Photos: Scotch Mist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Phil Richards from London, UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Dmitry G, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: Scotch Mist, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Phil Richards from London, UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Dmitry G, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Town Hall Square to the Viru Gate towers
Your local guide
Piret Lepik
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Highlights
- A carved detail on the town hall, explained
- Round towers marking a historic gate
- A walk between two old town landmarks
- Medieval market history, told plainly
- A strong first orientation walk
About this tour
This session walks from the medieval market square to the round towers of the Viru Gate. You see the Gothic town hall that anchors the square, then the surviving gate towers that once controlled entry into the fortified city. It is a short walk between two of the old town's most recognisable points.
I start with a sound check at the square, then walk toward the gate at an easy pace, taking questions along the way. A short note on the square's market history follows by message afterwards.
It suits anyone wanting a first orientation walk through the old town. It also works well before a longer city walls session.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Tallinn before heading out.
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Town Hall facade 15 min
The camera holds on the Gothic town hall, and I point out a carved detail most visitors walk straight past.
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Viru Gate towers 15 min
You see the two round towers marking a historic entrance to the old town, and I explain their original defensive role.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Tallinn: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Black bread and Old Town (Vanalinn), worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Tallinn time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Tallinn, showing you Town Hall facade and Viru Gate towers live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the square live with my phone.
Times shown in Tallinn time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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