Matkafy Lantern Hike
A private tour is a great team event, an opportunity to celebrate a private person's birthday, or just a form of spending time with a group of friends. A private excursion is an excursion on a date, time and route chosen by the subscriber, which is conducted for the subscriber's group or company collective. We also offer special age-adjusted hikes for children. It is also possible to order a hike in both Estonian and English.
There is probably no place about which more stories circulate than a psychiatric hospital. On the Seewald trip, we will go and find out how the former beautiful summer estate became a medical institution. Let's take a look at the historic buildings of Seewald and talk about what is being done or used to be done in these dignified buildings. Since it is no secret that the hospital has been thinking about moving plans for a long time, we will also discuss the future perspectives of this breathtakingly exciting place. In the last part of the trip, however, we will do a popular scientific overview of psychiatry and treatment methods, learning what Seewald really does, both in the present and in the past.
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Paldiski mnt 56, Merimetsa Selver parking lot.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
Nikolai von Glehn can be considered the father of Nõmme. He was a man who dared to think big and was not afraid to be different from the mainstream of the time. Of course, he also had his weaknesses. Although Glehn had studied economics, he was never a successful businessman, nor was he systematic enough to implement a comprehensive vision for the city. That's why so many of his flying ideas only remained on paper, and instead of great respect, the founder of Nõmme was looked at as a freak at the end of the tsarist era. On the hike, we will find out how the founder of the city imagined the future of Nõmme. What of his plans have been realized and what has gone differently. Unlike our other Nõmme hike, a journey introducing visions from the time of the Republic, we visit Nõmme's oldest and most historic places.
- Start and end point of the hike: Turu plats 5, Nõmme ski bridge.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
- Also available in English!
The Old Town of Tallinn is undoubtedly Estonia's biggest tourist attraction and a place where even the locals have visited hundreds of times. On the lantern tour of the Old Town, however, we do not focus so much on the well-known sights, but instead take a tour of the Old Town. We get to know the city wall and the settlements, buildings and green belt that surround the old town. However, we can't quite bypass the old town itself either - we'll detour a bit into the city and check out more and less well-known attractions.
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Uus street 37, in front of Kellerteatr.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 6 km
- Also available in English!
Who among us does not know the beautiful Kadriorg castle and rose garden?! Very good, this time we will leave them in the background and look for nooks and crannies that should not be in Kadrioru at first glance. We will find out if Kadrioru has a dark side, we will talk about the rise, fall and new arrival of the settlement. We will find out how summer life was in the 19th century and what the bathing Germans actually did during their holidays. It's true, however, we'll briefly review the must-see attractions in Kadriorg and solve the mystery that many city dwellers are always puzzled over - why is there a dead-end tramway on Poska street that is never used.
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Mäekalda 2, near the Peter I House Museum.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 6 km
- Also available in English!
Who among us does not know that Pirita has a monastery, but what kind of life is lived there? Who are the people who today have chosen the nun's path of life and why have they done so? We will explore all this! In addition, we hike in the beautiful Pirita wilderness, enjoy beautiful views of the river bends and listen to exciting stories about Pirita's past. But Pirita also has a darker side - we are talking about a huge underground city of the Soviet Army and we remember the terrorist acts of the NKVD in Scheel Manor!
- The start and end point of the hike: Rummu tee 3, in front of the Snack Point food kiosk.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
Many have been to Ülemiste City, and older people still remember the highly secretive Dvigateli factory that was located there during the Soviet era. This time we will take a tour of the former factory based on the memories of the employees. Using unique original material, we bring to light the brighter but also more curious aspects of former factory life. We will find out what was specifically done in which building and what mood prevailed among the workers. The hike is a real treat for all industrial history enthusiasts!
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Kevise 1a, Ülemiste City park.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
- Also available in English!
