Nordic Experience mentioned in Rick Steves 2024 Scandinavia guidebook

We’re excited to share that Nordic Experience was featured in the Rick Steves Scandinavia guidebook, released in the summer of 2024.

Here’s the honor we received in his own words:

Nordic Experience Tours, managed by Eva-Maria Egipt-Peenmaa, offers an extensive program of fairly priced private tours led by excellent licensed guides. While based in Tallinn, they offer tours (on foot or by van) of the great cities throughout the Baltics and Scandinavia. For details, see NordicExperience.com.

Rick visited Tallinn in the summer of 2023 and showed a keen interest in exploring both the historic heart and the modern face of the city. Below are two snapshots of him discovering contemporary Tallinn—from street art in Telliskivi to robot-powered innovation in Noblessner.

Rick Steves meets the future! Here he is with a Starship food delivery robot in front of Põhjala Brewery, located in the vibrant Noblessner district—an area where Estonian innovation and urban culture blend seamlessly.

Here’s another iconic moment: Rick Steves exploring the bohemian Telliskivi district in Tallinn, where he discovered a powerful piece by Estonia’s most famous stencil graffiti artist, Edward von Lõngus. Often dubbed the “Banksy of Estonia,” Lõngus remains anonymous while blending modern social issues with Estonian folklore. His art is rich in humor, irony, and sharp political commentary—just like this mural, where even a skeleton joins in for a selfie.

Private Accessible Baltic Shore Excursions and Tours

ACCESSIBLE PRIVATE TOURS AT BALTIC SEA PORTS OF CALL

 

A Baltic Sea Cruise offers an amazing opportunity to experience some of the most unique and exceptionally beautiful countries with great accessible port cities. Prepare yourself for old-world charm, fascinating Viking heritage and rich culture at every step of the way!

Nordic Experience offers private accessible shore excursions and city tours in Tallinn, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Riga.

The towns bordering Baltic Sea each have their own rich history, with our accessible Baltic Shore Excursions & Tours, you also will have a unique chance of exploring this without having to worry about accessibility limitations and challenges. Take a look at our tours below, pick your Baltic adventures and let us take care of the rest! Our tour guides are attentive, have years of experience in entertaining both young and experienced travelers to make sure everyone makes unforgettable memories.

Here is what our clients say about us!

Reviewed in July 2019

Excellent handicap accessible guided tours

We booked Nordic Experience handicap accessible tours for three different countries (Denmark, Estonia, and Sweden). We were a group of 14 people, ages ranging from 10 to 72. All three tours were amazing, our guides and drivers were kind, friendly, had great knowledge of each of the countries we visited and were very attentive to our needs and requests (specially my dad´s needs who has polio hence needs handicap assistance). They gave us exact instructions as to where we should meet our guides/drivers, and they were always on time.

I highly recommend this tour company to anyone who is looking for a handicap accessible tour. You can request a handicap accessible van which has an integrated lift, hence the person can stay in his/her scooter when getting on and off the bus, making it very easy to visit all places. All places visited are handicap friendly, guides are very flexible regarding your needs.

When booking, you can also ask for guides who speak a certain language and they will do everything in their possibilities to make sure they can provide it to you. Another great perk when booking with Nordic Experience is that the more tours you book with them, the better price you will receive.

I highly recommend using Nordic Experience tours for your next Baltic trip.

Date of experience: July 2019

Book Your Accessible Shore Excursion or Tour Baltic Sea Ports here:

www.nordicexperience.com/

 

PORTS OF CALL AT THE BALTIC SEA

ACCESSIBLE TOURS

Tallinn Accessible City Tour

See the best of Tallinn in a comfortable and wheelchair  accessible vehicle on a tour designed to offer an enjoyable panoramic journey through the medieval and modern city. This tour is designed to fit both wheelchair users as well as guests with limited mobility for a fulfilling journey through the highlights of the Estonian capital city.

 

Helsinki Private Accessible City Tour

Enjoy a journey to the most popular Helsinki attractions from panoramic seaside views to Rock Church the accessible way.  Discover Helsinki in comfort on a tour designed to take you from celebrated Nordic design and architecture to the best of local culture on your own accessible tour vehicle.

 

Copenhagen Private Accessible City Tour with Christiansborg Palace 

Discover the best of Copenhagen on a panoramic tour complete with a wheelchair accessible vehicle. This tour is built to offer both wheelchair users as well as guests with limited mobility a comfortable day discovering Copenhagen must-see sights. This half-day tour gives an excellent introduction to Copenhagen and its 850-year history by presenting some of the city’s most scenic areas.

 

Oslo Accessible City Tour with Vigeland & Viking Ship Museum

Discover the best of Oslo complete in the comfort of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Oslo panoramic drive allows you to experience the best of this unique city and beautifully rugged landscape. From the strikingly modern and vibrant coastline to delightful Vigeland Park and historic Viking Ship Museum.

