Hotel Viru and KGB museum

Hotel Viru and KGB museum KGB used to play a big role in Hotel Viru's and generally Estonia's history. Where KGB once used to give out their orders is now turned into a museum.
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Those early days in Viru, Christmas did not exist. But winter was full of celebrations though. What kind? Our guides wil...
11/12/2025

Those early days in Viru, Christmas did not exist. But winter was full of celebrations though. What kind? Our guides will tell.
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This weekend.....Tour tickets www.viru.ee
28/11/2025

This weekend.....
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When was the last time you had your shoes repaired while traveling? Sounds strange, but in the 1980s, Viru had a shoemak...
07/10/2025

When was the last time you had your shoes repaired while traveling? Sounds strange, but in the 1980s, Viru had a shoemaker with a strict job description at work for that. What other professions, incredible by today's standards, were there among our legendary hotel's then 2,000-person workforce?🤔 Our guides will tell.

Tour tickets www.viru.ee

This week, 34 years ago, Estonia restored it's independence.🇪🇪 At the same time a hidden dirty room with strange broken ...
18/08/2025

This week, 34 years ago, Estonia restored it's independence.🇪🇪 At the same time a hidden dirty room with strange broken equipment and a dusty bed was found from Viru's top floor. What room was it? For whom?👀

The story behind it turned out to be fascinating. Enough so, that 20 years later we opened the Hotel Viru & KGB Museum at the same premises. All the stories most incredible are now freely told by our guides.

🎫Tickets www.viru.ee

As it is summer, right next to our museum you'll find our rooftop bar, which is opened at 5 pm daily. So in case you pic...
21/07/2025

As it is summer, right next to our museum you'll find our rooftop bar, which is opened at 5 pm daily. So in case you pick to visit our last tour, you'll be among first guests there to admire Tallinn views with some refreshments.🍹
Museum tour tickets www.viru.ee

Did you know, you can also buy fun and unique historic Viru's items to go? From the spot only.
06/06/2025

Did you know, you can also buy fun and unique historic Viru's items to go? From the spot only.

What a great photocatch of legends only! In the background - St Olaf's Church - the highest building in the world in the...
05/05/2025

What a great photocatch of legends only! In the background - St Olaf's Church - the highest building in the world in the 15th century. In front - Hotel Viru - the first skyscraper in Estonia, opened 53 years ago today! Happy birthday, our dear Viru!🎂

Why is Viru a legend? Find out by booking our museum tour www.viru.ee

Sunny seasons have an impact in our museum - tours in English get even more popular.❤ If our guide Mart has tickets to s...
07/04/2025

Sunny seasons have an impact in our museum - tours in English get even more popular.❤ If our guide Mart has tickets to sell right before the tour - you're in luck! Still, we advise to get yours in advance from www.viru.ee

When you step in, our museum's hidden rooms and stories are dark and secretive. No worries though - our guide will enlig...
04/03/2025

When you step in, our museum's hidden rooms and stories are dark and secretive. No worries though - our guide will enlighten everything! Tour tickets www.viru.ee

Nowadays, in February, Estonians celebrate Valentines and our republic's independance. A few decades ago, we had the Ae...
03/02/2025

Nowadays, in February, Estonians celebrate Valentines and our republic's independance. A few decades ago, we had the Aeroflot Day and The Soviet Army Anniversary instead. What? Why? When? How?👀
Our museum guides know and tell. Tickets VIRU.EE

Happy New! In 2025 we're in full power and continue with 5 tours a day.💪 Mostly in English and Finnish. Welcome! Tours &...
02/01/2025

Happy New! In 2025 we're in full power and continue with 5 tours a day.💪 Mostly in English and Finnish. Welcome!

Tours & tickets www.viru.ee

Working in Viru at the 70s and 80s was full of strict rules and restrictions. For entering the copy machine room one had...
20/11/2024

Working in Viru at the 70s and 80s was full of strict rules and restrictions. For entering the copy machine room one had to present the Managing Director's written promition. Why??? Our tour guides will tell.

Hotel Viru & KGB tour tickets www.viru.ee

Address

Viru Väljak 4
Tallinn
10111

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+3726809300

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