{"id":100405,"date":"2025-10-17T10:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T07:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/linnamuuseum\/ekskursioonid-linnaelumuuseumis\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:18:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:18:56","slug":"tallinn_city_life_museum_tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/linnamuuseum\/tallinn_city_life_museum_tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Tours & activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

For more information and to book a tour, please email us at linnaelu@linnamuuseum.ee<\/span><\/a> or call +372 615 5184.<\/p>\n

Museum tours<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Guided tour of the Exhibition \u201cLyndanise. Reval. Tallinn. City Life Through the Centuries\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

How has the everyday life of Tallinn\u2019s people changed from century to century? And what dreams have the townspeople held for the city?\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us for a guided tour through the exhibition \u201cLyndanise. Reval. Tallinn. City Life Through the Centuries\u201d. We\u2019ll explore what lies beneath the streets of Tallinn, uncover the city\u2019s most important legends, and get a close look at rare treasures from the City Museum\u2019s collections. See the legendary Old Thomas weather vane, forged in 1530, and the golden key to the city, crafted as a gift for King Charles XII. Discover the chest of privileges from 17th-century Tallinn and the wooden sculpted head by master Elert Thiele, which once crowned the pillory in the Town Hall Square. We\u2019ll also delve into how the city was governed, what education was like, explore the major monasteries and churches, and learn which goods brought wealth to medieval Tallinn.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, we\u2019ll uncover what makes Tallinn so unique and captivating \u2013 and how that charm is rooted in its past.<\/span><\/p>\n

The duration of the tour is\u00a060 minutes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Group size is limited to <\/span>15 people.<\/b>
\nLanguage: Estonian, English, Russian.<\/span>
\nGuided tour fee: <\/span>45\u20ac.<\/b>
\nForeign language guided tour fee: 60<\/strong><\/span>\u20ac<\/strong>.<\/span>
\nA tour ticket is charged in addition to the tour fee: adult 10 \u20ac<\/strong>, concessions 8 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guided tour of the Exhibition \u201cThe Wealthy and Handsome. The Brotherhood of the Black Heads in Tallinn\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

Who were the rich and beautiful in medieval Tallinn? The dashing Black Heads!\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

The Brotherhood of Black Heads \u2013 young, unmarried merchant apprentices from abroad \u2013 were a hidden force in Tallinn\u2019s city life. Though not yet citizens of Tallinn, they were ones leading the city\u2019s social scene. <\/span>They were the masters of ceremony, and their legendary parties and feasts \u2013 especially during Christmas and Shrovetide \u2013 made the whole city buzz with excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n

On this guided tour,\u00a0you will learn about\u00a0the\u00a0role the\u00a0Black Heads played\u00a0in\u00a0medieval celebrations,\u00a0what made their patron saint, Saint Maurice, so special\u00a0and the significance of the\u00a0church in\u00a0their everyday lives.\u00a0We\u2019ll take a look at\u00a0behind the scenes of the\u00a0powerful Hanseatic trade\u00a0and\u00a0even help a merchant apprentice choose a bride!<\/p>\n

By the end of the tour, you\u2019ll find out how the brotherhood evolved into a club \u2013 and what became of the Black Heads in the modern day.<\/p>\n

The duration of the tour is\u00a060 minutes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Group size is limited to <\/span>15 people.<\/b>
\nLanguage: Estonian, English, Russian.<\/span>
\nGuided tour fee: <\/span>45\u20ac.<\/b>
\nForeign language guided tour fee: 60<\/strong><\/span>\u20ac.<\/b>
\nA tour ticket is charged in addition to the tour fee: adult 10 \u20ac<\/strong>, concessions 8 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Merchant\u2019s House Historical Tour<\/b><\/h4>\n

Join us in a journey through the history of the building located at Vene 17 and learn about one of its former owners \u2013 Hanseatic \"\"merchant Hans Viant, who lived in this building with his family centuries ago. During the tour, we also showcase some unique exhibits from our museum\u2019s collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

The duration of the tour is\u00a060 minutes<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Language: Estonian, English, Russian, Italian.<\/span>
\nGuide fee: <\/span>45\u20ac.<\/b>
\nForeign language tour fee: 60<\/strong><\/span>\u20ac.<\/b>
\nA tour ticket is charged in addition to the tour fee: adult 10 \u20ac<\/strong>, concessions 8 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTreasures of the Open Storage\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

An introduction to the open storage located in the cellar of the medieval Merchant\u2019s house<\/p>\n

The Tallinn City Life Museum\u2019s open storage at Vene 17 showcases the museum\u2019s collections and medieval cellar rooms. In the cellar of the medieval museum, collections of copper, brass, and bronze are exhibited, along with significant architectural elements of the building itself. The open storage of ceramics features both tableware used by the people of Tallinn and dishes produced on-site. The museum\u2019s tin collection is the most representative in Estonia.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

