A small-group walk through the Old Town combining Estonian snacks, drinks and history. The guide waits holding a sign under the Town Hall clock; free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before on byFood.
The Estonian Food, Drinks and History Tour is a small-group walking tour of Tallinn's Old Town that pairs tastings of Estonian snacks and drinks with a guided account of the city's past. The operator is Discover Estonia OÜ, and the tour is sold through byFood, Expedia and Musement, so duration and exact inclusions vary slightly by seller. The meeting point is under the Town Hall clock on Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), 10122 Tallinn, where the guide waits holding a sign. The walk takes two to three hours depending on the seller and the season. The standard format includes three drinks and three snacks, with the specific items varying by season. Stops typically include a bakery-cafe, a medieval-themed shop offering drink tastings, and the Estonian House (Eesti Maja), a restaurant focused on traditional home-style dishes. The food is mostly savoury, with rye bread, local dairy and meat-based snacks, while the drinks may include herbal liqueurs or local beer and non-alcoholic alternatives. Between stops the local guide covers medieval Hanseatic Tallinn, the guild houses and merchant streets around Town Hall Square, and the effect of Soviet rule on Estonian food culture. The tour is in a small group, with a pace that suits a casual stroll along cobbled streets. Included are the tastings and the guide. Transport is unnecessary because the whole route is on foot within the compact Old Town, and no hotel pickup is part of the package. The price runs from about 65 to 82 euros (roughly 75 to 94 US dollars) per person depending on the seller, which makes it one of the more affordable ways to sample Estonian food in a guided setting. On byFood the booking carries free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Visitors with allergies or dietary requirements should contact the seller before the tour so the guide can plan around them. The tour runs year-round, and the Old Town is busiest in summer and during the December Christmas market.
| Price | €65-82 (~$75-94 USD) per person depending on seller |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 hours (varies by seller) |
| Address | Under the Town Hall clock, Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), 10122 Tallinn |
What is included
- Three drinks and three snacks (varies by season)
- Stops at a bakery-cafe, a medieval-themed shop with drink tastings and the Estonian House
- Local guide
Good to know
- Operator
- Discover Estonia OÜ (booked via byFood, Expedia, Musement)
Location
Under the Town Hall clock, Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), 10122 Tallinn
59.4371, 24.7454 View on map
Highlights
- Three drinks and three snacks tasted along an Old Town route
- Meeting point under the Town Hall clock on Raekoja plats
- Stop at the Estonian House for traditional dishes
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before when booked on byFood
Tips for visiting
- Look for the guide holding a sign under the Town Hall clock.
- Eat lightly beforehand; the portions are snack-sized but add up over three hours.
- Tell the seller about allergies or dietary needs before the tour date.
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate layers for cobbled streets.
- Compare prices across byFood, Expedia and Musement, as they range from 65 to 82 euros.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start?
It starts under the Town Hall clock on Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) in the Old Town, where the guide waits with a sign.
What is included in the price?
Three drinks, three snacks and a local guide are included, though the exact items vary by season.
Can the booking be cancelled?
Free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before the tour when booked through byFood. Other sellers may have different terms.
How long is the tour?
It runs two to three hours depending on the seller.
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Estonian Food, Drinks and History Tour
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