About us

Tere tulemast, Welcome!
 
In our travels, we´re often moved by hospitality and warmth of people wherever we go. For us, hosting a private tour is a way of giving back some of the love we´ve received.

Saku Travel was born from our passion for exploring a new city with a private guide: at our own pace, without the need to check our location on the map, avoiding large tourist groups, and stopping at a corner café during the tour – when it feels right.

 

Our aim is to deliver high-quality private tours of Tallinn and its surroundings and focus on your experience. We point out things that you might otherwise not notice. We share personal memories and stories that the guidebooks couldn’t squeeze in. And we allow time for silently absorbing the atmosphere, letting the surroundings speak for themselves…

 
If the tour includes a driving element, you will have a tour guide (Maarja or Li) and a separate driver (Jüri). The duration of the driving portion is given in the itinerary. You will ride in a black Mercedes minivan, climate controlled for your comfort.
 
The easiest way to contact us is by filling in the request form (which you will find on each tour page) or by sending an email to tours@sakutravel.ee
 

 
We look forward to hearing from you!
Maarja Laiapea & Jüri Pokk

Our Team




Jüri
Co-founder, tech guy & driver

I lead our clients through Tallinn and the surrounding areas in my sweet Mercedes. Along with Maarja, I was involved in setting up the company from day one. I'm committed to making your tour the highlight of your visit to Estonia.

I also manage the IT side of our company. This website uses no cookies or similar tracking technologies; none of our articles or images use AI... What's the goal? Browsing this website should be a delightful, authentic experience.


Maarja
Co-founder, tour guide & organizer

I set up Saku Travel – Tallinn Private Tours in 2012. My aim was, and still is, to offer high-quality tours to small private groups, while keeping them authentic (local perspectives & insights) and enriching (up-close, personal experience).

I love the rich culture of Estonia, the fascinating history and Estonians´ physical as well as emotional closeness to nature. I'm eager to share that enthusiasm with you in a relaxed and informative way.



Li
tour guide

A Boutique Style Company

Our focus is on quality not quantity. Great things often come in small packages…

Hotel/ cruise terminal pick up

We’ll collect & return you at the start and end of the tour

Personal Attention

Comfort touring at a pace that suits you. Customized itineraries.



Time Well Spent

A private tour away from large groups. Out-of-the-ordinary experience.

Wealth of local expertise

Plenty of local insight into Tallinn and its surroundings. Recommendations of places of interest.

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