As a guide in Tallinn, I’m used to places that reveal their stories only when you slow down and look closely. The Memorial to the Victims of Communism at Maarjamäe is one of those places — quiet, spacious, and emotionally disarming in its simplicity.

Discover the magic of Tallinn with a local guide who brings every street to life.

Tallinn’s Old Town is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval treasures. With its Gothic towers, colorful facades, and winding cobblestone streets, the historic center feels like a living time capsule — elegant, atmospheric, and full of stories waiting to be told.

Whether you’re visiting for a few hours or a full day, this guide helps you explore Tallinn like a local. From must-see landmarks to hidden gems and insider tips, here is everything you need for the perfect Old Town experience.

It’s early morning. The kind of brisk, crisp Tallinn day when the sea’s whisper meets concrete under a pale sky. I walk along Kopli Line, each step drawing nearer not just to a museum, but to a place where metal, concrete and sea have breathed together for over a century.

Just minutes from Tallinn’s city center lies a world that feels lifted straight from the golden pages of European history. Kadriorg Park and its crown jewel, Kadriorg Palace, form one of Estonia’s most elegant and romantic destinations, where Baroque grandeur meets lush landscape design and serene natural beauty.

Even after guiding more than a hundred tours through Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, the feeling never gets old. There is something timeless and quietly magical about these cobblestone streets — a mix of medieval drama, northern calmness, and hidden corners that reveal themselves differently with every walk.