Tondi - the barracks, the coup attempt, and the Pöögelmann factory!
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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.
There aren’t many places in Estonia where an actual coup attempt has taken place - but Tondi is one of them! Tondi also boasts Estonia’s grandest Tsarist-era military complex, old summer manors, former factories, and the last hidden corners of Kristiine. Although the Tondi walk has been part of Matkafy’s guided tour series for years, starting from autumn 2025 it comes with an exclusive twist - the memoirs of the former deputy director of the Pöögelmann factory! By the way, the Pöögelmann factory was located along Pärnu Road and operated directly under Moscow’s authority - it was an electronics plant that mainly produced military technology, such as heat sensors used to guide missiles to their targets! Through the recollections of this former top executive we’ll gain a rare glimpse into life at a Soviet elite factory! Of course, we’ll also track down Kristiine’s oldest houses, talk about urbanization and city development using this district as an example - and even take a peek into the infamous former brothel on Tedre Street!
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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
"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
"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
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.
