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Riga, Tallinn & Helsinki Group Tour 2024

Visiting Riga Tallinn Helsinki Lappeenranta (South Karelia)

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June to August departures

Riga, Tallinn & Helsinki Group Tour 2024

Visit the major Baltic Sea cities on a group tour of Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki with the added extra of time in South Karelia in Finland. Your tour can be as relaxed or as busy as you wish with optional excursions.

Tour Highlights

• Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki & South Karelia
• 4 Star Hotels
• Excellent guides
• Choose your optional extras
• Select your departure date below
• Escorted Group Tour

Day 1 - Arrival to Riga

Welcome to Riga! Optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia**** or similar, check-in & welcome meeting.

Optional Transfer

• EUR 45.00 for private car (1-3 persons
• EUR 65.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)

Day 2 - Riga

(wednesday).

Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral.

Optional Extras

• 4-hour excursion to Jurmala with City Museum: EUR 40.00 pp
• Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR 35.00 pp

Day 3 - Riga

After we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga.

The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th-century country life. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant Kalku Varti.

• 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR 50.00 pp
• 3-hour excursion to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
• Latvian dinner at Restaurant Kalku Varti: EUR 50.00 pp

Day 4 - Riga to Tallinn

The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar.

Day 5 - Tallinn

Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, medieval Old Town Hall and Great Guild Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park and a visit to KUMU, the award-winning Estonian Art museum, with its collections of classic and contemporary fine art. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv.

• 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to KUMU: EUR 45.00 pp
• Medieval dinner at Restaurant Maikrahv: EUR 50.00 pp

Day 6 - Tallinn to Helsinki

This day offers an optional day excursion to Lahemaa National Park, where we visit Palmse Manor, a memorial to the von Pahlen family, and Sagadi Manor. The tour ends with a visit to the charming 16th-century Vihula Manor and the Vodka Museum. After a lunch break, we head back to Tallinn to take the ferry to Helsinki and enjoy a refreshing tour through the Finnish archipelago before arriving in Helsinki. Upon arrival, we are transferred to our hotel and check-in at Hotel Glo Art**** or similar.

• 6-hour excursion to Lahemaa National Park: EUR 70.00 pp

Day 7 - Helsinki

Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure whose construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, fortress is a unique attraction for visitors.

• 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 65.00 pp

Day 8 - Helsinki to Lappeenranta

In the morning we go to the railway station and depart with a train bound for Lappeenranta, where we arrive shortly after midday. Transfer to Hotel Scandic Patria**** or similar. Lappeenranta is beautifully set at the shores of Lake Saimaa and was an important Swedish fortress town in the 18th century. Nowadays it is an attractive and popular resort town. The afternoon walking tour of Lappeenranta takes us to the historical Old Town, the port area and Lappeenranta Fortress with its wooden and redbrick buildings, artisans' shops, museums, wooden Orthodox Mary the Virgin Church and cafes. Return to hotel and check-in.

Late afternoon we walk to the pier to embark on a spectacular evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and to the Saimaa Canal. The ship has a restaurant, where we can enjoy drinks and snacks or a full dinner while we are stunned by the views of the lake. After three hours we return to port and walk back to hotel.

Day 9 - Lappeenranta to Helsinki

The day offers the possibility to explore Lappeenranta resort town at leisure. The hotel is located between the Old Town and the port area and both are easily accessible on foot. Go shopping in the small boutiques of the Old Town, try Karelian cuisine, or enjoy the atmosphere and the views at the port. In the late afternoon transfer to the train station and departure by train back to Helsinki. Arrival in Helsinki early in the evening and transfer to Hotel Glo Art**** or similar, check in.

Day 10 - Departure from Helsinki

You can choose to book a transfer to the airport. The end of your Baltic tour!

• EUR 90.00 for private car (1-3 people)
• EUR 120.00 for private minivan (4-7 people)
• 1,068 EUR per person = based on two people sharing a double/twin room
• 1,551 EUR per person = staying in a single room
• Half board at hotels (9 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR 395.00 pp
• 11th June - 20th June 2024
• 25th June - 4th July 2024
• 9th July - 18th July 2024
• 23rd July - 1st August 2024
• 6th August - 15th August 2024
• 13th August 22nd August 2024
• 9 nights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 9 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalised welcome package
• Entrances to medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Church-in-the-Rock in Helsinki
• Service of English-speaking tour escort on all tours
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary
• Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki
• Porterage at hotels
• Please note flights are NOT included in this package. If you wish to add flights to your booking please contact us, or you are welcome to book them yourself.
• If required, we can book additional nights at the start or end of your tour, or arrange an add-on pre/post tour to any of our other destinations.
• The tour is guaranteed (min 2 people) and the maximum group size is 31 people.
• This tour is operated by our local partners ViaHansa and is called Baltic Capitals.

