Join us on this thrilling tour into an era of occupation, propaganda and revolution.
Tallinn's Soviet past is in many ways hidden in plain sight. It is visible, but hard to discern. We will pull back the curtains to see how communist era Tallinn (and Estonia as a while) functioned. We will explore an abandoned Soviet missile base, see the Song Festival Ground (birthplace of the Singing Revolution), see Soviet neighborhoods, visit a memorial to Estonian civilians and more.
What propaganda posters promise to people? What was the KGB doing in Tallinn? How was education reworked during the occupation? What role did Tallinn play in the 1980 Moscow Olympics? What was the Singing Revolution. Th...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join us on this thrilling tour into an era of occupation, propaganda and revolution.
Tallinn's Soviet past is in many ways hidden in plain sight. It is visible, but hard to discern. We will pull back the curtains to see how communist era Tallinn (and Estonia as a while) functioned. We will explore an abandoned Soviet missile base, see the Song Festival Ground (birthplace of the Singing Revolution), see Soviet neighborhoods, visit a memorial to Estonian civilians and more.
What propaganda posters promise to people? What was the KGB doing in Tallinn? How was education reworked during the occupation? What role did Tallinn play in the 1980 Moscow Olympics? What was the Singing Revolution. Th...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
1
Teekond & Koduaed - memorial for communism victims of Estonia
At this memorial we shall discuss the impact of Soviet occupation on the local population, including murders, deportation and people fleeing persecution.
15 minutes
2
Pirita Marina
An often overlooked location, this marina hosted the sailing events of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. While also accommodating KGB agents and possibly western spies.
3
Viimsi
Near Viimsi, we shall take a closer look at a place known as S-75. An abandoned Soviet missile base and find out what was its purpose.
20 minutes
4
Tallinna Teletorn
A difficult to miss landmark, this tower played a crucial role in Estonia re-establishing independence in 1991 and saw a standoff between the Soviet military and Estonian civilians.
10 minutes
5
Lasnamae
A iconic Soviet neighborhood built in the 1980s. This concrete suburb is not just important in terms of architecture, but played a massive role in Soviet era propaganda, education and relocation of populations.
6
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
This is a sacred location to mane Estonians. The festival symbolized Estonian resistance during the Soviet occupation and paved the way for the Singing Revolution. Here we will discover the true importance of the revolution, that rocked the Soviet union from 1987 to 1991.
15 minutes
7
Lennusadam
An old seaplane hangar, this area was under Soviet military command throughout the Cold War
5 minutes
8
Tallinn City Hall
Vladimir Lenin's Palace of Culture and Sport constructed for the 1980 Moscow Olympics
5 minutes
9
Põhja-Tallinn
This area is home to great examples of Soviet architecture, from Stalinist to the 1980s.
