6 Tallinn Day Trips from Helsinki Worth Booking

1.Tallinn Guided Day Tour with Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $136Our pick

You’ll take an Eckerö Line ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, meet a guide at the port, and walk through the medieval Old Town, Toompea Hill, Viru Gate, Town Hall, and Aleksander Nevski Cathedral. Guides such as Sergei, Irina, and Svetlana are praised for lively history and practical tips, followed by about three hours to explore alone.

“Our guide, Sergei was very knowledgeable, considerateand a great storyteller”

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2.Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour -cruise ticket & pick up included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry with hotel pickup, a guided three-hour walk through the Old Town, and three hours to explore alone. Expect a small group of up to 20, English guidance, and return transport to your Helsinki hotel. Bring a passport and comfortable shoes.

“Upgrade to a cabin is possible and desirable on the ferry. Dress in layers, as weather in Tallinn with fall approaching can be changeable and chilly/windy.”

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3.Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn aboard the Tallink Star or Megastar, with about two hours each way, WiFi, restaurants, shops, and comfortable seating. Spend four or seven hours exploring Tallinn independently. There is no guide, so plan your route and return to the terminal on time.

“Great experience. Wow - we never knew ferries like this existed. More shopping, food, drink, seating options than we ever imagined.”

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4.Tallinn Day Cruise from Helsinki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $323

Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn on the comfortable Megastar ferry, then meet a private guide such as Sergei, Helen, or Maria for a three-hour car and walking tour. See the Old Town, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Kadriorg Park, and Kiek in de Kök before free time and the return sailing.

“The tour guide was informative and engages us the whole day tour with the life of Tallinn residents. It was really an eye opener for us! The tour period was just nice and we appreciate the pick up and drop off at our hotel too.”

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5.Luxury Day Trip to Tallinn with superior cabin VIP guide and lavish buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $360

Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn by Baltic ferry with hotel pickup, a private bunk cabin, buffet dining, and a three-hour guided walk. In Tallinn, guides such as Irina, Anastasia, and Marie have led visitors through Toompea, the Old Town, and Kohtuotsa viewpoint.

“1. Superior cabin is essential is travelling with Family else you will have to rush to catch a table at various bars and restaurants. If you are late, you may have to sit on the floor. We travelled on Saturday 12th April 2025 and saw many people sitting on floor because there was no space. 2. Tallinn is a good place for one time vist of 3 to 4 hrs. 3. Dinner buffet is typical cruise meal - long queues, mediocre food and noisy crowd.”

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6.Guided Day Trip to Tallinn by Ferry & VIP Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $446Top rated

You’ll leave from your Helsinki hotel, cross to Tallinn by ferry, and tour with a private guide in a luxury car. Expect the medieval Old Town, Balti Jaam Market, Kadriorg Park, Baltic waterfront, and free time for shopping. Guides speak English, Russian, Spanish, or French.

“The guide and driver were wonderful and very informative/funny. They took us around Tallin and explained each neighborhood and stopped at key sites so we could walk around before taking us to the Medieval City. She also pointed out places to go when we had free time and made sure we knew the route to the pickup spot and where our restaurant was for our dinner reservations. We learnt a lot about Estonia, its history and culture during our visit.”

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