Thank you for putting together such an interesting and varied programme.

We enjoyed a really wonderful trip. The itinerary was great, and the hotels very well positioned in the towns, and very comfortable. Thank you for putting together such an interesting and varied programme. We had the pleasure of being shown the sights by some marvellous guides. All very passionate about their interests, and very interesting. Their English was extremely fluent, and their knowledge, second to none. We would certainly use your company in the future and recommend your service to our friends.

Baltic Capitals & Helsinki Private Tour, Mr & Mrs James, October 2018

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Helsinki, Tallinn & Riga

Explore a magnificent corner of Europe that is rich with history. Atmospheric towns full of diverse architecture and an abundance of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The countries bordering the Baltic Sea have managed to remain slightly under the radar when it comes to busy tourist spots in Europe, yet those who visit these Baltic beauties are richly rewarded.

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A leafy landscape that’s typical of Scandinavia plus the modern development that began for the 1952 Olympic Games creates a lively hub of culture, education and industry thriving at the centre of Helsinki today.

It's hardly surprising that most Finns have visited Estonia when you see how simple the Tallink Ferry makes hopping across the Gulf seem. With Helsinki being in the south of Finland, and Tallinn, the Estonian capital, in the north of the country, the two cities essentially face each other, although they are very much of a contrast.

South of Tallinn we find the city known as Estonia’s cultural capital – Tartu. A perfect pit stop when travelling through the forests towards Latvia. This pretty city is firmly focused on the intellectual, as home to the National University of Estonia and a variety of important museums.

From Helsinki just north of the Baltics to Riga, our southernmost stop, this tour rakes in four cities across a trio of countries on the cusp of where Russia and Europe collide. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will discover the very best on offer from this hidden gem corner of Europe made up of Finland, Estonia and Latvia. 

Helsinki, Tallinn & Riga Itinerary

Fly to Helsinki and transfer to your hotel, where you'll stay in the four-star Scandic Grand Marina or the four-star Scandic Park.

Helsinki is a beautiful, bustling capital city – an idyllic archipelago nestled on the Gulf of Finland and boasting over 300 islands. Surrounded by lush forests and vast, picturesque parks, both Central Park and Kaivopuisto Park offer stunning views overlooking the sea, just two of the city’s tranquil spots that provide us with an uplifting breath of fresh air. Our morning tour takes us around many of Helsinki’s highlights, including its striking Railway Station and the sculptural Sibelius Monument, resembling organ pipes. During the afternoon, we’re free to explore the city’s vastly varied sights

Today, prepare to be transported back in time as we take a short ferry ride from the mainland to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna Fortress. Despite a tumultuous history, the fortress is now the epitome of peace and tranquillity. Our expert guide will bring the fort’s history back to life as we explore Suomenlinna’s four bastions, as well as a wealth of other attractions within the fortress walls, including deep and eerie connecting tunnels, a turquoise-topped dual use church/lighthouse, the ominous canons, lakes, gardens and even a beach. Outside of the crumbling fortress walls, we meander through the cobbled streets, across connecting bridges and in between old wooden buildings now home to quaint restaurants and artists’ workshops. In the afternoon you’ll have some free time where you may choose to head back to Helsinki or stay on Suomenlinna.

Today, we leave Finland in our wake and cross the Gulf from Scandinavia to Estonia. We dock in the port of Tallinn and drive east along the coast until we arrive at picturesque Kadriorg Palace. Built in the 18th century by Russian Emperor Peter the Great as a gift to his wife Catherine, this sweeping confection of a building now houses one of the country’s best art collections. Here, we take a guided tour of its intricate interior, taking in the exquisite and mesmerising ceiling in the main hall, as well as the impressive manicured gardens and fountains that the palace overlooks. After this most regal outing we continue to Tallinn to settle into our hotel before heading out for dinner in a local restaurant. You will stay for two nights at the four-star Nordic Forum Hotel. 

