Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels
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Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels

Museum · Toompea ·

15th-century tower museum with city views, exhibits, tunnels

Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null
Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels by null

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Komandandi tee 2, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia Get directions

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Komandandi tee 2, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia Get directions

+372 5386 8873
linnamuuseum.ee
@kiekindekok_museum

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"Originally built in the 17th century as storage for the Kiek in de Kök tower, the Bastion Tunnels later served as prisoner cells and WWII air‑raid shelters and were only opened to the public in 2004; on a guided tour I experienced the winding, dark tunnels and learned about their layered, sometimes seedy history." - Matthew Kepnes

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Kiek in de Kök Museum & Bastion Tunnels

Tyler L.

Google
Really amazing museum, you get the most incredible views of the city, but also the historic exhibits are incredible. The underground tunnels are really cool, but the entrance to them is really moist and slippy, so be very careful as I nearly ended up flat on my back. This is included in the Tallin card you can get from the Tourist information shop, highly recommend getting one.

ece H.

Google
It was a really impressive and interesting museum. Both offer historical information and interactive parts. You can climb the walls, the towers and go down the tunnels. The last tower is a cafe museum which showcases different chairs and bar chairs from around the historical cafes of Tallinn. Tunnels are a must but since they end outside I would recommend for you to go inside the towers and the museum first.

Sian C.

Google
A very engaging museum for a topic (defense/city planning/firemen/etc) that is often done so poorly and dryly in other places. Great to be able to clamber through the restored areas -- do note that I do not see this being as an accessible museum for people with mobility struggles. There are a lot of steep stairs to go both up and down! *also there are manikins throughout the bastion tunnel -- creeper me right out! Take a buddy and a warm layer and you'll be fine though, just pre-warning so you avoid my initial jump scare at the bottom of the stairs down!

Tony B

Google
Spectacular and expansive museum with a lot of interactive entertainment for kids and interesting information for adults. Great the views from the tower tops as well as from the wall bridge and pleasant the cellar walk. Lovely to catch a break with a drink and a snack at the bar.

Tommy L.

Google
Admission 16 for the adult Among total of three tower that you can climb up. This museum contain four towers that are all link together and an underground tunnel you can go in. It may take you roughly two hours or more. If you like history of Tallinn wall and mediaeval era. There are also a cafe loceted in one of the tower without at admission fee.

Eddie D.

Google
We were so impressed with this Museum, and there was so much to it. Plus a bonus with going up on to the walls and later underground. It told many stories in different parts. Was excellent value for money spent and highly recommend to all. Would go back again. Note tunnels are very big so no chance of feeling any issues

Alex B.

Google
Came here with my Dad as we were travelling through. An amazing insight into the history of Tallinn and the surrounding countries with so many great artefacts. The staff were very knowledgeable and also helpful. There was a cool coffee shop halfway round with fantastic views over the city. A great way to spend half a day.

Nat F.

Google
A defence fortress remains turned into a museum, telling you about the war history of Estonia. The architecture was cool outside and inside. My favourite was the late armour and artillery. However, prepare extra energy to climb the staircase.