Oh, the wonderful Noblessner Quarter - who among us doesn't know that! But do you also know that it was originally a Suisa submarine factory. Very well, but what about Volta, the giant of the electrical industry at the same time, and the former Franz Krull Masinatehas, which only recently completed the metal works? It is the stories of these three factories that we will focus on on this trip. But not only that, we also look around the far side of Kalamaja and look for the last undeveloped corners of this settlement. PS! In our stories, in addition to well-known history, we also rely on original material - the memories of long-term employees!
- The starting and ending point of the hike: Pietri 10, in front of the PROTO discovery factory.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
- Also available in English!
Even 100 years ago, a river flowed through the center of Tallinn, which at one time fed several water mills and the defensive ditch of the Tallinn city wall. Today, however, it flows underground in pipes. On the hike, we walk along the former river bed and also talk about all the settlements and stories that the banks of this river have seen. What's more, we will pass through the former Tallinn red light district - yes, there has been such an area in Tallinn as well. Where and what kind of sinful life was lived there - we will find out on the trip!
- The start and end point of the hike: Lastekodu 46, Tallinn Bus Station in front of the Cargobus terminal.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
Also check out the Harjumaa lantern hikes!
The private hike includes the use of an oil lantern, the best guide, a LIVE talk about the places to be visited during the entire hike, the use of a hand-held radio station, and a warm Lantern hikes mint tea at a stopover decorated with candles.
The cost of a private hike is €600+km. For large groups (from 30 people), the price is €20+km per participant.
City tours
Lantern hikers have often asked if they could also listen to our exciting stories and discover awesome routes during daylight hours. Of course you can - if you prefer to move in daylight or in the summer heat, you are in the right place! We will leave the lanterns for another time and make an exciting, educational and healthy excursion where, in addition to what is available in the literature, we will also rely on the original material collected during our own research.
In this case, the cost of a private hike is €500+km. For large groups (from 30 people), the price is €16.67+km per participant.
Additional services
Classically, the price of a private hike includes warm mint tea from Lantern Tours or cool wort in the summer. In addition, it is possible to order a salty and sweet pie and a selection of sweets next to the waypoint, for an additional 8€+km per participant. The baked goods are fresh and made by careful bakers in the bakery on the morning of the hike. The amount of extra snacks does not have to be locked immediately with the date of the hike - the amount of extra snacks (number of people) can also be sent after confirming the order of the hike, but no later than 2 days before the hike.
Classically, the price of a private tour includes:
- In the case of a private lantern hiking tour, a candle-decorated stopover with peaceful music
- In the case of a private city tour, a stopover decorated with lanterns with calm music
In addition, it is possible to order fire barrels for a special treat at the intermediate point, to make the stay even cozier! Fire barrels are especially suitable for intermediate stops on Lantern hikes, where it is nice to warm yourself up and chat with fellow hikers on a crisp autumn and winter evening.
Please note that it is not possible to use fire barrels on every hiking route - find out about the possibilities in the information email.
We also rent fire barrels for separate events, both as a full-service rental and as a simple rental. Full service rental includes delivery, lighting, firewood, keeping the fire going and cleanup. In the case of a simple trend, you have to pick up the fire barrels yourself at the Lanternamatkade warehouse and return the barrel to the same place by the agreed time.
It is possible to set up a total of 10 fire barrels if desired.
Classically, the price of a private tour includes:
- In the case of a private lantern hiking tour, a candle-decorated stopover with calm music, warm tea and, if desired, an additional snack.
- In the case of private city tours, a stopover decorated with lanterns with calm music, hot tea / cold morsas and, if desired, an additional snack.
- As an additional service, it is possible to waive the stopover on the hike and do the hike without a stopover. The duration of the hike is shortened by approx. 15-20 minutes and gives a price discount of -50€ on the final bill (includes km).
The cancellation of a stopover does not have to be locked immediately with the date of the hike - the decision to cancel a stopover can also be forwarded after confirmation of the hike order, but no later than 7 days before the hike.
