Tallinn Cruise Port
Tallinn, Estonia · Baltic
Cruise ship docks at Quay 24 — Old City Harbour, Tallinn.
Very easy port for independent travel — flat walk to the Old Town and no language barrier in tourist areas
Compact Baltic cruise port; the Old City Harbour sits a 15-minute walk from Tallinn's UNESCO Old Town.
Port summary
Tallinn is an excellent independent port: the cruise berths at Old City Harbour (Vanasadam) are 1–1.5 km from the walled Old Town, connected by a flat waterfront walk, a seasonal shuttle or a short taxi hop.
Cruise docks
🚢 Quay 24 — Old City Harbour
Main cruise berth at the Old City Harbour (Vanasadam) used by most mid-sized cruise ships. Flat paved walk of about 15 minutes to the Old Town via Admiralty Gate.
📍 Latitude: 59.450736, Longitude: 24.766459
See dock on port map →🚢 Quay 25 — Old City Harbour
Primary cruise berth for larger ships at the Old City Harbour. Passenger amenities, taxi rank and shuttle pickup point are here.
📍 Latitude: 59.450522, Longitude: 24.76613
See dock on port map →🚢 Quay 26 — Old City Harbour
Cruise berth for larger vessels, slightly further from the terminal building. Same 15–20 minute waterfront walk into the Old Town.
📍 Latitude: 59.449993, Longitude: 24.763299
See dock on port map →🚢 Quay 27 — Old City Harbour
Outer cruise berth at the Old City Harbour used on busy multi-ship call days. Walk to the Old Town takes roughly 20 minutes from this quay.
📍 Latitude: 59.44977, Longitude: 24.762952
See dock on port map →Getting to Tallinn
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Flat paved path from the cruise quays through Admiralty Gate and into the Old Town — the most common way to reach the centre
📍 Follow the signposted waterfront path southwest from the cruise terminal towards Fat Margaret's Tower
Seasonal cruise-line or hop-on-hop-off shuttles run into the Old Town edge (Mere puiestee) on most call days
📍 Shuttle stop directly outside the cruise terminal building
Use Bolt (local rideshare) to fix the price upfront — metered taxis can overcharge cruise passengers
📍 Taxi rank at the cruise terminal exit; Bolt app pickups from the marked pickup zone
Tallinn's tram network is cheap and reliable but the walking route is usually faster for cruise passengers
📍 Linnahall stop is a 5-minute walk from the cruise terminal — trams 1 and 2 run to the Old Town edge and train station
Useful for Kadriorg and the Seaplane Harbour; single tickets €2 from the driver (contactless card) or pre-loaded Ühiskaart
📍 Reisisadam A/D bus stops are a short walk from the cruise terminal; routes 2 and 66 reach the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards and phones work almost everywhere — you can easily spend the day ashore without cash
Things to do
Town Hall Square
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Tallinn's cobbled medieval main square ringed by merchant houses and the Gothic Town Hall
🕐 Morning before tour groups arrive
Tallinn Town Hall
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Northern Europe's only surviving Gothic town hall, with a small museum and tower climb
🕐 Late morning
Viru Gate and Old Town Walls
Short stop🚶 Walk
Twin-towered Viru Gate — the most photographed entrance to Tallinn's medieval Old Town
🕐 Morning before crowds arrive
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral on Toompea Hill, opposite the Estonian parliament
🕐 Mornings on weekdays; avoid Sunday services
St. Olaf's Church Tower
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Climb 258 steps up medieval St. Olaf's Church for sweeping harbour and Old Town views
🕐 Early afternoon on clear days
Kadriorg Palace
🏛️ Museum
Peter the Great's pink baroque summer palace, home to the Kadriorg Art Museum
🕐 Late morning
Kumu Art Museum
🏛️ Museum
Estonia's flagship art museum — Estonian art from the 18th century to today
🕐 Afternoon on weekdays
Seaplane Harbour
🏛️ Museum
Interactive maritime museum in a 1916 seaplane hangar — submarine, icebreaker and seaplane
🕐 Early afternoon
Estonian Open Air Museum
🏛️ Museum
120 hectares of historic Estonian farmhouses and windmills in a forested seaside park
🕐 Late morning to mid-afternoon in summer
Toompea Hill Viewpoints
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Kohtuotsa and Patkuli platforms give postcard views over the Old Town's red roofs and spires
🕐 Late morning for best light
Telliskivi Creative City
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Former railway complex turned creative hub — design shops, cafés, street art and flea market
🕐 Late morning to afternoon
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Tallinn?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Tallinn, Estonia. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Tallinn?
- Yes. Tallinn is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Tallinn centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Tram, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Tallinn?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Tallinn independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Tallinn and are cards accepted?
- Tallinn uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Tallinn cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.