The duration of the tour is\u00a060 minutes<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Group size is limited to <\/span>15 people.<\/b>
\nLanguage: Estonian, Russian.<\/span>
\nGuided tour fee: <\/span>45\u20ac.<\/b>
\nForeign language guided tour fee: 60<\/strong><\/span>\u20ac.<\/b>
\nA tour ticket is charged in addition to the tour fee: adult 10 \u20ac<\/strong>, concessions 8 \u20ac<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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City tours<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Old Town tour: \u201cBetween Hills and the Sea \u2013 Stories of the Latin Quarter\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

Tallinn City Life Museum offers a guided walking tour introducing the Latin Quarter in the Old TOwn. The area between Vene and M\u00fc\u00fcrivahe streets, along with its surroundings, is one of the most historically and culturally significant parts of the Old Town.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

The Latin Quarter gets its name from the times when the Catholic Church led the religious life of Tallinn. Back then, this area was sacred and vital to the townspeople, housing Tallinn\u2019s largest Christian sanctuary \u2013 St. Catherine\u2019s Church and Monastery \u2013\u00a0a center of spirituality, culture, education, and pastoral care. The black-robed monks, the Dominicans, as well as the Cistercians, known as the White Brothers, moved here. Latin was the language of writing, speech, and schooling, alongside local languages such as Low German and Estonian. Nearby were also the Russian Orthodox church and merchant\u2019s courtyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where are the hills and the sea today, and how has the quarter changed over the centuries? This walking tour explores the history of the area from past centuries to the present day.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tour lasts for <\/span>90<\/b> mins.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The group size is between <\/span>10 and 25 people.<\/b>
\nLanguage: Estonian, English, Russian.<\/span>
\nPrice: <\/span>10<\/b>\u20ac<\/strong> per participant + guide fee for <\/span>45<\/b>\u20ac<\/strong> for Estonian language tours or 60\u20ac<\/strong> for foreign language tour.<\/p>\n

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Guided tour + workshop<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Guided tour in the Old Town: “Celebrate like a Black Head!”\"\"<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n

Music, dancing, vibrant colors and endless fun \u2013 all these belong to a true medieval celebration! The young and unmarried members of the Brotherhood of the Black Heads were known for their grand celebrations, where beer was drunk by the barrel, the rich and respectable enjoyed fine wine and there was singing and dancing until the sun came up. This guided tour follows the footsteps of the Black Heads through the beautiful Old Town of Tallinn. Get ready to listen to the Black Heads’ life stories, dance, play the drums or simply enjoy the cheer around you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The program concludes with some\u00a0warm alcohol-free beverages and a\u00a0chance to try your hand at medieval board games!<\/p>\n

The tour starts and ends in the City Life Museum at 17 Vene Street.<\/p>\n

\n
The tour lasts for\u00a090<\/b>\u00a0mins.<\/div>\n
The group size is between\u00a010 and 25 people<\/b>.<\/div>\n
Language: Estonian, English, Russian.<\/div>\n
The price is\u00a015<\/b>\u20ac<\/b>\u00a0 per\u00a0participant with no guide fee.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Guided tour in the Old Town: \u201cOn the trail of Viant the merchant\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n

What do we know about the people who lived in and ruled Tallinn in the Middle Ages?\"\"<\/span>
\n<\/span>500 years ago, the great merchant and burgomaster Hans Viant lived in the merchant\u2019s house that now bears the address Vene 17. Tallinn City Life Museum offers an excursion that focuses on the former owner of the building, as well as exciting facts about day-to-day life in the Middle Ages.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The tour starts in front of Viant\u2019s house, then continues through the Old Town, where we stroll along historic streets and visit the most important buildings in Viant\u2019s life. We end with a workshop in which everyone can design their own secret wealth talisman like Viant\u2019s own!<\/span><\/p>\n

The tour lasts for <\/span>90<\/b> mins.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Group size is <\/span>10 to 25 people.<\/b>
\nLanguage: Estonian, English, Russian.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The price is <\/span>12<\/b>\u20ac<\/strong> per participant with no guide fee.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For more information and to book a tour, please email us at linnaelu@linnamuuseum.ee or call +372 615 5184. Museum tours Guided tour of the Exhibition \u201cLyndanise. Reval. Tallinn. City Life Through the Centuries\u201d How has the everyday life of Tallinn\u2019s people changed from century to century? And what dreams have the townspeople held for the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":7,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-100405","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/100405"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100405"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/100405\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":107779,"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/100405\/revisions\/107779"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/linnamuuseum.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}