Best of Tallinn Bicycle Tour
Bike Tour
September 11, 2019
Went to all main attractions, great pace, very informative guide (passionate) and good bikes and helmets.
Reviewer: Belinda McFarlane
Tallinn bike tour
August 30, 2019
This is right outside the cruise ship at the pier/terminal.
Perfect for a good overview of city. The guide was great and provided good history and fun facts. Highly recommend.
Reviewer: Cheryl
Unimpressive tour
August 24, 2019
While a bike tour allows access to some places a bus could never go, the places we went to were mostly unremarkable.
We started late because there weren’t enough bikes. We had to wait for an earlier group to return their bikes.
Unlike a bus tour, there were few opportunities for conversation while pedaling. When we did stop there wasn’t a lot of time to talk about where we were or why. (There were exceptions, such as the Palace and a park which was underwhelming).
I wish there was more time in Old Town to sightsee AND get something to eat, but sitting at one of the many restaurants on the Square took all but a couple of minutes be the return trip.
Admittedly, the Marathon that was being run that day throughout the town caused delays and detours which didn’t help make a successful and efficient tour.
All of that being said, I would return to Tallinn, but not on a bicycle. Conversations at dinner back onboard the ship made me curious about all of the things we missed.
Reviewer: JL Smith
Tallinn Bike Tour was Great!
August 19, 2019
our bike tour took us over a large area of Tallinn - though it was an easy ride. our tour guide was very pleasant, informative, interesting, humorous, flexible. he stopped at interesting locations and offered insightful comments about the city and history of the area. service was excellent and very service-oriented. enjoyable day.
Reviewer: Joyce Clements
Didn’t see much of Tallinn
August 15, 2019
While a bike tour allows you to go places a bus could never get to, the places we visited weren’t really worth it.
The tour company was disorganized. There were not enough bikes (initially) for the group and we started late while waiting for the earlier tour to return their bikes.
The guide/owner was pleasant enough, but there wasn’t a lot of time at most of the stops to allow for more detailed description of where we were and why.
Of course, unlike a bus tour, there is little opportunity for conversation, narration, storytelling, etc. while riding.
All of this being said, this tour whetted our appetite enough to want to re-visit Tallinn—just not on a bike.
Reviewer: JL Smith
Great way to see and learn about Tallinn!
August 11, 2019
It was easy to locate the excursion meeting place. Our tour guide took us around Tallinn with stops at many sights. He was knowledgable about Tallinn and gave us time to look around when we got to the sites. It was a great way to see the town, learn about its history and have a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended excursion!
Reviewer: Cheryl Walser
Moving through Tallin
July 31, 2019
As an active person, I love taking bike tours when traveling. You literally walk off the ship towards town to find your bike. We had a wonderful time, and loved seeing some parts of Tallin that you wouldn't see on a bus tour. It was a relatively flat ride, so it wasn't challenging for those who don't ride regularly. Our guide not only showed us the town, but gave us a glimpse of what it was like living in Estonia. We ended the tour with a chocolate coin made in Tallin!
Reviewer: Cathy Strait
Fantastic way to see Tallinn
July 25, 2019
My wife and 10 year old son and I took this tour, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting, and fun as well. The ride was very easy and we made several stops along the way, so it never was taxing at all. Would highly recommend this as a way to see Tallinn while stopping there on a cruise.
Reviewer: Steve Lesterson
Tallin bike tour
August 27, 2018
Tour office/bikes perfectly situated right by cruise ship docking point. Staff helpful and good selection of bicycles which although not new were in good serviceable condition.
Guide ‘Maria’ was very pleasant and patient with the varied experience levels of those in our group. Ride involved cycling on shared footpath/cycle lanes, on road and designated cycle lanes. In the time (3/4 hours) we were able to get a flavour of Tallin and some free time. Overall a very good experience personally. Recommended.
Reviewer: Mr Keith Scott
Fun Way to see the city
August 13, 2018
Tallinn was a very easy city to bike. Wish we would have had a little more time in old town but overall a fun experiences!
Reviewer: Lynn F.
Best of Tallinn bicycle tour
August 13, 2018
A little fast paced for this 73 yr old lady but I kept up and enjoyed it...
Reviewer: Dianne Nyquist
Tallinn Bike Tour
July 30, 2018
Great biking tour of the capital and and town square of the medieval city that has not changed in 600 years. We like it so much that we walke back into town after the tour concluded. Great time and good guide
Reviewer: Tom Dong
Enjoyable way to see Tallinn highlights
July 02, 2018
Easy to find them at the foot of the pier. Kiosk with lots of bikes. Very personable guide. Weather was great. It was educational and fun. Plenty of time left over for exploring/shopping on foot.
Reviewer: Ted Ball
Great bike ride through Tallinn
January 17, 2018
Other than the weather, this excursion was perfect. there were only 8 or 9 of us so it wasn't a big group and we had a leader who anticipated everyone's level of expertise on the bicycle and spoke very good English. The bike tour took approximately 4 hours and took us through some park trails and then to the centre of the old town. A thoroughly enjoyable day and an excursion that is recommended.
Reviewer: Steve Johnston
Old Town bicycle tour
January 08, 2018
This was an awesome way to see this old town! It was also faster than walking and could get to see the newer section of the city as well, great views of the water and the town up on land and nice and cool on bikes. The tour guides spoke great English and were very friendly and accommodating!
Reviewer: Scarlette Owens
very good
October 02, 2017
Very good guide.
