Tallinn is chock full of museums ranging from the standard, high-quality history and art variety to curious museums specialising in old-fashioned dolls, antique cameras, musical instruments and even sea mines. If you're a true museum buff, you should consider buying a Tallinn Card, which will give you free entrance to most of the city's museums. Note that many museums in Estonia are closed on Mondays ...

A variety of guided and self-guided tours are available in Tallinn, everything from ghost walks to pub crawls. Please note that many of these require booking in advance.

Catholic, Lutheran, Russian Orthodox – and more recently Jewish – houses of worship have played a central role in Tallinn's cultural life ever since German crusaders Christianised the country in the early 13th century. The Medieval-built churches in particular were magnificent projects that drew the city's best artistic talent. Nowadays many of the city's churches are true architectural treasures, ...

Artistic juices have been flowing in Tallinn for a long time. Even as far back as the 15th century, Estonian-born painter Michael Sittow was travelling Europe creating portraits for the Hapsburg royalty. Today the city is home to a thriving art scene that ranges from traditional, folk handicraft to modern home designs to edgy installation works.

Museums and galleries aren't the only places to enjoy the city's creative efforts. Several public and commercial spaces, be they hotels, restaurants or cafés, are worth visiting for their architectural or interior design value. If you're planning to make a tour of the public venues listed here, pick up a copy of the special Design Map from the Tourist Information Centre. Kumu ...

If coming to Tallinn isn't enough of an escape in itself, there are some fantastic day trips you can take from here that will put you in touch with Estonian nature and history. From the islands off the coast of Tallinn to vast national park areas to curious nearby towns, there are plenty of fascinating options. Making these trips requires a bit of planning, so consult the Tourist Information Centre or a tour operator for help.