Hidden Kalamaja Walking Tour

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Tour Details

Duration: 2 Hours Distance: 3 km (walking with stops) Group Size: Small groups (max 12 people) Meeting Point: Provided upon booking Language: English What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing

About the Tour

Bunkers, cemeteries, film sets, lost railways and an infamous prison. If this sounds like your kind of thing, then my Hidden Kalamaja Walking Tour is for you!

Before Kalamaja became Tallinn's trendiest district, it was a humble fishing village, first mentioned in 1374. Over the centuries, it transformed from a quiet settlement into an industrial hub, its factories and shipyards shaping the city's fortunes. Behind the colourful wooden houses and tasty food lies a past filled with dramatic transformations, from the rise of industry to the shadows of war and oppression.

Join this tour to uncover the real story of Tallinn's oldest suburb: its fishing roots, industrial boom, hidden areas and the shadows of war and oppression that still linger. If you've heard of Kalamaja as Tallinn's hipster hub but want to dig deeper into the stories that shaped it, this tour is for you. Step beyond the trendy cafés and explore a neighbourhood filled with forgotten stories.

What to Expect on the Tour

This two-hour tour takes you through the fascinating evolution of Kalamaja, from its early days as a fishing village to its rise as the centre of Tallinn's industry. We'll explore key sites that reveal the district's layered history, including:

Along the way, we'll discuss the neighbourhood's shifting identity, from working-class roots to Soviet decline, and its rebirth as Tallinn's creative and cultural heart.

Who is This Tour For?

This Kalamaja walking tour is perfect for:

Tour Pricing

Standard Group

€35 per person

Small group experience (max 12 people)

Private Tour

€200 per group

Personalized experience for your group

How to Book

1. Bank Transfer

Send payment to our bank account:

LHV Bank OÜ MOXAFIS

EE117700771008384840

After payment, email us your receipt to confirm booking.

2. Contact Us

+372 56 955 920
Paadi 14A, Tallinn, Estonia
Daily: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM