Tallinn Day Trip: Explore Medieval Old Town

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tyynenmerenkatu 14 - West Harbour Terminal 2, Tyynenmerenkatu 14, Helsinki
    Select from various departure times and tour options. Depending on the day cruise selected, you can enjoy either 4 hours or 7 hours in Tallinn. The Tallink Star ferry and the Tallink Megastar ferry operate on this route.
    The ferry journey to Tallinn is just 2 hours. Tickets…
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 charm of the Medieval city of Tallinn in just one day. Travel on the LNG-powered Tallink Shuttle Megastar or MyStar ferry, with a one-way crossing taking only 2 hours. Choose a convenient departure time from early morning to late afternoon, allowing 4-7 hours to explore Tallinn’s stunning Old Town, museums, galleries, and quaint…

Location
Tyynenmerenkatu 14
Tyynenmerenkatu
Welcome to your self-guided tour! Please note this independent journey does not include any transfers or destination activities. Kindly proceed to Helsinki West Harbour Terminal 2, and make sure to complete your check-in at least 40 minutes before departure. We hope you have a wonderful journey!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mpdehnke
Aug 11, 2025
Fast and uncomplicated to Tallinn and back - in ultra-modern ships. - The two ferries, Megastar and Mystar, cannot be beaten in terms of luxury and offers. Punctual, pleasant and with excellent staff.
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Evana_n
Jul 9, 2025
Highly Recommend - With a free day in Helsinki, we decided to take a ferry over to Estonia. The ship left right on time and was easy to find—our hotel was just a short walk from the harbor. I’d recommend arriving about 30–40 minutes before departure, as boarding can get a bit hectic with everyone rushing to get on first. The ferry itself was very comfortable, and the ride took about two hours. Tallinn’s Old Town is within walking distance from the port, though it’s not the easiest to navigate at first. We ended up following the spire of a nearby church and found our way without any trouble. The visit was absolutely worth it—make your way to the top of the town for a stunning view, and be sure to grab a map. There are plenty of great places to eat and lots of charming spots to explore!
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Anumita_c
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent Cruise and Value for Money Tickets - Excellent Cruise, Mystar. Fantastic ambience and facilities onboard for a 2 hour ride. Its really value for money. One of the best short run Cruise I have ever experienced. The whole process of check in boarding was also very smooth.
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Gargi_m
Jun 1, 2025
Super experience! - I loved this cruise! We checked in and collected our boarding passes 45 minutes before departure, and spent a wonderful journey exploring the ship! The Baltic Sea and the scenery around is just beautiful. Tallinn is a wonderful city to roam and explore both the historical and the modern. I thought this trip offered major value for money.
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621anamariea
May 28, 2025
Fabulous Ferry - This was amazing! The ship had everything you could possibly need and want. I traveled with 3 kids to Estonia on the 2-hr ferry. We ended up having dinner on the ferry ride back to Finland. Everything was perfect! I would definitely recommend to families traveling with children.
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Sam
May 27, 2025
Day trip to Tallin - Great day trip to Tallin. Ferry terminal on both sides very easy to find. Getting on/off ferry really easy and plenty to do on the ferry during the crossing. Enormous duty free section!
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Luciussilvae
May 25, 2025
Very nice unplanned bonus on our Helsinki city trip - We booked a sailing directly with Tallink departing at 10.30 h and a retreat arriving at 9.30 h, which gave us 7 hours effective time in Talinn. The boat trip is fantastic, you can have a nice breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can also shop duty-free in a very large store with a large range. Everything is very neat and well maintained, including the West Terminal 2 in Helsinki and the D-Terminal in Talinn. Fifteen minutes walk from the terminal in the old town of Talinn. The 7 hours gave us ample time to explore Talinn and dine there, which we also found very rewarding. This boat trip was also really the bonus of our city trip to Helsinki, because it was not planned and it remains something special to do.
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Nadya_b
Aug 7, 2025
Four hours in Tallinn isn’t enough - Easy check in, nice ferries, but would have appreciated info about best ways to get to Old Town and back. Four hours was too little time, but we didn’t want to leave before 10:30 or return later than the 4:30 ferry. Took a taxi to save time getting there, but had a problem getting a cab back to Terminal D, so we walked. It’s a long walk, consuming time. Otherwise, we loved Tallinn.
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Annilaw
Jul 4, 2025
Enjoyable - Loved this cruise . There was an option to have linch on board which I took , the food was great , lots of delicious local delicacies.
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Brenda_b
Jun 13, 2025
Would do it again - It’s a little chaotic getting off and on the ferry. Otherwise the process was easy, the ferry clean and plenty of seating. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely go again.
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).