Open Urban Bike Tour in Tartu (in English)

Bicycle tour in Tartu with a landscape architect

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Discover Tartu from a new perspective — in motion, the city becomes dynamic, open, and alive.

This is not a typical guided city tour. We ride through the city and explore how it works: how neighborhoods change, how streets are used, where new architecture and street art emerge, and how all of this connects to nature and history.

The ride lasts 2.5–3 hours.
Distance is approximately 8–12 km.
The pace is relaxed and adjusted to the group.

We make stops to rest and discuss what we see. We talk about Tartu’s urban spaces, for example:

• what makes city good for people,

• where safe bike paths run,

• why tree trunks are left in parks and why the grass is left uncut,

• how the city space will change in the coming years.

We finish near some café, where the conversation about cities can continue.

Route and topics

We ride through several neighborhoods with different atmospheres: That’s the advantage of a bike tour: you see and understand more.

Standard route: Karlova, Supilinn, and the city center — areas with vibrant urban life and diverse history; for contrast, we also pass through the romantic Toomemägi and the more rugged Annelinn.

Bicycles

A bicycle is required for the ride. You can use your own or rent a city’s rental bike for a small additional fee (6 euros/day).

To use a city’s rental bike, you need a smartphone with internet access and the Tartu Smart Bike app with account. The system is simple and convenient to use.

You can also participate with cargo bike and light vehicles: e-scooter, monowheel etc.

Date and time

Wed, 19th of August at 6-9 pm.

Confirmation, changes, or cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the start by any of these ways:

[email protected]
+372 5668 9070
WhatsApp
Telegram

Meeting point

We’ll meet In front of the University of Tartu Library (fountain square): Struve 1, Tartu, Estonia.

Your guide

Aljona Galazan is a landscape architect, lecturer, and organizer of urban events.

“Aljona shows the city through movement. Bicycle tour with her feels like meeting a real urbanist: a relaxed atmosphere, engaging conversations, non-touristic places, and safe movement. We now think and talk much more about cities for people and cycle more often ourselves.”

Read about Aljona here: rattatuurid.ee/author

Languages

This tour is in English. Guide speaks Estonian, English and Russian languages.

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An urban bike tour is a great way to see the city in a new way.

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Additional

Facebook: Linnaruumi Linnaruumi rattatuurid / Urban bicycle tours

Bike tours for organizations: www.rattatuurid.ee

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Cover photo: tour participants in front of a mural by Izak One on Pargi Street, Tartu. (c) Aljona Galazan