House of Peter the Great is the oldest museum in Tallinn, which was opened in 1806 on the orders of Russian emperor Alexander I. It exhibits a unique collection of genuine objects that surrounded Peter I and Catherine I of Russia during their day-to-day life in Estonia. 

You can book a guided tour for your group. A guide will be there just for you.

GUIDED TOURS HAVE TO BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE by e-mail:

See tour options below.

History of the “Old Palace”

The tour offers a glimpse of what life was like more than 300 years ago, when Peter the Great bought a 17^th century summer manor in Kadriorg after the Great Northern War. The more than 200-year-old museum’s permanent exhibition includes many well-preserved original artefacts from 300 years ago as well as unique paintings and sculptures. With a guide, you can walk through the rooms of the historic building, explore its architectural features and admire centuries-old works of art and original artefacts.

Guided tour fee

Museum ticket adult 5€ / Concessions 4€ (ITIC card, pupils, students, seniors)
+ guide fee 55 €

A journey through time at Kadriorg Park

The tour starts with Peter the Great’s house, the oldest building in Kadriorg and also the oldest museum in Tallinn. We will find out why Peter the Great decided to buy his summer manor here in 1714. We will also see how the Tsar redesigned both his first “old palace” and the entire Kadriorg Park in the Baroque style and how it became the place where he would stay with his wife whenever they were in Reval.
Descending along the natural terraces, we will discover how Kadriorg has changed over the centuries. We will learn about the history of the region and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the place.

Guided tour fee

Museum ticket adult 5€ / Concessions 4€ (ITIC card, pupils, students, seniors)
+ guide fee 55 €