We did the Soviet Experience Tour through the ship and it was great, very informative and entertaining. The city itself was ok... We went through the Old Town and it was beautiful but nothing was open, very few stores or restaurants. ...
Aside from Copenhagen, Tallinn was an all-day rain as well. We made a huge mistake taking the taxi going to Old Town, driver immediately charged us 20 euros. We lately found out about the app, Bolt (you can also use in St. Petersburg) which is exactly the same as uber/lyft that charges way a LOT less. The taxi driver also dropped us off in the uphill area so it would be much easier for us to walk ...
This is a great Medieval walled town. It is not, however, just a five minute walk from the dock. It is more along the lines of 30 minutes but it is worth just walking there rather than taking a tour because then you can walk around the streets of the walled town on your own and not have to worry about the tour. We found a great restaurant and had marinated mushrooms and salted cucumbers as well as ...
Nice town, quaint. Bitter cold 5 C. Lovely old houses. It was a German holiday so shops were closed. We walked off the ship and made our own way round it. ...
The old city is very accessible from the ship on foot. We were moved by a museum on the Estonian experience during and after WW2, very well presented. ...
We just walked into the Old Town (upper and lower) using Rick Steves Baltic Cruise guidebook Tallinn walk to see the highlights. Beautiful medieval town and churches and square. Wonderful felt/textile handmade crafts - available right at the pier front market and in town at the artist studios. ...