Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn

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About this activity

A demon lurking in an old well. A bag of gold that turns to horse dung at the Devil's Wedding. And the world's oldest national flag, said to have fallen from the sky right here in Tallinn. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through 15 stops across Tallinn's medieval Old Town, from the ghost monks of the Danish King's Garden to the 600-year-old pharmacy that once sold mummy juice and powdered unicorn horn.

You'll hear the legend of how a giant's grieving wife built an entire hill from stones, discover why a painted window on Rataskaevu Street has stayed sealed for centuries, and walk the cobblestoned streets where Hanseatic merchants once shaped Northern Europe's trade routes.

With the Tourific Self- Guided tour app you can navigate without internet and explore at your own pace which makes it perfect for solo travellers and families. No need to run after guides anymore. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio and written guide included for 15+ stops
Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Freedom Square

Passing by

An important monument commemorating the the soldiers of Tallinn
Danish King's Garden

Passing by

Know more about the story of the origin of the Danish flag, yes you heard it right, the Danish flag origin in Tallinn, Estonia. Also, know more about the black-ghost like statues in the Garden.
Stop 3

Passing by

Know more about the history of the Cathedral and some interesting facts about the church bells
Toompea Hill

Passing by

Climb up the Toompea Hill and know about the local legend as to how Toompea Hill was formed.
Viewing Point Kohtuotsa

Passing by

Visit the Kohtuotsa Viewing Platform and click some of the most memorable pictures to take back the memories of your trip to Tallinn
Cat's Well

Passing by

Know more about the story of Cat's well and the local legend of the famous Devil's wedding that took place in one of the hotels.
Stop 7

Passing by

Visit a restaurant that servers food from the medieval era. They only use ingredients that were available in Europe before 15th century.
Town Hall Pharmacy

Passing by

Visit the oldest running pharmacy and know more about the various potions sold for different ailments.
Stop 9

Passing by

Go back in time to the 1900's and if you like enjoy one of the most decadent cup of hot chocolate in Tallinn
St. Olaf’s Church

Passing by

Know more about the history of the church and why it came to be known as the St. Olaf's Chuch
Stop 11

Passing by

Visit the famous Fat Margaret tower and know the different stories or legends about why it came to be known as the Fat Margaret tower.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder.

End point

The tour ends at the Fat Margaret

Using your ticket

Know before you go

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home