Preparing your trip to Tallinn: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Currency exchange should be done in special exchange offices and banks. The majority of exchange offices do not work on Sundays, but big banks serve their customers every day.
2. The majority of museums and other cultural institutions are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s recommended to specify working hours before making the planned trip.
3. leaving tips in cafes and restaurants is not obligatory, but highly recommended. An average amount of tips is approximately 5 - 10% of the total bill. Some reputable institutions may include service charges in the total bill.
4. Tourists, who make purchases in shops marked with the sign «Global Refund TAX FREE SHOPPING», will be able to ask the seller to give them a special check, and later use it to return the tax with its help.
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Depeche Mode Bar
From the series “The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Tallinn center - 0.9 km.
The bar has nice red leisure sofas and armchairs. The most unusual elements are the musicians' wax figures on the sofa. You can find the bar in the quiet alley, near the Town Hall Square. The basement of the historical building was chosen for the bar. The whole interior is made in the following tones: white, black, red. …
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8. In order to save money, it is worth choosing an inexpensive hotel in the sleeping area, a camp or farm for a stay. It is also important to inquire whether breakfast and bed sheets are offered.9. It is best to move from one city to another by bus. It is also quite cheap to travel by taxi. If you plan to actively use public transport, then it is worth buying a travel card.
10. You would need an international driver’s license and a road insurance document if you wish to drive yourself in Estonia. In large cities and historic centers, you have to pay for parking.
11. It is strictly prohibited to smoke in public places such as stations, underground passages and catering establishments. The fine for smoking in an unintended place is 80 euros. … Open
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Travelling to Tallinn - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Tallinn. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.