Tales of Old Tallinn with Oksana Jaakson

Immerse yourself in the magic of medieval Tallinn! Join a unique guided tour that will take you back in time to a city where narrow streets rang with the sound of blacksmiths’ hammers, the Town Hall Square buzzed with market life, and Christmas was considered the most mysterious and brightest time of year.

You’ll discover:
✨ The customs and social norms that shaped life in Hanseatic Tallinn—from strict civic morality to the guilds’ craft secrets.
✨ What young women and men wished for at Christmas, and which beliefs helped them learn their fate.
✨ How wealthy merchants and ordinary artisans celebrated: how they decorated their homes, what dishes they served, and which songs rang out in frosty courtyards.
✨ What winter fairs offered residents—from pious processions to lively contests and street performances.
✨ Which traditions have survived, and which can now be found only in archives or heard in old legends.

The tour brings the city of the past to life. You’ll walk the same streets where medieval residents prepared for Christmas, discover hidden stories and incredible legends, and experience the atmosphere of a true celebration. Immerse yourself in the magic of a medieval winter—Christmas begins here with your very first step!