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Do visit Estonian saunas
There are many facilities throughout Estonia, but at Tallin's Hotell Olumpia you will experience the most luxurious sauna of all. On the 26th floor are two saunas with fantastic views from the plunge pool of the Old Town t the islands in the bay. Each sauna takes about 10 people for about 2 hours at a time. You need to make a reservation (Tel - 6315 333) and check on prices. This facility is more expensive than most but if you go, you will see why. For a cheaper version, the best public sauna in Tallinn is at Vana Kalamaja 9a (which is a 2 minute walk from the station).

Do go for a walk in the Kadriorg Park
2km east of Tallinn's Old Town, along Narva maantee (take tram No. 1 or 3 or bus No. 1 from Parnu maantee in from of Tammsaare Park to the Kohvik (cafe) Kadriorg). A pretty wooded park with oak, lilac and horse chestnut trees that is also home to Kadriorg Palace (1718 - 1736) which is situated at Weizenbergi tee 37. The palace is now the residence of the president of Estonia.

Do use public transportation in Tallinn: trams, buses and trolleybuses.
Tickets can be purchased at many newspaper kiosks. Passengers can pay when boarding though it is cheaper to buy tickets beforehand. Make sure you punch your ticket once onboard to avoid a fine.

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Do try Estonian cuisine at "Eesti Maja"
Lauteri 1, tel. 645-5252; in the city center, by the Foreign Ministry. Open:11-23. The emphasis is completely on Estonian cuisine and it’s hard to imagine it being done any better. It’s among the most authentic Estonian food in town. The bean soup to the verivorst to the sült hit the mark.