Sightseeing Tours - Estonia
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Tallinn
During 1,5 hour bus tour you can see beautiful Kadriorg park with its
Swan Pond and the Baroque Catharina Palace. Not far from Kardiorg is the Song Festival
Grounds. The tour continues to Pirita. There you will pass by the Forest Cemetery, where
many important Estonian public figures are buried. On the way back to the city you will
pass by the ruins of St.Brigitta’s Convent in Pirita, Maarjamae Palace, Russalka and
the Memorial Monument of Estonia’s Shipwreck. The walking tour includes Toompea Hill
on which Tallinn was founded in the 12th century, the Parliament House, Alexander Newsky
Orthodox Cathedral, the Dome Church. Before descending the Toompea Hill, you will have a
chance to view Old Tallinn from the observation platform. In lower Old town you will see
the ancient St.Nicholas Church, the Medieval Town Hall and the Town Hall Square.
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Rocca al Mare Open Air Museum
Estonian Open Air Museum is located in the beautiful park by the sea
about 10 km from Tallinn center. The name of the place comes from the local Baltic-German
villa. In the 84 ha park you will get acquainted with the 18th-19th century Estonian farm
architecture. There is also a nice little wooden church, village inn, windmills and a
water mill.
Laahema National Park
Laahema National Park is located about 60 km from Tallinn and covers
480 square km of typical North Estonia sea coast landscape. During the whole day tour you
will visit Palmse and Sagadi manors, the fishing village of Altja and its old inn, Vòsu
resort , one of the best-known resorts in North Estonia located 80 km from Tallinn, as
well as the the captains’ village of Kâsmu. Pre-booked lunch opportunity in Palmse
manor.
Parnu
Parnu is the 4th largest town in Estonia and is the largest Estonian Baltic Sea resort
with bathing establishments. During the city tour you will see the oldest building in
Parnu - the Red Tower, which is the only remains of the medieval fortification system in
Parnu survived till today. The bastions, a part of the moat ( Vallikaar )and Tallinn gate
date back to the 17th century. View the newly renovated 17th-19th century dwelling houses,
warehouses and schools during your walk along the main shopping street. On the way to the
beach you will see the beautiful example of Art Nouveau architecture - the Ammende Villa.
Tartu
Tartu is an old Hansa and University town, the centre of science,
economy and culture in South Estonia. Tartu is situated on the river Emajogi, 186 km
Southeast from Tallinn. The most important sights of Tartu are the Town Hall , the main
building of the Tartu University, the Monument to the Swedish King Gustav II Adolf, the
founder of the University, ruins of St.John’s Church ( 14th cent.). The most
beautiful part of the town is Toomemagi. The Cathedral houses include the ruins of the
13th century Bishop’s Castle and University History Museum. In the park there is the
Tahetorn Observatory, the Angel’s Bridge & the Devil’s Bridge, the old
building of the Department of Anatomy, clinics and several other monuments. The gunpowder
cellar now houses a restaurant.
Narva
Narva is situated on the west bank of the river Narva, the largest
river in Estonia and functions as the border between Russia and Estonia from the Lake
Peipsi up to the Gulf of Finland. In the 17th century the Baroque Narva was one of the
most beautiful cities in the Baltics. The old town was completely destroyed in 1944, with
the exception of the Town Hall building, a lovely park from the end of the 19th century -
Pimeaed ( The Blind Garden) , and the Hahn stairs on Victoria Bastion and the
Byzantine-style Orthodox Church. The 13th century Hermann Fortress now houses Narva
Museum.
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