TripSmithTallinn
A curated guide to Tallinn, Estonia: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Lennusadam 4.8★ (18,000 reviews) · Maritime museum
- Patkuli Viewing Platform 4.8★ (5,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kadriorg Park 4.8★ (18,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kohtuotsa viewing platform 4.8★ (6,900 reviews) · Observation deck
- Raekoja plats - julemarked 4.7★ (8,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Viru Gate 4.7★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Tallinn Town Hall 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Estonian Open Air Museum 4.7★ (5,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Restaurant Rataskaevu 16 4.8★ (6,200 reviews) · Restaurant
- RØST Bakery 4.8★ (2,800 reviews) · Bakery
- Grenka 4.6★ (2,900 reviews) · Cafe
- Restoran Olde Hansa 4.5★ (12,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Cafe Maiasmokk 4.5★ (3,700 reviews) · Cafe
- Pierre Chocolaterie 4.5★ (2,700 reviews) · Cafe
- Old Estonia Restaurant 4.4★ (3,600 reviews) · Restaurant
- Tuljak 4.7★ (1,500 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- Vana Villem Pub 4.6★ (4,300 reviews) · Pub
- Hell Hunt 4.5★ (6,000 reviews) · Pub
- The Dubliner 4.4★ (4,300 reviews) · Irish pub
- Sigmund Freud Bar 4.5★ (1,800 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Koht 4.7★ (1,400 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Lennusadam
- Afternoon: Kohtuotsa viewing platform
- Dinner: Restaurant Rataskaevu 16
- Nightcap: Vana Villem Pub
Day 2
- Morning: Patkuli Viewing Platform
- Afternoon: Raekoja plats - julemarked
- Dinner: RØST Bakery
- Nightcap: Hell Hunt
Day 3
- Morning: Kadriorg Park
- Afternoon: Viru Gate
- Dinner: Grenka
- Nightcap: The Dubliner
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Tallinn?
With 22 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.