Hidden Soviet Past of Tallinn

3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

Lasnamäe District of Tallinn — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Song Festival Grounds — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us on this thrilling tour into an era of occupation, propaganda and revolution.

Tallinn's Soviet past is in many ways hidden in plain sight. It is visible, but hard to discern. We will pull back the curtains to see how communist era Tallinn (and Estonia as a while) functioned. We will explore an abandoned Soviet missile base, see the Song Festival Ground (birthplace of the Singing Revolution), see Soviet neighborhoods, visit a memorial to Estonian civilians and more.

What propaganda posters promise to people? What was the KGB doing in Tallinn? How was education reworked during the occupation? What role did Tallinn play in the 1980 Moscow Olympics? What was the Singing Revolution. These are but a few topics we will cover on this unique tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: White Oak Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Memorial For Communism Victims Of Estonia

15 min

At this memorial we shall discuss the impact of Soviet occupation on the local population, including murders, deportation and people fleeing persecution.
Pirita Sadam

Passing by

An often overlooked location, this marina hosted the sailing events of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. While also accommodating KGB agents and possibly western spies.
Viimsi

20 min

Near Viimsi, we shall take a closer look at a place known as S-75. An abandoned Soviet missile base and find out what was its purpose.
Tallinna Teletorn

10 min

A difficult to miss landmark, this tower played a crucial role in Estonia re-establishing independence in 1991 and saw a standoff between the Soviet military and Estonian civilians.
Lasnamae

Passing by

A iconic Soviet neighborhood built in the 1980s. This concrete suburb is not just important in terms of architecture, but played a massive role in Soviet era propaganda, education and relocation of populations.
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

15 min

This is a sacred location to mane Estonians. The festival symbolized Estonian resistance during the Soviet occupation and paved the way for the Singing Revolution. Here we will discover the true importance of the revolution, that rocked the Soviet union from 1987 to 1991.
Stop 7

5 min

An old seaplane hangar, this area was under Soviet military command throughout the Cold War
Linnahall

5 min Admission included

Vladimir Lenin's Palace of Culture and Sport constructed for the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Stop 9

20 min

This area is home to great examples of Soviet architecture, from Stalinist to the 1980s.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotell G9
Hampton By Hilton Tallinn
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
St. Olav Hotel
Center Hotel
Braavo Spa Hotel
Radisson Blu Olumpia Hotel, Tallinn
Taanilinna Hotell
Euphoria Hostel
Hilltop Apartaments - City Center Foorum
Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel
Red Group Pikk 37-4

and 46 more pickup points

We will pick up the clients from a location agreed upon after booking is confirmed.

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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Larger group

Option of up to 5 people: This option allows up to 5 people to be in the tour

Pickup included
Soviet Tallinn - a 3-hour Tour of Estonia's Soviet Past

Pickup included