Pirita - nuns and bomb shelters!

We all know there's a convent in Pirita, but what is life like there? Who are the people today who have chosen the life of a nun, and why have they done so? All will be explored on the Pirita tour! In addition, we will walk through the beautiful old valley of Pirita, enjoy the beautiful views of the river bends, and listen to fascinating stories about Pirita's past. Pirita also has a darker side - we'll talk about the immense underground city of the Soviet army and recall the NKVD's acts of terror at the Scheeli manor!

Duration: ~ 2.5 hours
Length: ~ 7 km
Tour guide: Mihkel Reile
Languages of the tour: Estonian
Start and end location: Rummu tee 3, by Snack Point kiosk. Link to Google Maps

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Pirita - nuns and bomb shelters!

15+ available

Language: Estonian

Tour guide: Mihkel Reile

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Clients speak

"Everyone was very happy with the Pirita hike – it was truly an exciting and pleasant walk :)"

Kriste Kald / Jüri Kool

11.06.2025

"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

"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

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.

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