Stockholm Accessible City Tour

Enjoy the best of Stockholm sightseeing from historic old town to breathtaking panoramic views and archipelago in the comfort of your accessible van. Our Stockholm Accessible City Tour gives you an overview of all the must-see sights complete with city sightseeing and a charming harbor-side drive with your private guide.

 

Riga Accessible City Tour

The very best of Riga combined together in an accessible city tour through the Art Nouveau quarter and old town. Riga’s historic center is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for a reason, the highly diverse architecture and impressive towers of the Riga Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church make it a truly eye-catching city to discover.

Contact us to inquire about availability or a custom tour itinerary meeting your needs and interests!

Magical Christmas in Tallinn Old Town

During the darkest period of the year the oldest Christmas market in Europe becomes a true fairy-tale land bringing Christmas spirit to the locals and visitors alike. Tallinn’s Christmas market was voted the Best Christmas Market in Europe in 2019 and this year we will strive to keep that title in 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tallinn’s Old Town is unique with its narrow streets, mysterious courtyards and small handicraft shops. At this time of year, the Old Town is decorated with Christmas lights and fir trees are covered with Christmas decorations. There is happiness and excitement all around as our small wonderland offers a variety of things to do for those looking for cultural events, for those seeking special Christmas gifts, for those looking for a cozy stay in a nice gingerbread-inspired café. People are gathering in the city squares to enjoy this wonderful time together. The aroma of delectable food and drinks floats in the air and hungry appetites can be satisfied with a visit to our cafes, restaurants and food kiosks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchants offer a wide range of handicrafts and Estonian Christmas meals, from blood sausage and sauerkraut to gingerbread and body-warming drinks. Carousels delight the little ones, and a varied Christmas program is sure to warm the heart. The pearl of the Christmas market is unique hologram Santa Claus, who is waiting to welcome all children in his house!

To satisfy that sweet tooth, there is a rich selection in the market, from sugar candies to mini pancakes. The Gingerbread House has a rich selection of gingerbread, in terms of size, shape and decorations. In addition, we recommend visiting the spectacular Gingerbread Mania exhibition and making your own gingerbread by joining our Tallinn Christmas tour and gingerbread making workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year, the whole of Tallinn, especially the Old Town, will be filled with almost a hundred special lighting attractions, the heart of which features four giant Christmas lanterns, each opening up in turn every Advent. You can crawl inside the Christmas lantern and feel the warmth surround you. A magnificent and imaginative installation is the huge light-emitting fountain in Freedom Square, which will grow to reach its full magnificence on the fourth Advent.

Also interesting are the life-size picture frames that move along the Old Town and are ideal places for Instagram, the living background of all the frames are the most popular places of Tallinn. How about posing with Tall Hermann?

During the Christmas period, you will also find seasonal special offers, which are definitely worth grabbing. If it seems difficult to choose, you can try a five-euro drink or a snack in several Old Town restaurants, or treat your taste buds from a wide variety of foods that are offered along the medieval Christmas lit streets. Be surprised! Come and travel through our enchanted Old Town!

Take this opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. Christmas is a time for sharing and caring. We invite you to take part in a special Magical Christmas in Tallinn`s Old Town tour created by Nordic Experience.

You can read more about Tallinn`s Old Town Christmas program here.

Private Day Trips in Estonia from Tallinn

Did you know there’s more to Estonia than Tallinn? The medieval capital of Tallinn is lovely indeed, but you also have to explore the rest of the country. Learn where to go with these wonderful day trip options from Tallinn!

Whether you’re in Estonia for a day or longer, there’s plenty of time and reason to explore what lies beyond the capital city. From fishermen’s villages to rural islands, from bogs to old soviet barracks – there’s so many unique, relaxing and exciting places nearby Tallinn for a diverse range of interests.

A day trip out of Tallinn with a private guide is so much more rewarding with a local insight and know-how, and should include a visit to the coast where among other things you can see historical fishing villages, scenic rural landscapes of fairy tale forests and fields. If you’d like to explore further than just the coast, then head across the sea and discover the many unique rural islands a short sail away at Muhu and Saaremaa islands. For those looking for something a bit more alternative, there is also a coastal town of Paldiski, which was once a closed off Soviet nuclear submarine training center.

Here is what our clients say about us!

Couldn’t be better!

We had such a wonderful time. Despite being very busy that day, Nordic Experience found a way to give our family a private tour we’ll never forget. Our tour guide, Erik, was a wealth of knowledge. He told us history not only of Estonia but of the whole region while walking us around Tallinn. He was kind and patient with our children and very accommodating for Grandma who has some mobility issues. After the walking tour, he took us to the Viking Village where we had an outstanding meal and then a ton of fun throwing axes, shooting bows and arrows, and flinging a trebuchet. The kids had a blast while we all actually learned lots of history. Wonderful!

Date of experience: August 2019
Estonia – surprises in a small package

We are a group of 9 travelers who spent 4 days in Estonia.
We took 3 tours with Estonian Experience. The planning part was very easy, as we were very ably served by Triin, who helped us combine tours to ensure we covered what we wanted to in the days we had available.