Estonia’s capital Tallinn is, quite simply, a time warp. Its fairy tale UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, a rabbit-warren of atmospheric streets neatly situated below an impressive hilltop Upper Town, offers endless discovery: an ancient castle, a pastel-coloured baroque Parliament building, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. As you enter Tallinn’s Old Town through its landmark 14th century Viru Gate, you’re immediately struck by the heady fragrance of fresh blooms from the plethora of flower shops that line the road ahead. Sitting in the shadows of the church steeples, castle walls and grand cathedrals you’ll happen across a hotchpotch of winding streets and alleyways, colourful buildings and traditional traders. Stroll through Catherine’s Passage, an atmospheric hidden alleyway lined with all manner of artists’ workshops. Once we’ve enjoyed our morning walking tour of the upper and lower Old Town with a local guide, there’s time to seek out various local treasures, wander through the shadows of the city walls, or maybe just a short stop to sip a coffee and watch the world go by.

After breakfast we continue our tour to Tartu, Estonia’s second largest city and its cultural capital, home to the country’s most renowned university. On our arrival we’ll have time to enjoy lunch and explore the picturesque city centre. The Old Town Square is the perfect place to people watch and take in the views of the Emajogi River, the Kissing Students Fountain, the pretty pink Town Hall and the curious Leaning House – home to the Tartu Art Museum. Not only has that, but the medieval St John’s Church, boasted some of the best views over the Old Town from its belfry. We set off again mid-afternoon on our journey to Riga, capital of Latvia, where we’ll settle into our hotel before heading out for the evening to sample some local cuisine in a nearby restaurant.  You will stay in either the four-star Radisson Blu Ridzene or the four-star Wellton Hotel & Spa. 

Today, we visit beautiful Riga, largest of the Baltic State cities. Situated at the mouth of the River Daugava, this charming, cosmopolitan city offers a real mix of architectural styles. Spires of dark, gothic churches tower above the shadowy cobblestone streets below. During our morning walking tour, we explore these hidden delights and the medieval maze that makes up the Old Town, including the striking foliage-covered Powder Tower - home to the Latvian War Museum, and the central Dome Square - the heart of seven atmospheric streets. Stand on the marked spot on the square and you can see all three golden cockerels on top of the Old Town church spires. During the afternoon, you’re free to explore the city as you wish, a stroll through Riga’s famously vast Central Market, five pavilions of old Zeppelin hangars so iconic that it’s included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, along with the city’s Old Town.

After breakfast it’s time to bid a fond farewell to the beauty of the Baltics and take the transfer for the flight home.

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The grand quartet of spectacular Baltic capitals, Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, and Helsinki, sends their greetings! Dive into an incredible tour of these Baltic metropolises, and you’ll soon discover what makes these cities in the Baltics and Helsinki so special. Your journey begins by exploring the most famous highlights in Vilnius. You can also enhance your experience with an optional tour to Trakai, a charming town known for its lakes and a stunning island castle.

From Vilnius, you’ll take a trip to Riga, visit the unique Hill of Crosses, and explore the luxurious Rundale Palace along the way. Once you arrive in Riga, you’ll uncover the amazing secrets of its colorful old town, including the masterful Art Nouveau architecture.

The third city on your itinerary is Tallinn, known for its unique medieval spirit, evident in its one-of-a-kind old town. After exploring the mysteries of the Estonian capital, you’ll cross the Gulf of Finland to reach the vibrant city of Helsinki.

In Helsinki, you can warm up in a Finnish sauna, embark on a city tour, and savor a delightful experience at one of the local coffee shops. Your time in Helsinki will be the perfect icing on the cake of this Baltic tour. The Baltics and Helsinki are eager to welcome you. Are you ready to embark on your Baltic fairytale?

The Best of The Baltics and Helsinki in 10 days tour package includes:

• 9 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels.
• 9 x buffet breakfast.
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice.
• Personalised welcome package.
• Entrances to Peter and Paul Church in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, medieval Great Guild Hall in Tallinn and Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki.
• Service of bilingual English-German speaking tour escort on all tours.
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary.
• Ferry ticket Tallinn-Helsinki one way (2nd class).
• Portage at hotels.

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Susan – 2023 September 17 :

All aspects of the tour were professionally managed. The organizational skills of the company to coordinate language needs, to assist in the processes of booking and responding to questions, and to provide high quality senior tour guides and local expert guides is exemplary. Bravo! I very much enjoyed learning about the capitals we visited and appreciate how knowledgeable the guides were and how friendly and genuine they were. I would highly recommend Baltic Tours for the quality of the programs and staff. Accomodations ranged from excellent to good.The bus service was excellent. The drivers professional and courteous. I look forward to another Baltic Tours trip.

