City tours

All conference participants, guests and accompanying persons are invited to take part in the cultural events organised in conjunction with the conference. It is possible to register and pay for the cultural events at the time of conference registration or at any moment before 29 May 2020. Availability is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Guided tour in Tartu city centre (Sunday, 7 June)

This guided tour takes you on a stroll through the heart of Tartu from Town Hall Square and its surroundings to the historic ensemble of the University of Tartu which carries the European Heritage Label. The tour will peel off various layers in the history of Tartu, giving you a glimpse of the lively medieval Hanseatic town and the Enlightenment-era Classical architecture that today coexists side by side with its post-World War II city planning.

Day: Sunday 7 June
Time: 15:00-16:30 (1.5 hours) (TBC)
Language: English
Registration deadline: 29 May 2020
Please note: Cancellation after 7 May is non-refundable.

Tartu Street Art Tour (Tuesday, 9 June)

Tartu today stands out more and more for its flourishing street art scene and highly promising alternative culture. Wandering through the cozy-looking wooded neighborhood unique in all of Europe, one may encounter more than classical urban art usually offers. A mixture of graffiti, narrative stencil art and decorations fabricated by the locals creates a remarkable environment. The tour will start from the local cultural factory Aparaaditehas (Widget Factory) and take you through the art-filled wooden district of Karlova, stopping for a quick repose at the local bar Barlova. After the tour, you may head back to Aparaaditehas for dinner or drinks in one of the restaurants, hang out in their courtyard or visit the galleries or workshops of resident artists.

The price includes the guided tour. Visit to the bar is not included in the price.

Day: Tuesday, 9 June
Time: 18:00-20:00 (2 hours) (TBC)
Registration deadline: 29 May 2020

Please note: Cancellation after 7 May is non-refundable.