WALKING TOUR IN TALLINN`s OLD TOWN
Walking tour in Tallinn’s Old Town, visit to the Dominican monastery and lunch in the restaurant Peppersack (September 5, 2009) from 10:00 to 14:00
The 1.5 hour walking tour in the historic Old Town of Tallinn starts from the Nordic Hotel Forum. During the tour the guests will enjoy the unique and timeless atmosphere of the Medieval town that has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage list since 1997. Tallinn is one of the best retained medieval European towns, with its web of winding cobblestone streets and properties, from the 11th to 15th centuries, preserved nearly in its entirety. Among the numerous sights to be seen during the tour are the Town Hall Square, the best-preserved Medieval town hall in Northern Europe, one of the oldest pharmacies still functioning in its original spot in all of Europe, and the Toompea Castle that houses the Estonian Parliament.
The tour ends at the Dominican monastery where a special programme will be offered.
The guests are welcomed and given the torches to follow the host through the dark monastery rooms in the light of torches accompanied by medieval music. During the programme the host tells about the monastery’s history and architecture, monastic life, lost fortunes and legends related to Dominicans. Each guest will receive a coin made at the monastery as a future reminder of this unique experience.
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Following the visit to the monastery the guests will be taken to a Medieval restaurant Peppersack where they can enjoy an excellent lunch to crown this eventful day rich of new experiences.
PRICE: 82 EUR / per person
Price includes: a guided walking tour in the historical Old Town of Tallinn, a special programme in the Dominican monastery, and lunch at Medieval restaurant Peppersack.
Minimum of 10 participants.
Pre-registration is required.
GUIDED TOUR TO THE KUMU ART MUSEUM
Guided tour to the Kumu Art Museum (September 5, 2009) from 15:00 to 17:00
The Kumu Art Museum was opened to the visitors in February 2006. It is located on four hectares on the limestone bank of Lasnamägi next to Kadriorg Park. The building has seven floors, including technical floors, and the total area is 23 900 m². The Kumu (KUnstiMUuseum) Art Museum is a modern multifunctional art building, which contains exhibition halls, a lecture hall offering diverse facilities, and an educational centre for young visitors and for art lovers.
PRICE: 28 EUR / per person
Price includes: a bus ride, entrance ticket to the museum and a guide.
Minimum of 10 participants.
Pre-registration for the tour is required.