Photos: Tony Webster , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Dmitry G, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Sergei Gussev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Tony Webster , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Dmitry G, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Sergei Gussev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Tallinn food streets, live on video
Your local guide
Kadri Tamm
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Highlights
- Market stalls locals actually shop at
- What comes fresh out of the oven
- Snack counters and what to order there
- Prices compared to the tourist shops nearby
- A shortlist of places worth a visit
About this tour
This session covers Tallinn's food streets, from a market where locals actually shop to a bakery and snack counter worth knowing about. The camera stays close to the stalls and counters rather than a restaurant table. The guide points out what is fresh, what sells out first, and what to order when you go yourself.
The call opens with a short sound check, then moves between the market and the bakery with time for questions about anything on screen. A short list of the addresses and recommended orders follows by message once the call ends.
This suits anyone planning a visit to Tallinn who wants a shortlist before arriving, as well as anyone simply curious about the city's food away from restaurants. It also works for a quick look from home.
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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Market stalls 21 min
The first stop is a market where the stalls sell to locals rather than tourists, and the guide points out what is actually fresh today and how prices compare to the shops nearby.
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Bakery and snack counter 21 min
The second stop is a bakery and snack counter, where the guide watches what is coming out of the oven and explains what is worth ordering when you visit yourself.
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Your questions 9 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 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Vana Tallinn liqueur and Kalamaja, 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 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Toompea Castle 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. Headphones help, the city can be loud.
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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