Tour operator TCBC marked its 20th anniversary by inviting teachers to experience Tallinn as a school trip destination, with participants praising the Estonian capital’s historical breadth and cultural offerings.
A group of teachers had the chance to try out Tallinn as a school trip destination as part of a special anniversary visit.
Tour operator TCBC organised the trip to mark its 20th year, inviting 25 teachers and 15 members of the team to experience Estonia’s capital.
Over several days, the group explored Tallinn through a mix of cultural, historical, and culinary experiences: a pelmeni-making masterclass, a guided walk through the Old Town, and visits to the KGB Museum, Kadriorg Palace, and the TV Tower.
Tallinn: a great destination for schools
James Whitaker from Bede’s Senior School in East Sussex was one of the teachers on the trip and said: “Tallin is a great destination for schools - it has an amazing breadth of history, from the medieval old town via Peter the Great’s house to the KGB museum - and as a cultural destination, the Kadriorg Art Museum and Pelmeni masterclass should not be missed!”
Ted Savill, senior head of department and history at Berkhamsted School, added: “Tallinn would be an ideal venue for history trips to understand the Cold War now that Russia is not an area we can visit. The statue park in Tallinn is an excellent introduction to that.
“I also think the Old Town with its different religious traditions helps grasp the nature of Eastern Europe in the 19th century onwards.”
Tallinn was once home to TCBC’s operations, where many of its early school tours to Russia were coordinated from.
Dan Hornby, director of Wilmslow-based TCBC, said the trip was a “thank you to the teachers who’ve supported us since the very beginning”, adding: “We’ve shared so many adventures over the years - it only felt right to mark this milestone together.”
TCBC marks two decades of school trips
Founded in 2005 by Dan, who now runs the company alongside his brother Ben and mum, Diane, TCBC prides itself on its personal approach, long-term relationships, and shared passion for helping students experience the world beyond the classroom.
Dan said: “Being family-run means we genuinely care about the people we work with - our staff, our guides, and especially the teachers who trust us year after year.”
TCBC first started in 2005 and now runs tours for schools all over the world. Marketing manager Kay Dodds said: “From the very start, TCBC has felt like a family - not just for those of us who work here, but for the teachers and guides who’ve been part of our story. This trip was about celebrating that shared journey.”
Find out more at tcbcschooltours.co.uk
