Side events (Museums and Touristic attractions) 2026

Tallinn City & Old Town Sightseeing Tour

When: 25 and 26th November 2023 in Tallinn at 10.00 am , 13.00 pm and 16.00 pm
Price: for delegates of Security & Security Society Conference 2026  – 30 € per person

Discover the beauty and history of Tallinn, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. This guided sightseeing tour will take visitors through the charming streets of the historic Tallinn Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved city walls, towers, and centuries-old architecture.During the tour, participants will explore iconic landmarks such as Town Hall Square, the medieval Tallinn Town Hall, the panoramic viewpoints of Toompea Hill, and the impressive Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Visitors will learn about Tallinn’s rich history, from the Hanseatic trading era to modern independent Estonia. The tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of medieval streets, discover hidden courtyards, and hear fascinating stories about Tallinn’s cultural heritage, architecture and traditions. The excursion includes a professional guide and a relaxed walking route through the main historical highlights of the city. Perfect for conference guests and visitors who want to explore the heart of Estonia’s capital.

Advance registration is required (online). Registration at the Conference info and registration desk.

Tour in Mining Museum in Kohtla Nõmme, Vaivara Sinimäegede Museum & Narva-Jõesuu Koduloomuuseum or visiting Sillamäe Museum

When:  28 November 2026, 16:00 – 22:00 pm
Price: for invited  high level experts included in conference package / for delegates  of Security & Security Society Conference 2026  – 30 € package

Would you like to have a real taste of mining? All you need to do is put on your wellies, grab a warm jacket and take a lamp because where else than in the subterranean world would you hear, see and feel the same things as the men who toiled away in below ground every day. Package include small souvenir, tour guide & single ticket. See more information here: https://kaevandusmuuseum.ee/en

The Sinimäed area experienced severe military action, first in 1941 and again during the intense battles between February and August 1944. The museum presents the war from an Estonian perspective, helping visitors understand the complexity of the conflict and its impact on local communities. Opened in 2008 in a restored manor granary, the museum displays a rich collection of historical items, including weapons, uniforms, soldiers’ personal belongings, wartime photographs and propaganda materials. In addition to the exhibition, the museum offers guided tours, hiking and bus excursions, as well as educational programs that explore the history and memory of the war in the region. Package include small souvenir, tour guide & single ticket.  See more information here: https://www.sinimagedemuuseum.ee/en/

Sillamäe MuuseumSillamäe Museum offers a variety of educational and cultural services for visitors, including guided tours of the museum and the city in Estonian, Russian and English. The museum organises thematic excursions, educational programmes, workshops and events that introduce visitors to the history, culture and everyday life of Sillamäe and the surrounding region. These activities are designed for tourists, school groups and local residents, helping them explore the unique heritage of the city.  Package include small souvenir, tour guide & single ticket.  See more information here: https://sillamae-muuseum.ee/

Advance registration is required (online). Registration at the Conference info and registration desk.

 

Tour in Narva Castle Museum
&  in Town Hall.

When:  1st December, 15.00 – 18:00
Price: includes in the conference package for all delegates and high level experts of the Security and Civil Society Conferencec 2026

More than 700 years old, Hermann Castle in Narva has been ruled over by Danes, Germans, Swedes, and Russians through the centuries, but now finally belongs to Estonians.

It obtained its current appearance during the time of the Livonian Order from the 14th-16th centuries. Concerts and conferences take place in the castle’s magnificent vaulted knights’ meeting and banquet hall and also in the slightly smaller hall in the north wing, while the 51-meter-high Tall Hermann Tower offers views over Narva, the Kreenholm factory, and Ivangorod Fortress across the river in Russia. Narva Museum collects and showcases the history of the city and surrounding region and its architectural, cultural, and natural heritage.

Advance registration is required (online). Registration at the Conference info and registration desk.

 

Recommendations:

Sightseeing tours/museums in Ida-Viruma and Tallinn:

If you need a ride or you want to rent a car or use quick and safe public transport you may use following options:

by Train: https://elron.ee/
by Bus: https://luxexpress.eu/
by Taxi or Car rent: https://bolt.eu/en/

Accommodation and restaurants  in Tallinn and in Ida-Virumaa:

For shopping and entertainment centers:

in Narva: Asti shopping centre https://en.astri.ee/astri-keskus/  / Fama shopping centre https://en.astri.ee/fama/poed/

in Talilnn: Ulemiste shopping centre https://www.ulemiste.ee/  /
Viru Kesksu shopping centre https://virukeskus.com/  / Solaris shopping centre  https://www.solaris.ee/

 

Registration at the Conference info and registration desk.

For more information about sightseeing’s and tours in the region, please visit: idaviru.ee/en or visitestonia.com/en

Our volunteers will provide you all necessary and interesting information regarding your stay in Estonia.