The 2 tours we very much enjoyed were :
–Day Trip to Muhu & Saaremaa Islands, and
–Lahemaa National Park & Manors with Bog Walk

They offered an interesting combination of food, sea/coastal views, manor visits, castles, windmills in rural Estonia. Christina our guide was most attentive and friendly.
Estonia is a small but interesting country with young energetic people; and Estonian Experience did a fantastic job showing it to us.

Date of experience: May 2018
Viking Village Trip

Really good trip for all ages. Excellent guide in Neil who is extremely knowledgeable on Viking and Estonian history.
We were there in the snow which actually added to the beauty of the place. Lunch was very good and the trip was well organised in terms of transportation.
This was actually the second time my wife and I had done this trip and we enjoyed it so much the first time that we wanted our sons and granddaughter to see the place.

Date of experience: February 2018
Half Day Paldiski and countryside

Did this tour on Saturday with Hanno as our guide. Was a great way to spend 4 hours outside of Tallinn. We drove to the port town of Paldiski with a couple of scenic stops along the way. Tour also included coffee and cake at an old Manor House, visiting some monastery ruins near manor house. Hanno provided us with some information about the history of Tallin’s occupations – very informative. Hanno was very polite and courteous and happy to drop us near hop-on-hop-off bus stop at conclusion of tour. Extremely comfortable car for the tour.

Date of experience: August 2017

Lahemaa National Park Private Tour with Palmse Manor
Thank you for a fantastic arrangement, I have received so much positive response from my colleagues. We warmly recommend other departments in our company and friends to contact you if they are planning a department trip to Tallinn. And a special thanks to the bus driver and the guides, everything was just perfect and the weather is forgotten.

Ann-Christin Ström / Nordic Investment Bank

 

Book Your Day Trips from Tallinn for discovering Estonia here:

www.nordicexperience.com/

Lahemaa National Park Private Tour with Palmse Manor

This is a perfect alternative of a shorter day trip to discover Lahemaa National Park pearls of Palmse Manor and Käsmu captain´s village with the romantic charm of North Estonian countryside.

Käsmu village, Lahemaa National Park

FUN FACT!

Lahemaa National Park is the largest park in Estonia and one of Europe’s biggest national parks. Area: 725 km2 (280 sq mi)

 

Private Day Trip to Muhu & Saaremaa Islands

Fresh sea breezes welcome you to this idyllic hideaway of Estonian islands. Endless juniper fields, rustic windmills, old castles, stone fences, thatched roof houses and the largest meteorite crater in Europe provide an experience, which cannot be found elsewhere. Estonia is a land of many islands and islets and Estonians are really proud of them. The journey to the islands will firstly take you through classical landscapes of the Western Estonia and leave you plenty of time to get to know each fact and fable you need to know about this land. Short and joyous ferry trip across the strait enables you to enjoy the waves, salty winds and cries of the seagulls.

 

 

Saarema Island, Estonia: beautiful aerial top view of summer fields and Angla windmills in Leisi Parish

FUN FACT!

Common fish to eat as a local delicacy are smoked eels, flatfish and herring.

Private Viking Village Visit

Step back in time and get a feeling of what life was like during the 11th century Viking Age in Estonia.

The Viking Village in a beautiful natural surrounding is waiting for you. You can partake in traditional Viking activities that are captivating both young and old.

Viking Village visit is a trip full of simple and pleasant entertainment. If you prefer relaxing in the natural surroundings full of ancient atmosphere and encouraging energy of the old Viking warriors, then you will certainly enjoy your day here.

FUN FACT!

According to Heimskringla sagas, in the year 967 the Norwegian Queen Astrid escaped with her son, later king of Norway Olaf Tryggvason, from her homeland to Novgorod where her brother Sigurd held an honoured position at the court of Prince Vladimir. On their journey, “vikings from Estonia” raided the ship, killing some of the crew and taking others into slavery. Six years later, when Sigurd Eirikson traveled to Estonia to collect taxes on behalf of Valdemar, he spotted Olaf in a market on Saaremaa and paid for his freedom.

Paldiski Private & Countryside Drive

Discover the natural beauty of Estonia’s north east coastal region during our half day countryside tour.

Enjoy spectacular views from a top coastal cliffs and explore the magic of Estonian second largest waterfall. See historical manor estates and the medieval monastery ruins at Padise. Find out how Paldiski, once a key military base of the Russian empire and the Soviet Union has transformed.

The road to Paldiski, a small coastal town with a long and colourful history, offers visitors a few surprises along the way. The landscape along this stretch of coastline is stark and yet hauntingly beautiful. See historical manor estates and the medieval monastery ruins at Padise.

FUN FACT!

On 23 June 1912 the Russian emperor Nikolai II and German kaiser Wilhelm II met for the last time before World War I in Paldiski.

Additional ideas about things to do in Tallinn you can also get from Kayak’s Tallinn Travel Guide.

Contact us to inquire about availability or a custom tour itinerary meeting your needs and interests!

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