Maardu - 90s and murders!
When people say "Maardu", they usually mean Kallavere. Maardu is actually a large town with several districts. The best known of these is the large panel-block district of Kallavere, which is like a museum cross-section of Soviet architecture. Unfortunately, in the 90s, Kallavere also acquired a criminal reputation, which is why it has been nicknamed the murder capital of Estonia by the public. On this tour we'll talk about the area's dark past, but also its much brighter present. We'll look at Soviet architecture through the decades and visit one of Estonia's largest dacha regions. We'll also make a detour to the picturesque, heritage-rich Rootsi-Kallavere village and, of course, briefly talk about phosphorite!
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Clients speak
"Our organizing team and all participants thank you for an amazing outing! Everyone really enjoyed it!"
Pirjo Luik / SEB Pank
17.05.2025
"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
"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
Book as private tour
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.
