Rocca al Mare - the shocking truth about farm life!
Almost all Estonians have been to the Open Air Museum, seen the beautiful homesteads, and probably dreamed of relaxing in such an idyllic place on a nice summer day. In reality, the life of our ancestors was anything but rosy. If we're being honest, a person accustomed to today's living standards probably wouldn't last a day in those conditions. As an example, outhouses only started appearing in farmyards in the 1920s - where did people relieve themselves before that? What were the considerations for marriage, what was hygiene like, and how were children raised? These are just some of the topics covered on this tour. But not just that - we'll also venture outside the main exhibits to see what else can be found in Rocca al Mare!
Did you know that you can book tours at the Estonian Open Air Museum with various guides, but many people's favourite Matkafy guide Mihkel also has his own old farm, which makes this topic particularly close to his heart?
Please note that for private tours at the Open Air Museum, a fee of 6€ + VAT per participant is added to the price of the private tour. This is the entrance fee for the ticketed territory.
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Clients speak
"Thank you for the wonderful evening hike, and on behalf of all of us — thanks to the excellent guide Mihkel."
Ülle Jurtom / Tallinna Veerise Lasteaed
02.06.2025
"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
"Our organizing team and all participants thank you for an amazing outing! Everyone really enjoyed it!"
Pirjo Luik / SEB Pank
17.05.2025
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.
