Private Tallinn day trip from Helsinki: Ferry, guide & castle

Ferry across the Baltic, then walk medieval streets with a guide who knows them

A private day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn combines ferry passage, hotel pickup and a three-hour guided city tour of Estonia's capital, including Toompea Castle, the UNESCO-listed Old Town, and Kadriorg Park. Your driver collects you from your hotel, takes you to the ferry terminal, and meets you again in Tallinn with a sign. The English-speaking guide leads the walking portion through the medieval quarter and shows you the city hall, guild houses from the 1400s, and the Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral before you return by ferry and get dropped at your hotel around 10pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pirita20m
2. Toompea Castlepassing by
3. Tallinn Old Town3h

Full day Tallinn city tour from Helsinki

• Driver picks you up from hotel
• Drive to ferry terminal
• Board ferry to Tallinn
• Ferry ride to Tallinn (2 hours)
• Meet guide at Tallinn harbour
• City tour: main square and city hall
• See towers and houses of guilds
• Visit Toompea Castle
• Visit Aleksandr Nevsky Cathedral
• Walk in Kadriorg Park
• Visit Pirita area and beach
• Free time in Tallinn Old Town
• Return ferry to Helsinki
• Driver drops you at hotel

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Helsinki and a drive to the ferry terminal. The two-hour crossing to Tallinn is your own time to settle in. When you dock, your guide meets you at the harbour with a sign and leads you through the Old Town on foot. The medieval quarter, dating to around the 1400s and Estonia's only UNESCO World Heritage site, is where you spend the next three hours walking past the city hall, the towers and stone houses of the medieval guilds, and Toompea Castle overlooking the lower town. The Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral and Kadriorg Park are also on the route.

After the guided portion, you have free time to explore the Old Town on your own: the cafés, shops and narrow streets are yours to wander. The itinerary also includes a stop at Pirita, the beach area on the city's edge. By late afternoon you board the return ferry, and your driver is waiting in Helsinki to take you back to your hotel, arriving around 10pm.

Ferry tickets, the three-hour guided tour, hotel-to-terminal transfers in both cities, and the driver's time are all included. The guide speaks English and stays with you through the walking portion. The driver handles the logistics before and after so you don't navigate the terminal or the Helsinki traffic yourself.

What’s included

• Ferry tickets to and from Tallinn.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Helsinki.
• transfer to and from the ferry terminal in both cities.
• three-hour guided city tour with an English-speaking guide.
• access to Toompea Castle, Tallinn Old Town, Kadriorg Park, and Pirita beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Easy Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in a Helsinki hotel without a car and want the ferry, the guide and all the transfers arranged. Your driver picks you up, handles the terminal logistics, and meets you in Tallinn so you step off the boat straight into the tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn?

The ferry crossing takes two hours each way. You board in Helsinki, spend the journey at your own pace, and arrive in Tallinn where your guide meets you at the harbour.

What exactly do I see on the guided city tour in Tallinn?

The three-hour walking tour covers Tallinn Old Town, the city hall, medieval guild houses from the 1400s, Toompea Castle, the Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, and Kadriorg Park. The Old Town dates to around the 1400s and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Does the price include the ferry tickets?

Yes, ferry tickets are included in the day trip. Hotel pickup in Helsinki, the transfer to and from the ferry terminal, the guide's time, and the return ferry are all covered.

What time does the day end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The return ferry arrives in Helsinki in the late afternoon, and your driver takes you back to your hotel, with arrival around 10pm. The total day is twelve hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is the Old Town of Tallinn really a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes, Tallinn Old Town is Estonia's only UNESCO World Heritage site. It dates to around the 1400s and is known for its medieval architecture, narrow streets, guild houses and defensive towers like Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century structure.

Can I explore on my own, or is the whole day guided?

The guide leads you for three hours through the main sights. After that, you have free time to explore Tallinn Old Town at your own pace before the return ferry departs.