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Self Guided Tours
Use our ideas for self guided tours to discover some of Estonia’s rich cultural heritage & history influenced largely by Estonia’s three main occupiers Sweden, Germany and Russia.
Also take the opportunity to discover Estonia’s natural beauty – its forest, islands, rivers, lakes and hills along the way.
Soviet Estonia & Military Tours
On and off, before and after the Soviet era, Russia has occupied and influenced Estonia. On these tours the good and bad is there for all to see – from ugly Soviet architecture to impressive Orthodox churches and palaces to evidence of their military presence.
Estonian Manors Houses and Castles Tours
Over one thousand manor houses were built in Estonia over the centuries, mostly by occupying German nobility. In addition medieval castles and Russian palaces impress everyone who sees them. On these tours you will get to see the best of the architectural legacies they left behind.
Swedish Estonia Tours
Often referred to as the Golden Age the Swedes brought some enlightenment with their occupation of Estonia and built universities, established Swedish-Estonian communities on the coast and islands and encouraged cultural and educational development. On these tours you will see the most positive aspects of Swedish involvement in Estonia.
Estonian National Colours Tour
This tour takes you to places connected the history of Estonian independence and the birth of the Estonian nation including the home of the Estonian flag, Otepää.
Art & Galleries Tours
The modern Art Museum Kumu in Tallinn won European Museum of the year in 2008 but that’s not the only attraction on these tours. Estonia is peppered with museums and art galleries to suit all tastes - classic and modern, weird and wonderful.
Medieval Tours
These tours take you to the medieval Hanseatic league towns in Estonia where you can wander around the medieval castles, manors and churches and get a real sense of what it might have been like in the times of Hanseatic Botherhoods and Teutonic Knights.
Culture and heritage Tours
Estonians have managed to preserve their unique identity and the beautiful, diverse culture associated with it. These tours will open your eyes to the rich cultural heritage of Estonia and in particular give you access to its ethnic minorities and rarely seen traditions.
Nature Holiday Tours
If you love wild, clean nature, especially cool forests, deserted beaches and diverse flora and fauna then these tours around the national parks and other protected areas are just right for you.
Religious Tours
On these tours you will discover pagan places of worship, Russian monasteries and churches and old-style wooden island churches. They are ideal if you are seeking inner peace or just love varied church architecture.
Ghost and Legends Tours
Full of sacred stones, wandering souls, haunted castles, spooky streets and tall tales - These tours have everything for lovers of extraordinary or supernatural.
