Iru - Kalevipoeg and Vikings!

It is said that in every legend there’s a grain of truth, and so is the case with stories of Kalevipoeg. The Iru hillfort also plays a role in our national epic - but what is it? Find out on the tour! Iru with its notable hillfort is really a fantastic place to talk about Viking-age Estonia. Who were our ancestors? What kind of life and beliefs did they have? Out of all Matkafy tours, this route takes you through the earliest and most thrilling historical era. Based on the latest historical research, we take an intriguing journey back in time. And that’s not all! Other interesting stops on the way include the positions of the much-discussed Peter the Great’s naval fortress, apocalyptic old gardening lands, a massive power station, notorious Tupsi farm, historical Väo manor and Konstantin Päts’ great farm.

Duration: ~ 2h 30min
Length: ~ 7 km
Tour guide: Mihkel Reile
Languages of the tour: Estonian
Start and end location: Pärnamäe tee 4a, in front of Pärnamäe Keskus. Link to Google Maps

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Clients speak

"Thank you for the excursion! Our guests and we really enjoyed it! Guide Tom is simply amazing!"

Gerli Jesaar / Eesti Kinnisvara Hindajate Ühing

24.09.2025

"Big thanks from the whole team for the great organization and the fantastic guide! Everyone was very satisfied and will definitely spread the good word! 😊"

Pille-Riin Hütt / Restoran Kaspervik

11.11.2024

"I’m one of those who has always dreamed of a truly remarkable birthday. Not the usual sit-around-the-table kind, but one that offers genuinely memorable experiences. Ideally something unexpected and exciting, so that even years later everyone would fondly remember, “Wow, that was amazing!” I soon realized that Matkafy Laternamatkad ticks every box on my wish list. Even though there are 55 different tours on the adventure list, I never hesitated to take my friends to the abandoned Murru prison, exploring the buildings and area where the saying truly fits: “If these walls could talk…” How often in life do you get the chance to walk among apocalyptic walls and experience the real stories hidden inside? When this long-awaited day finally arrived, I couldn’t hide my excitement and thrill. Everything was perfectly planned. Our guide Mihkel Reile received nothing but praise from the guests: “So humorous!”, “So knowledgeable!”, “Easily captures everyone’s attention”, “Where did they find such a charming guy?”, “Wow, how clearly and engagingly he tells stories!” In addition, for this tour that exceeded all expectations, a romantic birthday table was set up in a quiet wooded corner, tailored exactly to my wishes. This was the best birthday of my life! Honestly. A unique and adventurous tour, perfectly suited for any celebration and season."

Liis Lusmägi

15.07.2024

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You can book this tour only for your group if you wish

The price of a private tour designed specifically for your group of 1–30 people is €600 + VAT.
For groups of 31–60 people, the price is €20 + VAT per person.

For groups of 61–240 people, we will prepare a personalized offer.

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