Dave – 2023 September 9 :

Me and my family have chosen this tour and we were so amazed by the places we saw and competent staff. I was speaking with Baltictours.com responsible people and I found the service of this travel agency to be excellent. They helped to choose the tour depends on our needs. Thank you Rasa and Iveta!

Keith – 2023 September 5 :

Baltic Metropoles is a good tour if you want to explore the east coast of Baltic sea. The guides presented the cities well and seemed that they know their stuff. Communication with Baltic tours was easy and staff there are honest. They’ve recommended to me, and Ireally recommend you to take several optional tours, especially one to Lahemma National Park. The nature there was stunning and you shouldn’t miss it. The tour is a good value for money deal, 5/5.

Dovila – 2023 July 11 :

The trip was awesome! The people in the major cities speak english very well and are really friendly. I’ve really enjoyed the cities, they have something special about them. The tour was carefully planned – we had just enough time to explore everything we wanted. The hotels are not the most expensive ones, however they were neat and comfortable. Would repeat this trip again!

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Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius

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9 days with private transportation

Included Features:

• Private transfer from Helsinki airport to the hotel
• 9 day/8-night vacation featuring:
• 2 nights in Helsinki
• 2 nights in Tallinn
• 2 nights in Riga
• 2 nights in Vilnius
• Daily breakfast
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tours in Helsinki
• Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tours in Tallinn
• Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tours in Riga
• Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tours in Vilnius
• Ferry tickets with reserved deck seats from Helsinki to Tallinn
• Private transfer from Tallinn to Riga
• Private transfer from Riga to Vilnius
• Private transfer from to the Vilnius airport

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• Any of our Independent Journeys
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B – Breakfast | L – Lunch | D – Dinner | WD – Welcome Dinner  | T – Tasting

Day 1 – Arrive in Helsinki

Upon arrival in Helsinki, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 – in Helsinki

Explore Helsinki at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.  There are stops at the main attractions such as the Rock Church, the Sibelius monument, the Swedish theatre and more. (B)

Day 3 – From Helsinki to Tallinn

Today, make your own way to the Harbor where you board a ferry to the Capital of Estonia, Tallinn. Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring on your own. (B)

Day 4 – In Tallinn 

The comprehensive Tallinn hop-on, hop-off bus tour allows you to plan your own sightseeing. Visit sites such as the Open-Air Museum, the Old Town and Toompea Hill. (B)

Day 5 – Tallinn to Riga

After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to Latvia’s capital Riga. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 6 – In Riga 

A hop-on, hop-off bus city bus tour lets you explore Riga as your own pace.  Attractions and sites like the Latvian National Opera, the Power Tower, and Kipsala are all on the route. (B)

Day 7 – From Riga to Vilnius

This morning, a private transfer takes you to Vilnius, Capital of Lithuania.  A stop is made at the Hill of Crosses. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 8 – In Vilnius

Discover Vilnius with a hop-on-hop-off city tour . See sites such as Cathedral Square, the Gothic style town Hall, St. Peter’s and Paul’s Church, the Gates of Dawn and many more. (B)

Day 9 – Depart from Vilnius

Your independent journey ends today and you are transferred to the Vilnius airport. (B)

Note: Optional tours are available upon request.

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• Riga : Pullman Old Town or similar
• Vilnius: Hotel Pacai or similar

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Highlights and Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Finnish capital Helsinki, a melting pot of Scandinavian and Russian influences
• Visit to the Latvian capital Riga, with a guided walking tour of the riverside Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage gem boasting a mix of gothic and Art Nouveau architecture
• Walking tour of the Suomenlinna Fortress, an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site straddled across six of Helsinki’s islands, with a local guide
• Visit to picturesque Kadriorg Park to see its fairy tale Swan Lake, manicured gardens and the crowning glory baroque palace on a guided tour
• Guided walking tour of the Estonian capital Tallinn featuring the charming Medieval Lower Town and the hilltop Upper Town
• Enjoy a relaxing countryside drive from Tallinn to Estonia’s cultural capital Tartu, with time to enjoy the impressive museums, university-town atmosphere and Old Town
• Journey across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia aboard a modern, comfortable ship
• The price of this holiday is per person based on one person in a double/twin room for sole occupancy. The price includes:
• Seven nights’ in four-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast and three dinners (including two in a local restaurant),
• Return flights 
• Departures taxes and transfers
• All tours as mentioned
• The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
• Welcome drink on arrival to get to know your fellow travellers better - exclusively for solo tours
• Included excursions are: tour of Helsinki; guided visit of Suomenlinna Fortress; ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn; visit to Kadriorg Park; guided tours of Tallinn and Riga

Fly to Helsinki and transfer to your hotel, where you'll stay in the four-star Scandic Grand Marina. This evening, enjoy a welcome drinks reception and dinner to get to know your fellow travellers better.