Little hard on the bum with cobblestone streets. Very informative guide. Good weather. Very interesting country.
H&K
Reviewer: Hans & Karen Bartsch
Great ride - great guide!
September 25, 2017
We had a wonderful time on our bike ride in Tallinn - it would have been even better if the rain had held off!! We would unreservedly recommend this bike tour - it takes about 3 hours - you see quite a bit of Tallinn and end up in old town. Very few hills so it's doable for most people.
Reviewer: Steve
A Great Tour Around Town
August 02, 2017
We met our guide, Ian. He spoke excellent English. Ian proceeded to guide us through streets near the waterfront and then into parks, palace grounds, and the city. I estimate the tour covered 10 km (6 miles) or a little more. The pace was quick with lots of stops. These stops included those in the description plus Mermaid Statue, bathroom, modern Tallin, national broadcast HQ, and the outside (not inside) of Old Town. Ian provided extensive dialogue and descriptions of what we were observing. Near the national broadcast HQ he related how he and others during the bloodless revolution of 1989 protected the national TV and radio system of the country at that location. We then took a tour of the outside of the wall of Old Town.
This tour is definitely worth the time and money. The only problem is that you may be seduced by all that is around you and forget that you are on sidewalks at times. We both highly recommend this tour. Good show Ian!!
Reviewer: Mike Craig
Tallinn
August 01, 2017
This was our favorite tour of the cruise. We had a small private group, and with the exercise from biking/the excellent knowledge of the guide and the sites of Tallinn we had an amazing adventure.
Reviewer: Patti Gable
Interesting
July 25, 2017
Great excursion and guide. She told us interesting stories and information about Estonia. (A Swedish guide slowly told us boring random history, made us really appreciate this guide) We biked in the rain and sun. If you aren't comfortable biking, don't buy this, you slow the whole group down.
Reviewer: Jill W
Do this!
July 07, 2017
My family of 4 did this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. It was a wonderful way to see the city. There were some tight spots on the roadway, but the guide kept us all together, safely. Highly recommended!
Reviewer: Fam of 4
Wonderful overview of Talinn
June 09, 2017
Great guide who took us all over Talinn, not just to the old walled city but also to the parks and other points of interest. WE biked much more than I thought but most of it was very flat (just one hill) . Would definitely recommend.
Reviewer: Schneidman Barbara
Tallin Bike Tour
December 04, 2016
Wonderful tour. Was given a lot of historical info regarding Tallinn, Estonia, the people and their struggle for freedom. Tallinn is a delightful historical old town. Our guide was very professional, yet friendly and pleasant.
Reviewer: Sharon
One of the best tours of our holiday
November 17, 2016
What better way to see a city in the Baltics but on a bike. Plus a sunny day. As only our family had booked the tour, it was a private one. Christian took us at a balanced pace (city is very flat) through new parts of Tallinn as well as the old part of town. He shared with us the history of the city as well as the Tallinn of today and the challenges locals face. Fantastic Tour and a highlight of our holiday.
Reviewer: EdithA
great time
November 06, 2016
bike pickup is located very conveniently steps from where the ship is docked. bikes are a bit out of shape but stayed in one-piece at the end of the tour. tour route is well designed. tour guide is friendly, knowledge, and professional.
Reviewer: John X. Zhang
Great time!!
November 05, 2016
It was really convenient as the meeting point was right off the ship and they had a large selection of bikes. The staff was great as they provided optional helmets and bottled water. The guide was very knowledgeable and made for an enjoyable excursion. We had plenty of time to spend in the town square during the trip. Highly recommend.
Reviewer: Anonymous
The best
October 03, 2016
We thought this was our best shore excursion. Excellent guide and sights. Bicycle is a great way to see sights.
Reviewer: Tom Crouch
bike tour
July 31, 2016
The bicycle tour was great. It was a small group (eight who were all capable bicyclists), knowledgeable guide, and we were able to see much more of Tallinn than we would have on a walking or bus tour.
Reviewer: Terry Wingert
Best of Tallinn Bicycle Tour
July 31, 2016
The bicycles were close to the ship. The group was a small group of 7 people. We all were able to stay together. On a bicycle, we were able to navigate to areas that a vehicle could not access. We rode through park areas, saw views of the city and sea from many locations. The tour guide gave us options of what we wanted to see which extended the tour experience.
Reviewer: Anonymous
Easy bike ride
July 20, 2014
It was raining that morning and we had a group of 4 scheduled to ride. Two of our group decided to back out because of the rain, that was their loss. The rain had stopped by the time we started the ride and it stayed dry the rest of the day. Other than having to navigate a few puddles on the bike route, the rain was not a problem and the bike ride was great. We ended up getting a personal tour, just my wife, myself and our guide who was very personable and knowledgable. All in all, one of our favorite stops and excursion of our Baltic cruise.
Reviewer: Blackshirt
Fun and informative!
September 20, 2013
We had a great time touring the city on bicycles. The bikes were great. The terrain was not difficult. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge. He had alot of fun facts about the city and country. A great way to see Tallinn
Reviewer: Wiseman Bikers
Biking in Tallinn
July 21, 2013
Guide was very knowledgable, humorous & spoke perfect English. Our children loved this bike trip (aged 9 & 11).
Reviewer: Not athletic in GA
GREAT RIDE!
July 08, 2012
Guide was very good. Made us feel welcome.
Reviewer: Julio