17 Jun 2023
Overall, the day-trip went well. However, after we were picked up at our hotel, our shuttle driver brought us to the wrong location. As we recognized where he was about to drop us off, we told him so. He had to make a time-consuming course correction. We had to race to board the ferry, but embarked within seconds of the gates closing. The tour company representative did apologize for the driver's error and our inconvenience.
The ferry trip was pleasant. Upon our arrival, we met our guide. We traveled by bus to the former palace and the surrounding parks. Then we were dropped off in the lower portion of the Old Town. For the next five hours, every part of the tour involved walking on cobblestone streets and many sets of stairs. The tour itself was excellent, and our guide was clearly knowledgeable about her country's history and the development of Tallinn. We were picked up on time and delivered to the port for our return.
Bottom line: Good tour; just be prepared for many hours of walking. You will NOT be traveling by a vehicle once you arrive at Old Town.