Helsinki is a beautiful, bustling capital city – an idyllic archipelago nestled on the Gulf of Finland and boasting over 300 islands. Surrounded by lush forests and vast, picturesque parks, both Central Park and Kaivopuisto Park offer stunning views overlooking the sea, just two of the city’s tranquil spots that provide us with an uplifting breath of fresh air. Our morning tour takes us around many of Helsinki’s highlights, including its striking Railway Station and the sculptural Sibelius Monument, resembling organ pipes. During the afternoon, we’re free to explore the city’s vastly varied sights

Today, prepare to be transported back in time as we take a short ferry ride from the mainland to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna Fortress. Despite a tumultuous history, the fortress is now the epitome of peace and tranquillity. Our expert guide will bring the fort’s history back to life as we explore Suomenlinna’s four bastions, as well as a wealth of other attractions within the fortress walls, including deep and eerie connecting tunnels, a turquoise-topped dual use church/lighthouse, the ominous canons, lakes, gardens and even a beach. Outside of the crumbling fortress walls, we meander through the cobbled streets, across connecting bridges and in between old wooden buildings now home to quaint restaurants and artists’ workshops. In the afternoon you’ll have some free time where you may choose to head back to Helsinki or stay on Suomenlinna.

Today, we leave Finland in our wake and cross the Gulf from Scandinavia to Estonia. We dock in the port of Tallinn and drive east along the coast until we arrive at picturesque Kadriorg Palace. Built in the 18th century by Russian Emperor Peter the Great as a gift to his wife Catherine, this sweeping confection of a building now houses one of the country’s best art collections. Here, we take a guided tour of its intricate interior, taking in the exquisite and mesmerising ceiling in the main hall, as well as the impressive manicured gardens and fountains that the palace overlooks. After this most regal outing we continue to Tallinn to settle into our hotel before heading out for dinner in a local restaurant. You will stay for two nights at the four-star Nordic Forum Hotel. 

Estonia’s capital Tallinn is, quite simply, a time warp. Its fairy tale UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, a rabbit-warren of atmospheric streets neatly situated below an impressive hilltop Upper Town, offers endless discovery: an ancient castle, a pastel-coloured baroque Parliament building, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. As you enter Tallinn’s Old Town through its landmark 14th century Viru Gate, you’re immediately struck by the heady fragrance of fresh blooms from the plethora of flower shops that line the road ahead. Sitting in the shadows of the church steeples, castle walls and grand cathedrals you’ll happen across a hotchpotch of winding streets and alleyways, colourful buildings and traditional traders. Stroll through Catherine’s Passage, an atmospheric hidden alleyway lined with all manner of artists’ workshops. Once we’ve enjoyed our morning walking tour of the upper and lower Old Town with a local guide, there’s time to seek out various local treasures, wander through the shadows of the city walls, or maybe just a short stop to sip a coffee and watch the world go by.

After breakfast we continue our tour to Tartu, Estonia’s second largest city and its cultural capital, home to the country’s most renowned university. On our arrival we’ll have time to enjoy lunch and explore the picturesque city centre. The Old Town Square is the perfect place to people watch and take in the views of the Emajogi River, the Kissing Students Fountain, the pretty pink Town Hall and the curious Leaning House – home to the Tartu Art Museum. Not only has that, but the medieval St John’s Church, boasted some of the best views over the Old Town from its belfry. We set off again mid-afternoon on our journey to Riga, capital of Latvia, where we’ll settle into our hotel before heading out for the evening to sample some local cuisine in a nearby restaurant.  You will stay in the four-star Radisson Blu Elizabete for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

Today, we visit beautiful Riga, largest of the Baltic State cities. Situated at the mouth of the River Daugava, this charming, cosmopolitan city offers a real mix of architectural styles. Spires of dark, gothic churches tower above the shadowy cobblestone streets below. During our morning walking tour, we explore these hidden delights and the medieval maze that makes up the Old Town, including the striking foliage-covered Powder Tower - home to the Latvian War Museum, and the central Dome Square - the heart of seven atmospheric streets. Stand on the marked spot on the square and you can see all three golden cockerels on top of the Old Town church spires. During the afternoon, you’re free to explore the city as you wish, a stroll through Riga’s famously vast Central Market, five pavilions of old Zeppelin hangars so iconic that it’s included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, along with the city’s Old Town.

