The northernmost of the Baltic states seems to be a relative mystery for guests; excursions in Estonia are most often associated with the capital and ancient Tartu. In Estonia, there are many ancient cities and modern resorts located along the sea coast, it is proposed to rest in ethnic style, in remote farms and manors. There are thematic tours, for example, historical and cultural, ecological, combined tours that include different components of recreation are popular.
Capital excursions in Estonia
The most popular among tourists are excursions around the beautiful old Tallinn. There are sightseeing walks, designed for 3-4 hours, and thematic ones, dedicated to one object, for example, the City Hall, the visiting card of the capital and one of the main attractions.
Many guides offer guided tours with animation, such as In the Footsteps of the Red Monk or City of Legends Alive. Others are related to metropolitan brands, here is the most popular story about Tallinn weathercocks. The cost is from 40 to 150 € per group, depending on the duration of the route and the number of sights to be seen.
The most impressive offer of walking around the city is a guided tour, in which the guide appears as a Red Monk, the group travels in the evening, lighting the road with torches. During this walk, guests will learn many urban legends associated with local attractions. The following most important historical and cultural sites will be shown: Town Hall; Garden of the Danish King; the most beautiful Dome Cathedral; medieval city wall, built in the 13th century.
This trip, accompanied by the "Red Monk", illuminated by ancient lamps, leaves an indelible impression. True, its cost is quite high (150 €), in comparison with ordinary day trips.
A fabulous tour of Tallinn, designed primarily for a young audience, is completely different. During such a trip, sightseers will find out where iron roosters live in the capital, how the most delicious marzipans in the world are made, in which well the city water is hiding. In addition, the walk can include an inspection of the fortress wall surrounding the city and participation in a delicious marzipan making master class.
Tartu or …
The second most popular tourist destination in Estonia is Tartu, one of the oldest cities that has managed to change many rulers and names during its long life. The most famous - Yuryev and Dorpat, indicate that the city belonged to the Russian and German conquerors. This route is also good because it usually starts in the capital, so the participants have the opportunity to admire both Tallinn and Estonia, its interesting landscapes and landscapes.
Tartu residents are proud of the fact that here, and not in the capital, is the main university with a long history and famous graduates. This city, which ranks second in terms of population, is also called the capital of bohemia and the intelligentsia. In the program of the walk, tourists get acquainted with the main attractions of this beautiful Estonian city. The route begins in the Old Town at the Town Hall, where at noon you can hear a bell-like instrument playing various modern melodies. Other interesting buildings in Tartu include the Barclay House, which is called the local Leaning Tower of Pisa.
A special place in the program is occupied by a walk around the University campus, it occupies the city block and retains a unique atmosphere. Further, the guests will travel to Vyshgorodok, visiting the magnificent Dome Cathedral. Tartu has a beautiful Botanical Garden, so if tourists have enough time, then you should definitely take a walk along its shady alleys and admire the beauty of flowering shrubs and trees.
The third place in the list of cities worthy of a tourist's visit is occupied by the small Paide. It is located a hundred kilometers from the capital and Tartu, Pärnu and Narva, and for this peculiarity it received a beautiful definition from the locals “The Heart of Estonia”.
This village has its own attractions, which are concentrated around the central square. The visiting cards of Paide are the local old church and the Order tower. Inside the fortification there is a museum that tells about the history of the city, demonstrates artifacts found during excavations.
