Helsinki to Tallinn Day Return Voyage with Tallink: Discover Medieval Tallinn in a Day
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Helsinki
Embark on a day return voyage from Helsinki to Tallinn with Tallink and discover the enchanting Medieval city of Tallinn. Explore the Old Town, visit museums and boutiques, and enjoy shopping and dining on board the ferry.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tyynenmerenkatu 14 - West Harbour terminal 2

Choose from multiple departure times and tour options. Depending upon the day cruise you choose, you can have 4-hours or 7-hours in Tallinn. Ships on the route are the Tallink Star ferry and the Tallink Megastar ferry.

Your ferry crossing to Tallinn takes only 2-hours. Tickets include entry on board and seating. You can spend your time on board visiting one of the restaurants, shopping at the Traveller Superstore, or enjoying the scenery of the archipelago passing by.

Once you arrive in Tallinn, we recommend visiting the Old Town, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about a 20-minute walk from the Tallinn D-terminal, or you can take a taxi from the terminal building. You can also experience different museums from the KUMU art museum to the baroque architecture of the Kadriorg Palace.

Inspiration for places to visit (own expense):

  • Tallinn Old Town
  • Kohtuotsa viewing platform with the best view of Old Town
  • Estonian history museum
  • KUMU contemporary art museum
  • Kadriorg Palace with baroque architecture
  • Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)
  • Tallinn TV towerChoose from multiple times for your return ferry trip.

Please note that you need to check-in to the ship before departure in Helsinki. We recommend arriving at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure. Check-in closes approximately 30 minutes before departure

What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase on board)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience the stunning Medieval town of Tallinn for a day. Your one-way ferry trip on the LNG-fueled Megastar or MyStar ferry will only take 2 hours. Select your preferred departure time, ranging from early morning to late afternoon, and get 4-7 hours in Tallinn to explore the awe-inspiring Old Town and visit museums, galleries, or unique boutiques. On your journey, you have the option to shop on board or savor a meal at one of the many restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Remember you are required to check-in for the ferry before departure in Helsinki. We suggest getting to the terminal at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Check-in shuts roughly 30 minutes before departure. Don’t forget to bring along your valid travel documents.

  • Please note that you need to check-in for the ferry before departure in Helsinki. We recommend arriving at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure. Check-in closes approximately 30 minutes before departure
  • Customer last name, first name, date of birth, gender, and nationality must be provided at time of booking
  • Please note that the local supplier will send you a booking confirmation with booking number
  • Boarding cards will be provided in exchange for the booking number and valid travel documents at the terminal check-in
  • Please check that you are carrying valid travel documents with you
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival to the ferry
Location
Tyynenmerenkatu 14
Tyynenmerenkatu
Please check-in to your cruise at Helsinki, West Harbour Terminal 2. Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Zoey_c
May 30, 2024
Easy to redeem, comfy... - Easy to redeem, comfy ferry, food options considerably adequate on board. Will be even better with a few recommendations on the destination city.
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Abz1b
May 30, 2024
Great experience - AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Great 2.5 hour cruise on a beautiful shop reasonably priced great drinks lots of space for seating easy in and out and loved all the technology. Not waiting in line to checkin...
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Nastiucf
May 11, 2024
We chose to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki with My Star, highly recommended! - Beautiful experience, modern, wonderful ship, kind staff, everything very clean! We chose to move from Tallinn to Helsinki with My Star which pleasantly surprised us! Highly recommended!
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Sarabjot_s
May 6, 2024
Tallin Ferry - Great trip via Ferry - however guys don’t forget to have comfortable shoes and get ready for long walk day !!
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Barbara_b
May 5, 2024
Tallinn is Wonderful - This trip is definitely worth taking if you are in Helsinki. The ferry is clean and comfortable and it is only about a 10-minute walk to Old Town Tallinn. There are lots of interesting sights to see and many dinning and shopping options. It felt very safe to be there.
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Lonavala2022
May 4, 2024
Silja line worth a try from Helsinki to Stockholm - The embarkation process was smooth..staff was kind. Maria at the information desk has a great you attitude. The promenade is awesome..so is starlight. The 12th floor deck offers mesmerizing views. Soulflower Oasis has sauna and jacuzzi for 14 euros each. Cabin rooms are well Designed and clean. Grand buffet is overwhelming..great experience
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Sueann_l
Apr 26, 2024
Big ship with lots to do! - We were surprised by how spacious the ship was and how many things there were to do even though it was only a two hour ride! Being able to visit Tallinn on a day trip from Helsinki was great...they are very different capitals, so seeing both was fun. Make sure to give yourself enough time to get from the city center in Tallinn back to the ship. We were nearly the last people to board with 25 minutes left before departure! A great day.
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669luiseh
Mar 24, 2024
Ferry to Tallinn and back - Everything was perfect on the ferry Super punctual There was even a mascot for the children Rarely traveled so well Super clean and clean toilets
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Hestercornelia_v
Jun 18, 2024
Good day out, but be aware - The journey on the Megastar was excellent, and the ferry trip allowed for lovely nature views between Helsinki and Tallin. Actually, it would have been entirely possible to book the tickets for our journey directly, without using a middle-man. However, the process via Viator allowed us to pre-book in advance and was also very seamless. Personally we opted not to use a guide as the city is relatively small and easy to navigate, especially in Old Town. On the down side, do NOT make use of any of the drivers who allege to be taxi operators as they are not to be trusted and we were completed scammed by our driver who substantially over-charged us for the short trip into Old Town. If you are not afraid of walking, rather just walk there and back (it's about a 20 minute walk). We had not done our homework, and hence got scammed by one these drivers (did I mention he was Russian). Tallin is however a beautiful town and we thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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2001nh
Apr 18, 2024
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn - After careful review of our options, we chose Tallink for our day cruise. We arrived at the terminal early to purchase tickets and were accommodated quickly. We left at 10:30 am and returned at 1630 pm. While it was only a few hours in Tallinn we felt it was sufficient for us. The MegaStar had a beautiful garden deck that we sat in before spending lots of time shopping. We took the Star back and it was okay in comparison. The food was mediocre at best for both boats but overall we had a great experience
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