Tallinn Estonian Food & History Walking Tour

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Serving coffee — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Happy foodies during Tallinn Food Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Tallinn through its food on a guided walking tour combining Estonian cuisine, local history and some of the city's most interesting neighbourhoods.

Enjoy around 6–7 food and drink stops as you travel from Tallinn's medieval Old Town through Baltic Station Market and Kalamaja to Telliskivi Creative City. Taste traditional Estonian favourites alongside modern local flavours while discovering how centuries of different cultural influences have shaped the country's cuisine.

More than just a food tour, this experience combines tastings with Tallinn's history, local stories and everyday life – taking you from the medieval city to the creative Tallinn of today.

The exact food and drink stops and tastings vary according to season and availability.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Food Sightseeing Estonia

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Traditional and modern Estonian food tastings
Included: Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink tastings
Included: Professional English-speaking local guide
Included: Around 6–7 food and drink tasting stops

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Tallinn Old Town

1 h 10 min

Begin in Tallinn's medieval Old Town and discover the city through its history and food. Walk through atmospheric cobblestone streets while visiting several tasting locations and sampling traditional and modern Estonian flavours. Learn how centuries of different cultural influences have shaped both Tallinn and Estonian cuisine.
Balti Jaam Market

45 min

Explore Tallinn's lively market, where traditional ingredients, local producers and contemporary food culture come together. Enjoy another tasting while discovering the changing face of Estonian food.
Kalamaja

20 min

Continue through Kalamaja, Tallinn's former working-class district, known today for its colourful wooden houses, creative atmosphere and local lifestyle.
Telliskivi Loomelinnak

45 min

Finish in Telliskivi Creative City, a hub of contemporary Tallinn filled with restaurants, cafés, design, street art and creative businesses. Enjoy the final part of your food experience while seeing how Tallinn has evolved from a medieval trading city into today's creative capital.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Gathering is next to the statue of the Chimney Swiper (Savoy Boutique Hotel Tallinn) Our guide will meet & greet you there with a sign "Food Sightseeing Estonia".

End point

Tour ends at Telliskivi Creative City

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise us of any dietary requirements or food allergies at the time of booking.
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
Not recommended for travellers with significant walking difficulties due to cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces along parts of the route.

Options

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Food Tour + Cruise Port Return

Cruise port return transfer: Return transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port. Pickup approx. 30 min before the selected tour start time.