Tallinn cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: From Old City Harbour's cruise area, head towards the medieval Old Town (Vanalinn), with Town Hall Square as the onward sightseeing landmark inside it.

• Walk: about 15–20 minutes to the Old Town, and realistic through the port's pedestrian exit. Expect cobbles and climbing once you explore farther inland.
• Shuttle: run by your cruise line, with prices that vary by ship. Princess lists a shuttle to the historic centre for its passengers.
• Taxi: about €7–€10 one way from the port terminals to the central area. This is the tourist board's indicative city-centre fare.
• Public transport: TLT tram T2 connects the port area with the centre: €2 one way for an adult one-hour ticket. Vanasadam and Linnahall are the nearby stops.

Prices checked 2026-09-08. Sources: Visit Tallinn: arrival, Port of Tallinn: pedestrian access and tram stops, Tallinn: tickets, Princess: Tallinn port information.

Orientation, not a walking route

International cruise ships dock in the cruise area of Old City Harbour. Visit Tallinn places this about 1.2 km from the Old Town. Allow time to walk along your assigned pier and out through the passenger exit at Logi and Rumbi streets.

Note the name of your cruise berth or terminal for the return. Ferry terminals A and D are separate reference points. Directions to a ferry terminal won't necessarily take you back to your cruise ship.

About this port

Tallinn's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, divided between the lower town and the elevated Toompea area. A short call works well as either a lower-town walk with an optional climb or a visit to the Seaplane Harbour museum. Decide which matters most before adding further stops.

Getting Around

Walking saves waiting for a transfer, but the Old Town's climb and uneven paving can shape your day. If the ascent to Toompea would be difficult, stay in the lower town. Being close to the port does not mean the route is step-free.

The port identifies Vanasadam and Linnahall tram stops as about 500 metres from the cruise terminal.

For city transport, Tallinn's ticketing authority lets you buy tickets with a contactless bank card at the validators. Drivers don't sell tickets, and cash isn't accepted for purchases on board. Validate every time you board, including when you change vehicles within the one-hour ticket period.

Things to Do

• Lower Old Town: concentrate on Town Hall Square and the surrounding historic streets. This keeps your visit in one area and makes it straightforward to decide when to turn back.
• Toompea: add the upper town for the castle-and-cathedral quarter if the climb and remaining time suit you. Treat it as an extension to the lower-town visit.
• Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam): an alternative museum visit away from the Old Town. The museum recommends at least two hours inside. Allow for travel from and back to the cruise berth on top of that. Check its opening page; don't assume all museums close on the same weekday.

Getting back to your ship

Getting back: record the ship's all-aboard time. After you reach the port entrance, leave room for the full pier walk.

Practical Information

• Currency: euro (€).
• Emergencies: 112 for police, ambulance and rescue.
• Getting back: record the ship's all-aboard time. After you reach the port entrance, leave room for the full pier walk.

Frequently asked

Can you walk from Tallinn cruise port to the Old Town? Yes. The tourist board gives about 15–20 minutes from the port terminals to the Old Town. Cobbles and the climb to Toompea make the route farther into town more demanding.

How much is a taxi from Tallinn cruise port to the centre? About €7–€10 one way, using Visit Tallinn's estimate for a port-to-centre journey.

What does the tram from Tallinn's port cost? An adult ticket costs €2 one way and is valid for one hour. Tram T2 serves the port area. Validate the ticket each time you board.

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Tallinn? They dock in Old City Harbour's cruise area. Ferry terminals A and D serve separate ferry departures.

Is there a cruise shuttle in Tallinn? Yes. Princess lists a shuttle for its passengers. Cruise-line arrangements and prices vary by ship.