A private tour is a great team event, an opportunity to celebrate a private person's birthday, or just a form of spending time with a group of friends. A private excursion is an excursion on a date, time and route chosen by the subscriber, which is conducted for the subscriber's group or company collective. We also offer special age-adjusted hikes for children. It is also possible to order a hike in both Estonian and English.
There is probably no place about which more stories circulate than a psychiatric hospital. On the Seewald trip, we will go and find out how the former beautiful summer estate became a medical institution. Let's take a look at the historic buildings of Seewald and talk about what is being done or used to be done in these dignified buildings. Since it is no secret that the hospital has been thinking about moving plans for a long time, we will also discuss the future perspectives of this breathtakingly exciting place. In the last part of the trip, however, we will do a popular scientific overview of psychiatry and treatment methods, learning what Seewald really does, both in the present and in the past.
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Paldiski mnt 56, Merimetsa Selver parking lot.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
Nikolai von Glehn can be considered the father of Nõmme. He was a man who dared to think big and was not afraid to be different from the mainstream of the time. Of course, he also had his weaknesses. Although Glehn had studied economics, he was never a successful businessman, nor was he systematic enough to implement a comprehensive vision for the city. That's why so many of his flying ideas only remained on paper, and instead of great respect, the founder of Nõmme was looked at as a freak at the end of the tsarist era. On the hike, we will find out how the founder of the city imagined the future of Nõmme. What of his plans have been realized and what has gone differently. Unlike our other Nõmme hike, a journey introducing visions from the time of the Republic, we visit Nõmme's oldest and most historic places.
- Start and end point of the hike: Turu plats 5, Nõmme ski bridge.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
- Also available in English!
The Old Town of Tallinn is undoubtedly Estonia's biggest tourist attraction and a place where even the locals have visited hundreds of times. On the lantern tour of the Old Town, however, we do not focus so much on the well-known sights, but instead take a tour of the Old Town. We get to know the city wall and the settlements, buildings and green belt that surround the old town. However, we can't quite bypass the old town itself either - we'll detour a bit into the city and check out more and less well-known attractions.
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Uus street 37, in front of Kellerteatr.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 6 km
- Also available in English!
Who among us does not know the beautiful Kadriorg castle and rose garden?! Very good, this time we will leave them in the background and look for nooks and crannies that should not be in Kadrioru at first glance. We will find out if Kadrioru has a dark side, we will talk about the rise, fall and new arrival of the settlement. We will find out how summer life was in the 19th century and what the bathing Germans actually did during their holidays. It's true, however, we'll briefly review the must-see attractions in Kadriorg and solve the mystery that many city dwellers are always puzzled over - why is there a dead-end tramway on Poska street that is never used.
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Mäekalda 2, near the Peter I House Museum.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 6 km
- Also available in English!
Who among us does not know that Pirita has a monastery, but what kind of life is lived there? Who are the people who today have chosen the nun's path of life and why have they done so? We will explore all this! In addition, we hike in the beautiful Pirita wilderness, enjoy beautiful views of the river bends and listen to exciting stories about Pirita's past. But Pirita also has a darker side - we are talking about a huge underground city of the Soviet Army and we remember the terrorist acts of the NKVD in Scheel Manor!
- The start and end point of the hike: Rummu tee 3, in front of the Snack Point food kiosk.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
Many have been to Ülemiste City, and older people still remember the highly secretive Dvigateli factory that was located there during the Soviet era. This time we will take a tour of the former factory based on the memories of the employees. Using unique original material, we bring to light the brighter but also more curious aspects of former factory life. We will find out what was specifically done in which building and what mood prevailed among the workers. The hike is a real treat for all industrial history enthusiasts!
- Starting and ending point of the hike: Kevise 1a, Ülemiste City park.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
- Also available in English!
