The tourist map ends here. The real flavors begin.

Join us for a tasty journey through small bakeries, great passion, and the secret corners where the locals actually go. The most authentic food tours in Tartu.

our food tours

The experience

You've seen the sights, but have you tasted the local life?

Ever wondered where the locals get their morning coffee in Supilinn?

We’ll show you the hidden spots that don't show up on a standard tourist map.

Three young women smiling and sharing a laugh at a table during an outdoor event, with food and drinks.

Why walk with us?

  • Hidden gems: we go off the beaten track to historic Toomemägi and bohemian Supilinn.

  • Small bakeries, big hearts: this is not a regular food tour, we visit only independent, owner-run family businesses—places with real heart and soul, no corporate chains here.

  • Authentic flavors: taste the best artisanal pastries and drinks that locals love.

  • Real stories: hear the tales behind the storefronts and the people who bake with passion.

Join the delicious journey

Tour highlights

  • Two decorative meringue desserts topped with mixed berries, served on a black plate.

    4 Curated Tasting Spots

    A guided journey to Tartu’s best independent bakeries, hidden cafes, and a historic wine bar. At each location, you’ll enjoy a signature treat—from warm sourdough pastries to unique local delicacies.

  • A man in a black blazer and dark t-shirt is sitting at a wooden counter, holding a glass of red wine close to his nose and smelling it.

    Coffee, Craft Drinks & Wine

    Beyond the food, your tour includes hand-picked beverage pairings: from professional barista-made coffee to local craft drinks, finishing with a glass of wine at Aega on cafe-winebar in a historic 100-year-old building.

  • People walking and biking along a shaded tree-lined dirt path in a park

    A Scenic 3-Hour Cultural Walk

    We cover approximately 3-4 kilometers at a leisurely pace. You'll explore the academic history of Toomemägi (Cathedral Hill) and the legendary wooden architecture of Supilinn (Soup Town).

  • A historic brick castle or fortress during twilight, illuminated by exterior lights, with trees and a small glass structure in the foreground.

    Stories of Old & New Tartu


    Learn the history of the streets we pass. Your guide will share tales of Tartu’s bohemian past, the legends of the Cathedral ruins, and how this unique neighborhood became the heart of the city's creative soul.

A man and woman in a cafe, engaging in conversation, with the woman holding a glass of wine. The cafe has a menu on the wall and modern pendant lighting.

Who we are

We aren't just guides; we are locals in Tartu who are obsessed with a good cup of coffee and the perfect crust. We are also running a local cafe-winebar-clothing outlet ”aega on” (meaning: we’ve got time) which will serve as the starting and endpoint of our tours at Jakobi 17, Tartu.

Join us in this food tour to discover your new favorite spots in town!