Tallinn is a hub of talent and innovation. Here, green startups challenge the big players, students create self-driving cars, and if you look closely, you’ll spot a unicorn.
Tallinn - Business Studies School Trip
- 4 days
- +2
- Estonia
- Approx. 2hrs
- The Old Town
- Kadriorg Park and Palace
- Bank of Estonia Museum
- Wise & Pipedrive visits
- TalTech
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Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is offered as a guideline. The trip focus, length and itinerary/activities can be tailored to meet your learning objectives.
- Day
Day 1 - Arrive Tallinn
Fly to Tallinn and transfer to your hotel in the city centre by coach. Take in Lake Ülemiste and catch a glimpse of the historic Old Town as you drive in and relax before your first full day.
Day 2 - TalTech Centre Mektory, Tallinn University visit
This morning, explore Ülemiste City, a talent hub with representatives from 73 nations and a turnover of €2.3 billion. Start-ups, middle-sized businesses, and even large enterprises share co-working spaces and offices on this large and impressive site.
After lunch here, head to Tallinn University of Technology, or TalTech, and visit its School of Business and Governance. University students here can study Economics and Finance, Business Administration, or even join the Ragnar Nurske Department of Innovation. School groups can visit the museum here, with temporary exhibitions on salient issues such as e-waste, sustainability, and recycling. Staying on campus, head to TalTech Mektory, the university’s innovation centre where students can develop products for the businesses of tomorrow, including incredible self-driving cars.
Put all this theory and insight into good use, with a visit to Tehnopol Science and Business Park. More than 200 companies are sequestered here; you can see startups, scale-ups, and learn about their innovation services. With a huge range of food companies here too, and food trucks on campus in spring and summer, you might choose to eat here this evening, perhaps at the Pannkoogimaja Pancake House or Tehnopol Pizzakiosk.
Day 3 - Bank of Estonia Museum, Wise & Pipedrive visits
The day begins with a visit to the Eesti Pank Museum. Here students delve into the history of Estonian money and its central bank. Estonia’s development is intrinsically linked with the history of Eesti Pank, allowing students to understand the political and cultural impact businesses can have at a national level.
This afternoon, continue with the theme of currency with a Q&A at Wise, an incredible business focused on international transfers and “money without borders.” What was once an Estonian start-up, now has over 10 million active users and moves £100 billion annually.
Before going to dinner at one of the city's restaurants, there’s time to visit Pipedrive. This garage start-up designing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software has grown into a global unicorn used by over 100,000 companies.
Day 4 - Tallinn Old Town
After learning about new businesses, it’s time to head into the Old Town with your expert TCBC guide.
Tallinn is a medieval city complete with walls dating back to the 13th century. Your guide will direct you through cobbled streets: Take in Middle Age Aida Street, the haunted Lühike Jalg, and visit Piiskopi Street to view both Toompea Castle, which houses the Estonian Parliament, and St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Estonia’s main Russian Orthodox cathedral.
Have a final lunch in the Old Town with free time for that final exploration or souvenir purchase.
From here, transfer by coach to the airport and fly home after an incredible trip.
What’s included
Full TCBC support from the moment you book until you return home
Full itinerary flexibility to ensure the perfect tour for your students
We'll source the best available flights based on your school's location
You'll have all our necessary contact details to hand should the need arise
Knowledgeable TCBC guide ready to bring your walking tours to life
Detailed itinerary, with all entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Return flights, 1 piece of hold luggage per person, airport taxes and security charges and ATOL Protection Contribution
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure. We can also arrange your UK airport transfers if you wish
Experienced local TCBC guide in Tallinn for your included walking tours
3 nights' hotel accommodation, with twin/triple rooms for students and single rooms for teachers
Breakfasts and dinners daily at hotel, but we can arrange meals in local restaurants if preferred
Guided walking tour of Tallinn Old Town, Soviet Tallinn guided tour, tour of Occupations Museum , visits to the museums of your choice
There will be no hidden costs on tour, everything will be clearly explained before departure
24 hour emergency contact details of TCBC's office and your local guide's mobile number
The normal free staff place ratio is 1:10 but this is flexible and we'll work to whichever ratio you require
Please check at school to ensure you are covered by an adequate travel insurance policy which we will need to see a copy of. We can help you source cover if you need
We generally don't include lunches unless requested. We prefer to let the students explore the local options and choose for themselves
If you feel you have received excellent service, then our local guides and drivers will appreciate being tipped. Guidelines will be outlined in your quote
Event availability isn't usually known at the time of booking. We will inform you of options and ticket prices closer to departure
Local public transportation
Accommodation
We regularly use the same properties in Tallinn who are used to working with our school groups and meet our high standards.
Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Park Inn by Radisson Central in Tallinn is a cosy and modern hotel just a 5-minute walk from the well known Old Town.
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Repeat business
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The pupils loved the trip, we have had some positive feedback and some rather lovely emails from parents. Thanks again for making this such a great trip for all involved and it makes me want to move to Tallinn permanently!
