Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is July 2027 a good month to visit Tallinn?
Packed — the typical July day in Tallinn is busier than 99% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in July, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Tallinn's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Estonian school summer holiday (1–31).
July is one of Tallinn's busiest months: mild and wet, around 21°C / 70°F with rain on about 15 days, and Packed every day.
No — not if you want Tallinn to yourself. Every one of July's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 21 °C by day, with rain on about 15 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Estonia and Germany. Cruise ships call on 22 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Sunday 4 July. Estonian school summer holiday falls on 1–31 July. No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September. The crush is at the Viru Gate passage; the quiet is at the Old Town before nine.
In short, a hard sell — heavy crowds without the best of the weather.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Tallinn, July ranks 3rd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 4 Jul, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Thu 1 Jul at 99%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 15 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Tallinn in July?
Every day is Packed — the crowd level barely shifts.
Cruise ships are in port on 22 of 31 days; the heaviest is Sun 4 Jul, 3 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month barely moves — every day lands between 99% and 100% of the year. Daylight runs about 18 hours.
The lightest days are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Still busy — but the easiest of the month — 30 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Thu 01 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
Record Tallinn on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 02 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
- Amadea — guest capacity 508 08:00–23:00
- Silver Dawn — guest capacity 576 12:00–22:00
- ms Nieuw Statendam — guest capacity 2,666 08:00–23:00
Record Tallinn on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,750 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 03 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
Record Tallinn on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 04 Jul Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓3 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124
- Celebrity Apex — guest capacity 2,918 07:00–16:00
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 07:00–23:00
Record Tallinn on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,576 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 05 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
- Fred Olsen Balmoral — guest capacity 1,350
Record Tallinn on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,350 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
- Silver Dawn — guest capacity 576 08:00–15:00
- Star Explorer — guest capacity 196 12:00–23:00
- Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Record Tallinn on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,700 guests at double occupancy. Why: Estonia school holidays; Germany school holidays; LT public holiday; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
- Azamara Quest — guest capacity 722 08:00–22:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 722 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Star Explorer — guest capacity 196 15:00–?
Record Tallinn on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Song and Dance Celebration. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 196 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 09 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · Tallinn Maritime Days (Tallinna merepaevad) · The July with no Song and Dance Celebration · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
Tallinn Maritime Days (Tallinna merepaevad)
9–11 Jul 2027A free three-day sea and family festival spread across the harbours - the Old City Harbour, the Seaplane Harbour, Noblessner and Pirita. Visiting ships come in, there are concerts in every harbour and a water taxi runs between them.
Event on this day
The July with no Song and Dance Celebration
1–9 Jul 2027The Estonian Song and Dance Celebration is the largest gathering in the country. It is not held in 2027. The next one is 30 June to 9 July 2028. Early July 2027 is an ordinary summer week.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
Record Tallinn on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; Tallinn Maritime Days. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 10 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · Tallinn Maritime Days (Tallinna merepaevad) · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
Tallinn Maritime Days (Tallinna merepaevad)
9–11 Jul 2027A free three-day sea and family festival spread across the harbours - the Old City Harbour, the Seaplane Harbour, Noblessner and Pirita. Visiting ships come in, there are concerts in every harbour and a water taxi runs between them.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Record Tallinn on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; Tallinn Maritime Days. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 11 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · Tallinn Maritime Days (Tallinna merepaevad) · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
Tallinn Maritime Days (Tallinna merepaevad)
9–11 Jul 2027A free three-day sea and family festival spread across the harbours - the Old City Harbour, the Seaplane Harbour, Noblessner and Pirita. Visiting ships come in, there are concerts in every harbour and a water taxi runs between them.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
Record Tallinn on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; Tallinn Maritime Days. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 12 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
Record Tallinn on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Estonia school holidays; Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Caribbean Princess — guest capacity 3,138 07:00–16:00
Record Tallinn on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 14 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Celebrity Eclipse — guest capacity 2,850 10:00–20:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,850 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- AIDAmar — guest capacity 2,194 11:00–20:00
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 08:00–20:00
Record Tallinn on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,582 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 16 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Mein Schiff 7 — guest capacity 2,534 09:00–23:00
Record Tallinn on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 17 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 08:00–17:00
- Seven Seas Splendor — guest capacity 754 10:00–18:00
- Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930
Record Tallinn on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,072 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday · The July with no Tall Ships Races
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Event on this day
The July with no Tall Ships Races
8–18 Jul 2027The Tall Ships Races do not come to Tallinn in 2027. The 2027 route runs between Bordeaux, A Coruna and Sines on the Atlantic coast. Tallinn last hosted the race in July 2024.
- Oceania Marina — guest capacity 1,258 07:00–15:00
Record Tallinn on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,258 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday; The July with no Tall Ships Races. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 19 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Viking Libra — guest capacity 998
Record Tallinn on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 21 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 22 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Caribbean Princess — guest capacity 3,138 07:00–16:00
Record Tallinn on Thu 22 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,138 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 23 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Viking Libra — guest capacity 998
Record Tallinn on Fri 23 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 24 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Sat 24 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 25 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Seven Seas Voyager — guest capacity 706 07:00–15:00
Record Tallinn on Sun 25 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 706 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 26 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Celebrity Eclipse — guest capacity 2,850 09:00–20:00
Record Tallinn on Mon 26 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,850 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 27 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- AIDAdiva — guest capacity 2,050 11:00–03:00
Record Tallinn on Tue 27 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,050 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 11:00–03:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 28 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 09:00–23:00
- Seven Seas Voyager — guest capacity 706 07:00–16:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 28 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,240 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 29 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930
Record Tallinn on Thu 29 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 30 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 11:00–20:00
Record Tallinn on Fri 30 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,388 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 11:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 31 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Silver Spirit — guest capacity 608 12:00–22:00
Record Tallinn on Sat 31 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 608 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–22:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-07-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of July is quietest in Tallinn?
No week of July is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Sun 4 Jul — 3 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
July weather in Tallinn
Comfortably warm — around 21°C / 70°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 15 days, so keep a layer handy. The days are long too — close to 18 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Tallinn in July
Based on: Estonia's public holidays · school vacations across Estonia, Germany and LT · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
