Private tour in Tallinn Lilia Z

Tallinn Architecture & History - Express Walking Tour in Estonia

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Lilia Z.

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My name is Lilia Z. I am a 52-year-old economist, a project/program manager, and a guide with a big passion for history, architecture and cross-cultural studies. I also enjoy giving some cooking & baking classes plus doing some handicrafts. I really love to bake, to make tortes and other desserts, as well as to cook. My two big passions in the kitchen are gastronomy from the Western-Northern Region of Europe plus Italian cuisine. I like to mix styles and cuisines, different historical times, and cultures. I can also organize cooking / baking events at my personal kitchen for a small party of people. I started guiding back in my childhood, by participating in the Tallinn children guides' club. I became a professional guide near my 18th birthday, 32 years ago. After finishing my University degrees, I had still been doing some paid guiding besides my main occupations. Then for several years I had been a volunteer guide, also giving free-of-charge tours to my friends, to friends of my friends and acquaintances. I also can give tours in Estonian, as I am a local Estonian Baltic Russian. We have a very liberal economy and society: no general license is required for being a tour guide. I will not only bring you to the main attractions of Tallinn City Center, but also to the Western-Southern part of Tallinn, and out of the city to visit attractions in the beautiful municipalities of Harku and Lääne-Harju (which is not that common for typical tours near Tallinn at all). You will see an amazing territory where our land meets the Baltic Sea, including spectacular waterfalls, the Baltic Cliff, Suurupi Lighthouses and several nature trails. Other highlights include the Magic Schloss Fall with a nice English style park and the Land of Songs, the amazing Laulasmaa. I do both walking tours for groups up to six people and car tours for up to three. I believe to be that local tour guide who is willing to create your own kind of tour by taking into account your personal needs, wishes and requests. * About 35 years of experience in guiding in Tallinn and Estonia both as a paid guide and a volunteer guide. * Driver's license since 2007, B-category * Two University level diplomas from Tallinn Technical University: -5-year diploma of Economist (Management and Business Administration), an equivalent of Master's of Science Diploma. -McS diploma in Public Administration (2.5 years of studies) State Museums only allow guides with a license issued by the museum, so tho I'm not certified for most, I can make some comments in some, and in locally / privately owned museums. I'm not talking much when driving as it's not the best for traffic safety.

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Overview of your Tallinn tour

During this three-hour walking tour we'll discover all the main architecture styles presented in the Old Town of Tallinn and learn about the main stages of Reval/Tallinn's history via its architecture. I would say this is a classical tour in Old Tallinn, and I have done different variations of it since the year of 1990, so I'm intimate with every detail. We'll see all the main architectural attractions of the historical core of Tallinn. We'll relive all the main stages of history of Reval/Tallinn, from the Gothic style era with an arrival of the Danish conquerors (the very first occupation of that stronghold/town) to the Classic and Jurgend Styles. Bare in mind this tour could be shortened if the weather conditions didn't allow for us to complete it. However, in any case, you should be properly dressed according to the climate on which you visit, and have a good pair of waterproof shoes (no high heels), especially if the forecast is not that bright.

Your Tallinn tour itinerary

· We'll start our tour on Toompea Hill, in front of the Estonian Parliament building and see the main attractions of Lossi Plats (the Castle Square). · Afterwards, we'll walk around the Upper Town to see all 6 panoramic platforms of Toompea. · Then we'll see the legendary spot where the Danish Kingdom obtained its national flag Danebrog. · Next we'll go down to the Lower Town, originally the free Hanseatic Town of Reval. · Later we'll reach the heart of the Medieval Town, the Town Hall Square, to admire several pearls of Medieval architecture. · Therefore, we'll proceed via the shortest street of the City to the longest street of Old Tallinn, continuing our historical tour with more gems of architecture built in different time periods. · Finally we will finish our time together in the Rottermanni Quater after a short tour in that District. The itinerary could be customized upon request, aligned to weather conditions.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

No transportation provided, it's a walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Meeting location

Tallinn, Harju maakond, 15165, Estonia

Lossi plats 1, Toompea, Old Town. https://www.google.ee/maps/place/Lossi+plats+1,+15165+Tallinn/@59.4357933,24.7355136,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4692949d13192127:0x7f8139c79c3e0cf2!8m2!3d59.4357906!4d24.7380885?hl=ru&entry=ttu In front of the Parlament of the Republic of Estonia.

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
1200347
Languages
English
Russian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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Who is this private tour in Tallinn best suited for?

This private tour in Tallinn is perfect for travellers interested in architecture and history, as it covers over 800 years of the city's development through its architectural styles. It's also suitable for those who prefer a light activity level and want a kid-friendly and wheelchair-accessible experience. With a maximum group size of 6, it's ideal for small groups or families looking to connect with a local expert like Lilia Z. for deeper insights.

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