5 hrs in the capital

our curise will be arriving on july 21 to stay for 5 hrs (7:00 am - 1:00 pm).

will it be too rush to visit the Toompea Hill and the old town ?

thanks.

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It will be just about enough for a stroll in the Old Town and up Toompea Hill but not much more. I wouldn%26#39;t try to cram too much into your time frame - just enjoy these sights at a reasonably leisurely pace, stopping for a coffee or snack here and there. This alone will get you your money%26#39;s worth.

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thanks. is there any public transportation running from the old town to the toompea hill or we have to walk up to the hill ? if yes, pls advise the bus no. and where we can take it, also how far is it ?

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Toompea hill is in Old town - all you need is two legs and 10 minutes :)

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True - if they%26#39;re not actually one and the same, they%26#39;re joined at the hip, anyway.

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There%26#39;s a short sharp route and a long, gradual rise to Toompea, called respectively Short Leg Street and Long Leg Street (which is why Tallinn is said to be lame). Take your choice.

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thank you for your information. it%26#39;s very helpful !

by the way, do you have any idea of the docking port for 7/21 emerald princess ?

is it within a walking distance to the old town ?

if not, any public transportation support ?

how much will it be by taking taxi from the port to the old town ?

thanks again !

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%26gt;by the way, can you tell where the tourist information centre at the city center as we would like to get a detail local map and do the tour by our own.

Piece of cake. The street is Pohjoisesplanadi, at the Kauppatori end. It%26#39;s pretty much opposite the Havis Amanda mermaid statue and the Kappeli restaurant (which looks like an enormous birdcage), both good landmarks.

%26gt;also pls advise where we can take the water bus to suomenlinna and what attractions/sightseeing are there, thanks.

The Kauppatori quay is not a very large area and you won%26#39;t have much trouble finding these.

There is an inexpensive city-owned ferry leaving from more or less opposite the Russian eagle monument in the center of the plaza. There are several commercial operations which cost a little more, but I suggest you take one of those going to Kuninkaanportti (King%26#39;s Gate) as this will save you a couple of miles of walking plus precious time.

Things to see: the King%26#39;s Gate itself and the old Russian artillery pieces along the battlements. Have a beer and watch the huge Sweden ferries threading through the narrows between islands.

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Sorry, that reply went in the wrong forum! Too many windows open too early in the morning.

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I don%26#39;t know about your ship%26#39;s berth, but if you can see the Old Town as you sail into port, you can walk it in 10 minutes. There%26#39;s no advantage in taking a taxi from this location as they have to take a long route around the Old Town and drop you in a place you%26#39;ll need to do some walking anyhow (the choicest parts of the Old Town are off-limits to motor vehicles).

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noted with thanks