This historic, harbour city has long been a popular stop for Northern European cruise liners, now hosting about 300 ships each year. The reason is no mystery. As a destination for cruise visitors, Tallinn has a lot going for it – its Medieval charm, high-quality shops and restaurants, and English-speaking population are just some of its pluses. The city is big enough and interesting enough to explore for days, but also small and compact enough to give you the full Tallinn experience in just a few hours. This webpage will give you, the cruise visitors, important information on making the most of your stay.

We've come up with this list of the city's absolute, must-see attractions as a helpful guide to visitors who might be long on curiosity but short on time. Conveniently, most of these sights are clustered together in Old Town, making them easy to fit into a tight itinerary. Keep in mind that you can visit all these attractions for free when you buy the Tallinn Card, the city's all-in-one discount card...