Õismäe in the 90s, the Perm mafia, and the Linnuvabriku gang!

Õismäe in the 90s, the Perm mafia, and the Linnuvabriku gang! Õismäe in the 90s, the Perm mafia, and the Linnuvabriku gang!

On the 90s Õismäe and Astangu crime tour, we walk on the border of two worlds: on one side, idealistic Soviet urban planning; on the other, the grim era of the 1990s, when criminal groups operated in these districts and scores were settled brutally. During the tour, we explore the notorious Perm mafia and the Linnuvabrik underworld groups, and learn about the bloody confrontations associated specifically with Õismäe. What brutal acts made locals avoid certain places after dark? We will also discover how Väike-Õismäe was built and why it appears perfectly circular on the map. The stories take us to Astangu as well, where we talk about former secret military sites and restricted zones hidden in the forest. Join this tour and uncover the hidden history of one Tallinn district - a place where ideal urban planning met the military world of the Cold War, and where the turbulent 90s left their mark.

Duration: ~ 2h
Length: ~ 6 km
Tour guide: Archibald
Languages of the tour: Estonian, English, Russian
Start and end location: At Õismäe tee 10A, in the EuroPark EP22 parking lot. Link to Google Maps

Public tours

25.09.2026 19:00
Õismäe in the 90s, the Perm mafia, and the Linnuvabriku gang!

15+ available

Language: Estonian

Tour guide: Archibald

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31.10.2026 16:00
Halloween Special: Crime Walk in Õismäe! ★

15+ available

Language: Estonian

Tour guide: Archibald

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"On Wednesday evening I went on a tour in Õismäe with a group - it was very interesting. My city grandmother also lived in Õismäe, so I visited there often as a child. Back then, my route was usually just: bus stop - grandmother’s house - the shore of Lake Harku. On Wednesday, I discovered new paths and stories for the first time. Thank you, Matkafy!"

J.P

22.04.2026

"Thank you very much for organizing such a pleasant hike! The feedback was extremely positive, and the new knowledge was later shared with colleagues as well."

Kätlin Keinast

29.04.2026

"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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