about the current life, issues and most exciting details about the modern life in Estonia. The tour ends back in the harbour, where you can comfortably board your ship.

The tour includes:

- English or Spanish speaking guide, other languages available upon request.
- A customised family tour with funny stories and special visits suitable for the entire family
- 3.5 hours walking tour including special visits
- Marzipan modelling and painting
- Town Wall visit
- 1.5 hours sightseeing tour by private car/bus
- Transfer from the harbour and back

Student Discount -  6 EURO

Children under 7 are FREE

Family Tallinn Tour cost, per person, EURO

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11-15	16+
Tour Cost, p.p. EURO	280	165	135	125	110	100	95	90	85	80	75	70

5 EURO discount for all who book a St.Peterbsurg tour with UlkoTours.