Tallinn, Estonia
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Tallinn, Estonia
Shore Excursion and Port Information
Star Princess has only a half day here, but
the upper and lower old town can easily be seen in that amount of time,
and it is an easy 15 minute walk from the ship (one can see the ship from
the old town’s ramparts). On disembarking, simply head west to the port
gate, where you will find maps of the old town and even a modern shopping
mall for last minute purchases. The way into town is reasonably
well-marked – just look for the large round building next to the town’s
northern gate (it’s affectionately called “fat Margaret” gate). Alcohol is
cheap in Tallinn, so you can get some on your way back to the ship. We
like the liquor prices (we used them on previous visits) at the RIMI
supermarket, which is two blocks north of the McDonald’s near the eastern
gate of the old city.
Tallinn has some fine old churches and great panoramic overlooks. There
are many nice shops and quaint streets. Sidewalk cafes (even McDonald’s)
have great atmosphere. Since there is no public transport, you will not
need any local money unless you make purchases, which often can be made
with a credit card. There is a good tourist information office two blocks
south of the main square. They offer walking tours, but I believe the
first tour leaves at 1100, which may not give you enough time to get back
to the ship unless you break off early.