Private Tour

Urban Bicycle Tour in Tartu

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Tartu from a fresh perspective — on a bicycle, guided by a landscape architect!

This urban cycling tour offers a dynamic and inspiring way to explore the city. We'll ride at a comfortable pace, taking in picturesque streets, hidden gems, and thought-provoking urban spaces. The route includes modern architecture, vibrant street art, green areas, and glimpses into the past, present, and future of Tartu.

The tour lasts 2.5–3 hours with relaxed pauses, covering about 8–10 kilometers in total.

Bicycles required: You can bring your own or rent a public bike (2 or 5 euros). All you need is a smartphone with mobile internet and the Tartu Smart Bike app.

Take time to experience the city, learn something new, and enjoy great company.

Just pick a day and message me to agree on the time!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is an additional fee for public bike usage. Please create an account and download the Tartu Smart Bike app before the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We'll meet at the front door of the University of Tartu Library. The guide will introduce how to use the public bikes and go over riding safety guidelines. NB: Please arrive about 10 minutes early if you've never used the city's public bikes before.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Vaksali is a cozy, low-rise neighborhood between the city center and the railway. We’ll see the renovated railway station and square, the Vaksali bridge and tunnels (one of the most Instagrammed spots in Tartu), and a few award-winning public spaces.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Guidelines for using the public bike share and tips for safely navigating the city.

The fee for using the public bikes (5 euros for a day ticket). Please see the guidelines beforehand at: https://ratas.tartu.ee. Note: A smartphone with mobile internet is required. 1 phone = 1 bike.

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