Private tour in Tallinn Erik A
up to 10 people
2 hours 30 minutes
Walking
1
Erik A.
Hello! I have lived in Tallinn my entire life and love its rich as well as complex history,...
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On this private walking tour within Tallinn's Old Town, we will embark on a journey into the hidden past of this centuries old city. We will shine light on old murders and seek out haunted locations, explain how Estonians used to perceive the world around them - both mundane and mystical - and what they would do to protect themselves, as well as maintain relations with the dead and bring luck into their homes. I love mythology, mysticism and the unknown. Our (Estonian) old culture and folklore are filled with tales of mythical creatures; teachings of how to build a "Kratt" or keep the Devil away; how to find love or pacify the dead. Tallinn was once an an extremely multicultural city with large German, Scandinavian and Slavic communities in addition to the local Estonians (who are of Finnic origin). This only served to enrich the view of the mystical world and produce a truly unique blend of myths, superstition and more. If you believe in ghosts, bring a friend. Payment includes 3 drops of blood. . .
We will start from an agreed upon location inside the Old Town, which is easy for you to reach/find. The exact route will vary depending on where we start, but will include the following: - The Ghostly Priest on the Town Hall Square - The Mermaid in the Well - The Redheaded Ghost of Toompea - The tale of Skinsalesman Pontus - How to get rid of bad spirits? - How to defend your home against ghosts? - What was a Kratt and why did Estonians build them? - and much more During the tour we will also be passing many of the main sights in Tallinn's Old Town, such as: - Town Hall Square - The Parliament and Toompea hill - St Nicholas Church - The Town Hall Pharmacy (closed on Sundays and after 6p. m. ) - The Great Guild Hall - and many more Please note this tour can be customised. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me
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This is a walking tour
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: We will meet in the Old Town. The exact location we will discuss and agree upon before the tour date.
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
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