Tallinn, Estonia’s capital has a beautiful old town and is surrounded by medieval walls. It also has a collection of great amber shops, magnificent churches, and great food.

Itineraries

Eat & Drink

Clayhills Gastropub

A gastropub in old town Tallinn with a welcoming vibe and great beer flights. Clayhills offers live music every Friday and Saturday nights, which can be a lot of fun. The singer we saw was amazing.

Balthasar

The “garlic restaurant” in the heart of old town Tallinn. Most of the dishes involve garlic in some fashion, and they’re almost all delicious. The dining room also offers great views of the town square.

See

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Very impressive cathedral in old town Estonia with ornate decorations and beautiful stained glass windows. Completed in 1900 when Estonia was part of the Russian empire, the cathedral is built in the Russian Revival style.

Chateau Royal

More ruins than anything else, the castle offers rampart walks, beautiful views of the harbor below, and some local art exhibits.