Estonia
Things to do in Tallinn
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: from May to August.
Things to do
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The Hanseatic old town
Ramparts with round towers, and one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr 30 minFreebest in the morning
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The Toompea viewpoints
The upper hill, and the red roofs with the sea behind. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationViewpoint1 hrFreebest in the evening
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Kadriorg and the Kumu
Peter the Great’s palace and, next door, the Estonian art museum. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMuseum3 hr≈ €15best in the afternoon
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Telliskivi Creative City
A former factory turned district of cafés, thrift shops and street art.
Off the beaten trackShop2 hrFreebest in the afternoon
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An Estonian sauna
Heat, cold, repeat: the smoke sauna tradition is listed by UNESCO. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationRelaxation2 hr≈ €25best in the evening
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Lahemaa National Park
Bogs on boardwalks, pine forests and Baltic manor houses by the sea. On Wikipedia (in French)
Nature and sceneryNature7 hrFreetakes the whole day
When to go
The most pleasant months in Tallinn: from May to August, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 °C / 30 °F | -5 °C / 23 °F | 17 |
| February | 0 °C / 32 °F | -4 °C / 25 °F | 9 |
| March | 5 °C / 41 °F | -2 °C / 28 °F | 11 |
| April | 10 °C / 50 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | 11 |
| May ideal | 16 °C / 61 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 6 |
| June ideal | 20 °C / 68 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 13 |
| July ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 19 |
| August ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 15 |
| September | 19 °C / 66 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 12 |
| October | 10 °C / 50 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 15 |
| November | 5 °C / 41 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | 16 |
| December | 2 °C / 36 °F | -2 °C / 28 °F | 16 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €40
- Mid-range
- €80
- Comfort
- €145
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 690 kg
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Estonia
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right