Oh, the wonderful Noblessner Quarter - who among us doesn't know that! But do you also know that it was originally a Suisa submarine factory. Very well, but what about Volta, the giant of the electrical industry at the same time, and the former Franz Krull Masinatehas, which only recently completed the metal works? It is the stories of these three factories that we will focus on on this trip. But not only that, we also look around the far side of Kalamaja and look for the last undeveloped corners of this settlement. PS! In our stories, in addition to well-known history, we also rely on original material - the memories of long-term employees!
- The starting and ending point of the hike: Pietri 10, in front of the PROTO discovery factory.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
- Also available in English!
Even 100 years ago, a river flowed through the center of Tallinn, which at one time fed several water mills and the defensive ditch of the Tallinn city wall. Today, however, it flows underground in pipes. On the hike, we walk along the former river bed and also talk about all the settlements and stories that the banks of this river have seen. What's more, we will pass through the former Tallinn red light district - yes, there has been such an area in Tallinn as well. Where and what kind of sinful life was lived there - we will find out on the trip!
- The start and end point of the hike: Lastekodu 46, Tallinn Bus Station in front of the Cargobus terminal.
- Duration and length of the hike: ~ 2.5 hours / 7 km
Also check out the Harjumaa lantern hikes!
The private hike includes the use of an oil lantern, the best guide, a LIVE talk about the places to be visited during the entire hike, the use of a hand-held radio station, and a warm Lantern hikes mint tea at a stopover decorated with candles.
The cost of a private hike is €600+km. For large groups (from 30 people), the price is €20+km per participant.
City tours
Lantern hikers have often asked if they could also listen to our exciting stories and discover awesome routes during daylight hours. Of course you can - if you prefer to move in daylight or in the summer heat, you are in the right place! We will leave the lanterns for another time and make an exciting, educational and healthy excursion where, in addition to what is available in the literature, we will also rely on the original material collected during our own research.
In this case, the cost of a private hike is €500+km. For large groups (from 30 people), the price is €16.67+km per participant.
Additional services
Classically, the price of a private hike includes warm mint tea from Lantern Tours or cool wort in the summer. In addition, it is possible to order a salty and sweet pie and a selection of sweets next to the waypoint, for an additional 8€+km per participant. The baked goods are fresh and made by careful bakers in the bakery on the morning of the hike. The amount of extra snacks does not have to be locked immediately with the date of the hike - the amount of extra snacks (number of people) can also be sent after confirming the order of the hike, but no later than 2 days before the hike.
Classically, the price of a private tour includes:
- In the case of a private lantern hiking tour, a candle-decorated stopover with peaceful music
- In the case of a private city tour, a stopover decorated with lanterns with calm music
In addition, it is possible to order fire barrels for a special treat at the intermediate point, to make the stay even cozier! Fire barrels are especially suitable for intermediate stops on Lantern hikes, where it is nice to warm yourself up and chat with fellow hikers on a crisp autumn and winter evening.
Please note that it is not possible to use fire barrels on every hiking route - find out about the possibilities in the information email.
We also rent fire barrels for separate events, both as a full-service rental and as a simple rental. Full service rental includes delivery, lighting, firewood, keeping the fire going and cleanup. In the case of a simple trend, you have to pick up the fire barrels yourself at the Lanternamatkade warehouse and return the barrel to the same place by the agreed time.
It is possible to set up a total of 10 fire barrels if desired.
Classically, the price of a private tour includes:
- In the case of a private lantern hiking tour, a candle-decorated stopover with calm music, warm tea and, if desired, an additional snack.
- In the case of private city tours, a stopover decorated with lanterns with calm music, hot tea / cold morsas and, if desired, an additional snack.
- As an additional service, it is possible to waive the stopover on the hike and do the hike without a stopover. The duration of the hike is shortened by approx. 15-20 minutes and gives a price discount of -50€ on the final bill (includes km).
The cancellation of a stopover does not have to be locked immediately with the date of the hike - the decision to cancel a stopover can also be forwarded after confirmation of the hike order, but no later than 7 days before the hike.
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