Attractions & museums

Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum

Kiek in de Kök Fortifications Museum forms a complex over 500 m long, encompassing four medieval towers: the Kiek in de Kök cannon tower, the Maiden Tower, the Marstal (Stable Tower) Tower, and the Short Leg Gate Tower. The museum introduces the city's historical fortifications, the townspeople's homes built in the towers and along the wall, the artists who lived in the tower, and the Maiden Tower café. The museum also continues with the 17th-century bastion passages underground, where the Carved Stone Museum is located.

Everything is connected by a wall passage, which offers a beautiful view of Tallinn's Old Town!

The museum can be visited as a whole or in parts.

Free with Tallinn Card!

During free Museum Sundays (02.03; 06.04; 04.05; 01.06; 06.07; 03.08; 07.09; 05.10; 02.11 and 07.12) only the first floor of Kiek in de Kök, Bastion Passages, Maiden Tower, Stable Tower, and Gate Tower are open.

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  • Great Historical Experience

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    September 1, 2025 By DillonM1905

    We thoroughly enjoyed the walk on the town walls and the museum inside the Kiek, much focusing on the history of the Blackheads. Plenty for kids to do and multiple floors and room of exhibits. The... Read more comments

  • highly recommend

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    August 24, 2025 By Perry G

    This is one not to miss. You get to visit the towers, exhibitions and walk along the underground corridor which was originally build during medieval time but which were then subsequently used for... Read more comments

  • Highly recommended.

    tripadvisor rating 4 of 5
    August 16, 2025 By thenoelw

    Great value for money as the family ticket gave access to so many exhibitions and rooms,easily took up 2.5/3 hours. The views walking the wall were breathtaking, and the atmosphere in the chambers... Read more comments