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Top 10 attractions free with the Tallinn Card
25.02.2026Tallinn Card
The Tallinn Card is a smart, all-in-one sightseeing pass that gives you access to free public transport and more than 50 of the best museums and attractions in the city. But which of them are the most popular? Below, you will find our list of sights most visited with the Tallinn Card in 2025. Are they your favourites too?
Worth knowing: We recommend purchasing the Tallinn Card through the mobile app – this way, you'll receive personalized visit recommendations, and with the convenient map feature, you can easily find your way to all the points of interest. The app is available for free on App Store and Google Play Store.
Free with Tallinn Card: Attraction Rankings List
10. The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin in Tallinn and its bell Tower
At Tallinn St. Mary`s Cathedral (1233), you`ll find gravestones from the 13-18th centuries and coat of arms epitaphs dating from the 17-20th centruries. The most famous people who have been buried in the curch include the Swedish military officer Pontus De la Gardie and his wife, the Swedish King Johann III`s daughter Sophia Gyllenhelm and Admiral Samuel Greigh. The visitors can climb the cathedral´s 69-metre baroque-style bell tower and admire the view of the city.
9. Estonian History Museum – Great Guild Hall
In the Middle Ages, the Great Guild Hall was a place of celebration and entertainment for the city’s richest merchants. Today, it houses a museum where you can get a brief overview of Estonian history and culture under its 15th-century arched ceilings. In addition, there are exhibits on the history of the Great Guild and means of payment used throughout the territory. The museum’s Weapons Chamber and Collection of Exotic and Rare Things also add intrigue.
Top tip: for a more in-depth overview of Estonian history, also visit Maarjamäe Palace (free of charge with the Tallinn Card).
8. Tallinn TV Tower
The Tallinn TV Tower is the tallest building and adventure centre in Estonia. The 170-meter high platform offers wonderful views of the city, the sea and nature. It is said that in good weather, you can even see Finland! While at the tower, you can also explore an interactive exhibit, have a refreshing lunch in the sky, and check out a host of other attractions. For example, have you wondered what it's like to look through the floor into a nearly 200-meter void?
7. Kadriorg Palace – Kadriorg Art Museum
Kadriorg Palace (in German: Katharninenthal) was founded by Peter I in the 18th century and named in honour of his wife, Catherine I. The richly decorated main hall of the palace is considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Northern Europe. Today, it houses the Art Museum of Estonia’s foreign collection including paintings, sculptures, prints and applied art.
6. St. Olav’s Church and viewing platform
Once upon a time, from 1549 to 1625 to be precise, this Gothic church was the tallest building in the World. Nowadays its smaller, 124-metre spire still dwarfs most of Tallinn’s buildings and remains an important symbol of the town. From April to October, visitors can make the vigorous climb to the top of the stone portion of the tower for magnificent and dizzying views of Old Town, Toompea hill and the port area.
5. KGB Prison Cells
The beautiful facade of one of the most prominent Art Nouveau buildings in Tallinn conceals a dark history: in 1940, the headquartes of the People`s Commissariat of Internal Affairs of the ESSB or NKVD (later KGB), was established here. The basements of the building were used as detention cells, creating the most feared prison in the area.
Top tip: Vabamu, the Museum of Occupations and Freedom, also gives an overview of occupations and resistance movements from recent history (free of charge with the Tallinn Card).
4. Niguliste Museum and viewing platform
This former church building from the 1230s showcases beautiful altarpieces and other religious works of art. A lift goes up to the tower where you can enjoy magnificent views of the city.
3. Museum and Visitor Centre of Fat Margaret, Estonian Maritime Museum
At the Museum and Visitor Centre of Fat Margaret, the story of Estonian seafaring unfolds, from medieval maritime trade to modern-day passenger ships. With nearly 700 historical artefacts, the Maritime Museum's rich collection of ship models and 50 digital and interactive solutions help to tell the story. The museum's star exhibit is a 20-metre-long wreck of a medieval merchant ship.
2. Seaplane Harbour
One of the most popular attraction among Tallinn Card holders is the Seaplane Harbour. It’s no wonder, as it is one of the most magnificent maritime museums in Northern Europe. The exhibit is impressive: you can step into a genuine submarine from the 1930s, explore a variety of other life-size craft, mines, and cannons, and test different simulators. The exposition continues around the exterior of the Seaplane Harbour, where you will meet Suur Tõll, the most powerful steam-powered icebreaker of its time. There is plenty to discover for the entire family!
1. Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum
You can spend almost an entire day at the Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum. The complex includes four medieval city wall towers, underground bastion passages, and the Carved Stone Museum. The museum’s permanent exhibition introduces the history of the formation of Tallinn and its fortifications. In addition, different temporary exhibitions and events are held regularly in each tower.
Top tip: you can also access parts of Tallinn’s city wall from the Nunne Tower and the Hellemann Tower (all free of charge with the Tallinn Card).
