Soviet History of Modern Tallinn Private Tour

Tallinn, Estonia
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All included sightseeing and walking tour supported by a private vehicle

Led by a professional and local guide who lived through the Soviet occupation

Enjoy the privileges of a small group or a private tour

Drive around Tallinn to enjoy the historical and cultural highlights from the Soviet era

Listen to your guide’s stories of everyday life behind the iron curtain

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Walks In Europe, Tallinn Estonia

Meet your guide right at the dock or at the hotel with our private vehicle for your tour.

Start your tour with a drive to discover surrounding areas for a full sightseeing tour in Tallinn.


Stop At: Lasnamäe, Tallinn, Estonia

Drive until Lasnamae to see a fascinating part of the city that was considered Tallinn’s model socialist micro-district until the 1990s.
Feel the typical Soviet atmosphere with apartment buildings that have not yet been remodeled, and learn how it has preserved its original appearance as a typical residential district.
Walk through the district which is like an open-air museum of Soviet Estonia reflecting the style and architecture of its time.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Maarjamae Memorial, Pirita tee, Tallinn Estonia

Drive to the Baltic seaside to discover the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Maarjamae dedicated to Estonian people who suffered the terror of the Soviet regime. It is a grand architectural achievement serving to remind the fragility of freedom and human life.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maarjamae Palace Estonian History Museum (Maarjamae Loss), Pirita tee 56, Tallinn 10127 Estonia

Continue to the outdoor exhibition of the history museum showing life-size statues of old Soviet leaders like Lenin and Stalin. Access the history of the totalitarian state and sense the ideological foundations and methods of Soviet society.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pirita Marina, Regati pst 1, Tallinn 11911 Estonia

Have a break at the Pirita Yacht Club built to house the sailing games of the 1980 Moscow Olympics and enjoy the scenery of the Baltic Sea as your guide talks about the history of the Olympics and its importance for Estonia: the smallest country ever to host the games

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Linnahall, Mere pst 20, Tallinn 10111 Estonia

Cross the city center until Linnahall, one more reminisce of the 1980 Olympics, built as the city hall.
Watch wonderful views of Tallinn and learn about the history and architecture of this iconic and gianormous concrete building.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: National Library of Estonia, Tonismaegi 2, Tallinn 10122 Estonia

End your tour at the National Library of Estonia, the largest library in the Baltic countries with underground floors for a huge book depository.
Listen to its similarities with Linnahall, featuring grand stairs and accesses stairs all over adding a clearly urban dimension.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Vabamu Museum Of Occupations & Freedom, Toompea 8, Tallinn 10142 Estonia

Choose to walk to the old town which is only about 10 minutes across or visit the Museum of Occupations and Freedom at your own leisure.

Inclusions

  • Private vehicle
  • Expert local guide for insider's knowledge
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions

  • Drinks and food

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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