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Culinary Kickstart Tour: Tallinn

  • 2 hours
  • Food Tours
  • Tallinn
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Anna

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Tallinn through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Tallinn satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination
Tallinn, Estonia
Category
Food Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, EspaΓ±ol, Eesti, PortuguΓͺs, Русский
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
  • Vegetarian Options Available
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Kickstart your stay through the city's food scene
  • Try classic tastings typical of the local culture
  • Enjoy Rye Bread & Eesti Rukki Eil
  • Get to know the best food local hotspots in Tallinn
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Avoid tourist food traps during the rest of your stay

What you can expect

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With so much Estonian food to choose from, where to begin?! Get a taste of the culinary scene of Tallinn on a private tour that will open your appetite to the best food and drinks the city has to offer.

Kickstart your flavorful journey in Tallinn with the help of a local foodie that will introduce you to typical and classic tastings beloved by the locals. Try from Rye Bread to Eesti Rukki Eil and more to get an idea of what to eat for the rest of your stay. The best way to start your Tallinn trip, with tasty food and a local connection!

But that's not it! On this private tour, food and city highlights are all part of the menu. Between food stops, your host will show you Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and other remarkable spots in the area, making it the perfect Tallinn overview. After this private food, you're set to continue enjoying Tallinn like a local, with food and city recommendations.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from local cuisine to city lifestyle. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Tallinn, your Tallinn!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Domberg Restaurant, outside of the main entrance - Tallinn to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Food Introduction

    This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

  4. Locals’ Favorites

    Kickstart your time in Tallinn by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Rye Bread and Eesti Rukki Eil picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

  5. City Highlights

    This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Tallinn. Check out Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle and more city highlights along the way

  6. Food Recommendations

    With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Tallinn. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

