Tallinn from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Tallinn, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Tallinn tripDay to day in Tallinn, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £24 | £29 |
| A balanced mix | £49 | £54 |
| Mostly restaurants | £74 | £79 |
- Local transport: about £5 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £0.50 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £9 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 5% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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6°M
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17°J
21°A
20°S
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9°N
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The most pleasant months are June to September. March is the driest month (40 mm of rain) and June the wettest (72 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Tallinn
Kumu Art Museumgallery · a couple of hoursEstonia's national art museum cut into the limestone slope of Kadriorg Park
Estonian Open Air Museummuseum · half a dayFarmsteads, windmills and a village tavern in seaside woodland at Rocca al Mare; folk dancing at weekends
Seaplane Harbour maritime museummuseum · half a dayWalk through the submarine Lembit and board the icebreaker Suur Tõll outside
Kadriorg Palace and Parkpalace · half a dayBaroque palace with foreign art collection, formal gardens and the presidential residence; tram 1 or 3
Tallinn Town Hallhistoric site · a couple of hoursGothic town hall open in summer; the tower can be climbed for a view over the square
Alexander Nevsky Cathedralchurch · a couple of hoursOnion-domed Orthodox cathedral on Toompea; free entry, no photos inside
Tallinn Old Town and Town Hall Squareold town · half a dayBest-preserved medieval Hanseatic centre in northern Europe; the square is ringed with cafes
- Toompea Hill and its viewing platformsviewpoint · a couple of hours
Kohtuotsa and Patkuli platforms look over the red roofs and spires; Toompea Castle is the parliament
- Telliskivi Creative City and Kalamajaneighbourhood · a couple of hours
Former railway works turned bars, street food and design shops, next to the wooden houses of Kalamaja and the Balti Jaam market
Tallinn TV Towertower · a couple of hoursObservation deck at 170 m with a glass floor; an edge walk is offered outside in summer
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Tallinn cost?
Food and getting around come to about £29 a person a day eating street food, £54 with a balanced mix and £79 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Tallinn?
The most pleasant months are June to September. March is the driest month (40 mm of rain) and June the wettest (72 mm); daytime highs run from -3 to 21 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Estonia?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Tallinn?
Kumu Art Museum, Estonian Open Air Museum, Seaplane Harbour maritime museum, Kadriorg Palace and Park, Tallinn Town Hall.
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