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Tallinn Cruise Port Guide

Tallinn, Estonia — cruise port
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Country:
Estonia
Region:
Baltic
Coordinates:
59.4372° N, 24.7450° E

About Tallinn

Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia, positioned on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic region. As a cruise port, it offers easy access to centuries of history, culture and natural attractions, with many of the city's highlights just a short walk or brief journey from the dock.

What to see and do in Tallinn

The medieval heart of Tallinn is immediately accessible from the port. Tallinn Town Hall and Raekoja plats – julemarked are both at the port itself, whilst Viru Gate and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral are just 0.3 km away. The Patkuli Viewing Platform, also 0.3 km from the port, offers panoramic views across the old town and coastline.

For those with more time, Kadriorg Park lies 2.7 km from the port and features landscaped gardens alongside the nearby Kadriorg Art Museum at 2.6 km. The Tallinn TV Tower, located 8.9 km away, provides another perspective on the city and surrounding region.

Getting around

Tallinn serves as a natural stopping point on Baltic itineraries, with nearby ports including Helsinki, Gdańsk, Copenhagen and Kiel. The city's compact layout and proximity of attractions to the port make it straightforward to explore independently or join organised excursions.

Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026, making it the third most-populous city in the Baltics. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315. Tallinn is the main governmental, financial, industrial, and cultural centre of Estonia. It is located 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of the country's second largest city, Tartu, however, only 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. It is also 320 kilometres (200 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of Riga, Latvia, and 380 kilometres (240 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden. From the 13th century until the first half of the 20th century, Tallinn was known in most of the world by variants of its other historical name, Reval.

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Things to do in Tallinn on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Map of Tallinn and nearby attractions

Best time to visit Tallinn

Cruises to Baltic mostly sail may to September.

Cruises calling at Tallinn

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