  7. Special Diet or Allergies?

    If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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KathrynπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
(About local )
18 January 2025
Anna was very knowledgeable in Talinn and its history. She was able to answer any question we had and flexible in the tour focus. Great choices on the places she took us for the β€œfood tour” too - we would not have found the places without her local insight. Great experience !
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ELEONORAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
4 January 2025
We all loved our time with Anna. She was fun knowledgeable and patient. We walked the city and ate great food while learning about Estonian history and culture. For us there’s no better way to explore a new place then by combining culinary culture with history. Highly recommended!Best way to explore Tallin
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fkamandds
(About local )
4 February 2025
I would like to thank Anna for such a marvelous tour of the Old Town in Tallinn! She was very prompt at responding to all texts that were sent back and forth. She showed me and talked a lot about the history of Estonia and many of the sights of the Old Town. A great experience !!! Thanks Anna !A lovely tour !
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Cindy
(About local )
10 January 2025
Anna was amazing and patient with us. Her tour was very informative and she knows the history of Tullin. We would have been lost without her. Highly recommend.:10
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YvetteπŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
(About local )
24 December 2024
Anna is knowledgable and speaks English very well. She showed us around the highlights of Tallinn old town and took us trough the history of Estonia. She could anwser all our questions and made our trip even better by teaching us about the city and the country. Thank you Anna! Kind regards, Yvette & ErikInformative tour trough Old Town
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Dr. Karl WalterπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
(About local )
29 September 2024
Anna spoke English adequately, however, most of the information she provided could have been found in any guide book. She was 15 minutes late, but kept up a running commentary on the traffic situation while we waited, but also she finished the 3-hour-tour half an hour early, because β€œwe had covered all the listed topics”. All in all a rather a little disappointing. Average at best
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ChloeπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
(About local )
1 September 2024
We had a fantastic afternoon with the lovely Anna and felt that we were able to try a great selection of Estonian food and drink. Would highly recommend taking this tour!Wonderful Food Tour with Anna
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Elisabeth
(About local )
22 August 2024
very experienced, best informed guide with deep knowledge about all topics we discussed. Thanks Anna for the great tour!best tour ever
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Jessica
(About local )
22 August 2024
Anna gave us a nice and compact overview about the history of Tallinn, combined with a lot of nice anecdotes and trivia. Do you know why the hotel from Soviet times near the city center is called the β€œmicrophone building”?Great overview
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VerleπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
14 August 2024
I reached out to Paul several hours before our arrival in Tallinn thru the WithLocals chat. He did not respond to me. We arrived at the appointed time and place and waited an extra 15 minutes for Paul who was a no show. Fortunately we were able to participate in a free walking tour of the old town so all was not lost. Bottom line - do not chose Paul as your guide for any upcoming tours. No show Paul
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TraceyπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
(About local )
11 August 2024
We messaged Paul a couple of times in the days before the booking and had no response so we went to the arranged meeting place. We were there 5 minutes beforehand and waited for 15 minutes. He did not arrive. We were very disappointed and are now waiting for a refund from with locals.No show
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Christopher
(About local )
29 July 2024
Anna was an outstanding guide on our 5-hour full coverage tour of Tallinn. She demonstrated deep knowledge of the city's history and culture, delivered with enthusiasm and passion. The tour covered all major landmarks, including the Old Town, Toompea Hill, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Anna also included intriguing lesser-known spots, adding a unique touch. Her ability to engage with the group and address individual interests made the tour especially enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended!We had a very nice tour in Tallinn!
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LauraπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
28 July 2024
We had a three hour tour with Anna in Tallinn. We’ve done several WithLocals tours and this was the best! The information about Tallinn and Estonia was exceptionally interesting and the food was delicious. An amazing time!Informative, delicious and fun tour!
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SarahπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
(About local )
10 June 2024
I like to use with locals as when you select a tour you have a chance to select your guide based on their profile and reviews. I like to pick locals and specifically picked Paul for that reason. He confirmed our booking Jan 5 for a tour May 31. When I reached out May 30 to say we were looking forward to meeting him the next day he informed me that he was busy and had passed us to another guide. We met with Peter who is an American who now lives in Estonia and while he was good he is not a guide I would pick as not a true local. We actually ran into Paul and Peter tried to introduce us but Paul basically brushed us off as he was busy with a food tour for at least 10 people. A much more lucrative tour I’m sure. Not impressed. So if you pick local Paul you may or may not end up with him depending on whether a more lucrative offer comes up.Talinn with an expat
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William
(About local )
5 March 2024
Well Paul the guide never messaged us prior to arrival, then no showed us. His phone was off and later we finally got a message saying β€œSorry I was ill”. Thats it. Only apologizes after I complain to WithLocals. Even if sick a notice would have been nice. Considering we only had one day and I paid two months ago, and he was to pick us up from the boat, a little notice would have been nice. I still have not gotten a refund, and I paid over $380. Not sure how this guide has 5 stars. Ive never been no showed before. Terrible experience. Be careful. No showed us, terrible experience
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AharonπŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
(About local )
28 January 2024
Paul was great! He knew plenty of information (both historical and fun facts) but didn't make it boring at all. The food was also delicious and were very full by the end.Great Food, very informative
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Kirsti
(About local )
28 November 2023
We were six girlfriends visiting Tallin, and this is the first time we tried a food -tour, and we loved it. We learned a lot about history of Tallin/Estonia, and got to taste food/drinks and see places we wouldnt have, havent it been for Paul! He gets our highest recommandations! First timers- and we loved it!
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RenataπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
15 November 2023
Very knowledgeable and easy going! Capable of covering a wide range of subjects - would highly recommend. Great tour guide
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GrahamπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
(About local )
17 September 2023
Our walking tour with Lauri was exceptional. We really enjoyed his expertise and company. Highly recommended in Tallinn
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Adaugo πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
(About local )
8 August 2023
The private walking tour was great and I would definitely recommend! Paul had a lot of historical and cultural information to share and showed us all the main sights of Tallin. We had only a few hours in Tallin and this tour helped us maximise our time there - we learnt and saw a lot in a short period of time. Paul was also really flexible. He met us at the ferry terminal and started the tour at a different point (which would normally not be a part of the tour). He also stayed with us for a longer period of time in order to show us all the main sights of the city. All in all a really nice experience which I would definitely recommend. If you read this Paul -Thanks again! Tallin walking tour with Paul
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hquast7πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
19 July 2023
We really didn't know much about Talinn or Estonia and therefore didn't have any expectations. We were pleasantly surprised by the beauty and history of this city, expertly delivered by Paul. We thoroughly enjoyed the food we tried!! My only suggestion is too communicate the meeting point in detail. We waited in an area that was wrong for several minutes. Paul made it special!
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jackπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
(About local )
19 April 2023
Paul was a very knowledgeable guide, explaining the history behind behind sites and making recommendations on where to shop and eat. Great guide

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