Vana Lugu: Tartu Old Town Free Tour
Overview
About the tour: Tartu is a small town with just over 100K inhabitants in the south of Estonia. How come Germans, Danes, Muscovites, Swedes, Poles, and Lithuanians were all fighting for this territory? How did a world top-300-ranked university end up here? What was life like for students and townspeople 200, 500, or even 800 years ago? On my tour, you'll hear how Estonia came to be despite all odds, and how Estonians truly stand behind: "Olukord on sitt, kuid see on meie tuleviku väetis".
P.S. As I have small group flexibility, I invite you to share how I can make this tour better for you! Feel free to tell me your wishes before the tour!
P.S.S. Reach out if you'll need help to plan travels or any assistance before the Tour.
This activity includes:
- Arch Bridge
- OldTown Tartu Apartments
- History tour
- A few street art
- 1 Conspiracy Theory from Tartu
- 1 Ghost story
- Recommendations on Tartu, Riga, Helsinki
- Travel recommendations in region
- Chat support before, after tour
Our Guides
On arrival
Our meeting point is near Arch Bridge. I will be waiting for you there with a blue folder near the monuments of a sitting man (Johann Voldemar Jannsen) and a running girl (his daughter - Lydia Koidula).
Things to note
1. If time does not work for you, please write me a message and ask whether it's possible to have a tour at another time. We also have an audio version of our tour available in English.
2. The most emotional thing in Estonia is the weather! Even If weather doesn't look fine, please bring an umbrella or raincoat to save you from rain.
Please come around 5 minutes before the tour starts. Thanks!
3. If you're a curious child keen on Tartu's history, we can only tour if you bring an accompanying adult!
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
