Self-Guided Bike Tour with City Bike in Tartu
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic cycling fitness suitable for beginners and casual riders
Overview
Cycle through Tartu’s iconic landmarks with City Bike’s self-guided audio tour. Covering 20 km and over 40 points of interest, this ride combines cultural discovery with an active outdoor adventure.
Welcome to Tartu
Discover Tartu - European Capital of Culture 2024.
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Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
Explore Tartu at your own pace with a self-guided bicycle audio tour! Covering 20 km in 3 hours, this unique experience features a GPS-triggered storyteller and over 40 points of interest, including the Estonian National Museum and the University of Tartu. Enjoy cultural insights in seven languages as you ride!
Discover Tartu on a bike!
This is self-guided bicycle audio tour.
Distance & duration
20 km (12 miles) - 3 hours easy cycling.
About
Experience Tartu on your own pace with our gps-triggered storyteller. We have set out a route that will introduce you to various exciting places in Tartu. Ride at your own pace and visit the places that interest you the most.
European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 is versatile both in its nature and in its programme. On the one hand, it is a great cultural celebration that draws visitors from Estonia and abroad, and on the other, it is an opportunity to include as many people as possible in laying the groundwork for long-term change in Tartu and Southern Estonia.
Audio guide with 40+ points of interests.
Stories from following sights are included in the audio guide:
- Estonian National Museum
- Spires of Tartu Cathedral
- Upside Down House
- AHHAA Science Centre
- Soup town
- University of Tartu Botanical Garden
- Vanemuine Theatre
- University of Tartu
- three bridges
- more than 5 sculptures
Audio guide in 7 different languages
- English
- German
- Russian
- Latvian
- Finnish
- Swedish
- Estonian
Season
Drivable all year round
What's included
- audio guide app with points of interests in the city
- offline, interactive digital maps and navigation
What's not included
- bicycle rental
- SmartPhone to use the app.
- Earphones to use with your smartphone.
This self-guided audio tour is powered by Navicup!
Adventure Tips
Charge Your Phone Fully
The audio guide relies on your smartphone’s GPS, so ensure your battery is well charged before starting.
Bring Comfortable Earphones
Using quality earphones improves clarity and immersion for the GPS-triggered storytelling experience.
Watch for City Traffic
While mostly on bike-friendly routes, stay alert at intersections and where roads cross busy streets.
Dress for Variable Weather
Tartu weather changes quickly; layer clothing to stay comfortable during your 3-hour ride.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban birds like swans on the Emajõgi River
- Squirrels in the University Botanical Garden
History
Tartu is Estonia’s second-largest city, home to the historic University of Tartu founded in 1632 and now recognized as European Capital of Culture 2024.
Conservation
The city promotes sustainable urban transport, encouraging cycling to reduce traffic emissions and preserve local air quality.
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Adventure Hotspots in Tartu
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Smartphone with GPS
Required for the GPS-triggered audio guide and offline digital maps.
Comfortable bike helmet
Protects your head and is recommended for urban cycling safety.
Earphones
Necessary to clearly hear the audio guide during your ride.
Weather-appropriate layers
Keep comfortable against changing temperatures and weather conditions.
spring,fall,winter specific