From Carnivals to Epidemics: Daily Life in Medieval Tallinn
Overview
Join us on a journey through Tallinn’s Old Town to uncover its highlights — and the strange, fascinating details of medieval life.
We’ll explore how people celebrated Shrovetide, how often they held feasts, and what happened to guests who overindulged. You'll hear about crimes — both serious and minor - and learn who had to wear the humiliating “stone of shame. Find out which illnesses were treated with "unicorn horn" and why some young men were known as the “Blackheads".
Tallinn’s medieval secrets are waiting to be discovered. Come along, history has never been this entertaining.
What's Included
- Guiding service
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Raekoja plats 1
10146 Tallinn, Estonia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Rahukohtu 5
10130 Tallinn, Estonia
What To Expect
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Kiek in de Kok and Bastion Passages Museum
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Long Boot (Pikk Jalg)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of the Blackheads
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Long Street (Pikk tanav)
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tallinna Raekoja Plats
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Guiding service.
- Lunch.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Carnivals to Epidemics: Daily Life in Medieval Tallinn is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Guiding service
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