After breakfast it’s time to bid a fond farewell to the beauty of the Baltics and take the transfer for the flight home.

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HEL-002 - Tallinn to Helsinki Private Day Trip and Walking Tour

Only a short ferry ride from Tallinn across the sea, Helsinki is an elegant Nordic city with stunningly beautiful architecture and a laid back atmosphere.

Tour price per adult:

Tour includes

• 3h private guide services in Helsinki
• Transfer from hotel to port & port to hotel in Tallinn
• Round-trip ferry tickets
• 3h Walking tour & tram ride in Helsinki
• Entrance to Rock Church
• 1 day transportation pass of Helsinki

Tour excludes

• Gratuities to the guide and driver are not included in the tour price.
• 00:00 – 00:15 Transfer from hotel to port in Tallinn
• 00:15 – 01:00 Check-in & boarding the ship
• 01:00 – 03:00 Ferry ride Tallinn-Helsinki
• 03:10 – 06:10 Walking tour & tram ride in Helsinki
• 06:10 – 07:45 Free time in Helsinki
• 07:45 – 09:45 Ferry ride Helsinki-Tallinn
• 09:45 – 10:00 Transfer port to hotel in Tallinn

Additional information

Children’s Discounts: 3-year-old and under are free, 15% discount for ages 4-12.

The tour schedule and length may vary depending on the seasonal ferry schedule at the time of departure.

Entrance to Rock Church is subject to scheduled religious and private services and available from Monday to Friday.

This tour is suitable for customers taking a day trip to from Tallinn to Helsinki. The package includes a transfer from hotel to harbor and harbor to hotel in Tallinn. Your local guide will meet you at the harbor in Helsinki city center. There is additional free time allocated after the tour to explore the city on your own for shopping and or a lunch break. Please note, that for cruise travelers we suggest a more suited alternative, Helsinki Walking Tour.

PROVIDING PROOF OF IDENTITY Passengers must prepare for security checks in the terminals, where they should be able to provide valid proof of identity, such as: Passport ID card with photo

Please note, a surcharge applies on Sundays and all public holidays. Public holidays in 2024: 29.03.24, 31.03.24, 01.04.24, 01.05.24, 09.05.24, 19.05.24, 21.06.24, 22.06.24, 02.11.24, 6.12.24, 24-26.12.24.

• Kamppi Chapel of Silence
• Helsinki Music Center
• Helsinki Central Library Oodi
• Finnish Parliament
• Ateneum Art Museum
• Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
• Central Railway Station
• Senate Square
• Helsinki University
• Esplanade Boulevard & Park
• Helsinki City Hall
• Uspenski Cathedral

Enjoy an easy and exciting Tallinn to Helsinki day trip on a day cruise!

The capital of Finland is a modern city with over a half a million residents and ranked by the British lifestyle magazine Monocle as the  most livable city in the world  and chosen the 2nd most interesting destination of the year by American New York Times.

All the present day glory aside, Helsinki has also a  fascinating history . From the times of Swedish rule to Russian Czarist Empire, the nation has recovered many hardships of wars. One of the most remarkable is hosting the Summer Olympics in 1952, which gave a post-war city a new breathing and purpose.

Today Helsinki is rapidly developing international metropolis with a very human touch, which makes it a perfect day trip destination. There are many ways to discover Helsinki, one of the best is up close and personal on foot with  your personal local guide .

From the elegant Lutheran Cathedral in Senate Square to the very unusual Church built into the rock, Helsinki offers many delightful surprises to it’s visitors.

This tour is suitable for customers taking a day trip to from Tallinn to Helsinki.  The package includes a transfer from hotel to harbor in Tallinn. Your local guide will meet you at the harbor in Helsinki city center. There is additional free time allocated after the tour to explore the city on your own for shopping and or a lunch break. Please note,  that for  cruise travelers  we suggest a more suited alternative, Helsinki Walking Tour .

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