Cruises on Lake Peipsi with the Mesi Tare pleasure boat

A kicksledding trip through Taevaskoja in South Estonia will take you to a true winter wonderland! The trip runs along the ancient valley of the Ahja River, past the Taevaskoja sandstone outcrops, through enchanting snowy forests, and past the beautiful, crisp Ahja River. The tour guide will tell exciting stories about nature and Taevaskoda and offer hot tea to warm you up. Parents and children are also welcome on the trip; the littlest ones can ride on the seats in front of the sleds. The trip is suitable for solo adventurers, families, and larger groups. Come and enjoy the Estonian winter on kicksleds!

Enjoy rural romance, wide-open spaces, and Estonian wines at the Järiste Wine Farm in Tartu County! We will guide you around the vineyards, discuss Nordic viticulture, and visit the wine kitchen. The tasting will take place on our pleasant terrace, decorated with 26-year-old vines, and will include an Estonian cheese selection. You will have the opportunity to taste five delicious products from Järiste Winery, all made with great care and love on the premises. We offer pizza and wine packages for groups.

Karilatsi Open Air Museum is a unique open air museum in Southern Estonia which provides an overview of the life of Vana-Võromaa County about 100 years ago.On the 5-hectare territory of the museum, you can experience moments from the school life and farm work of that time and get to know everyday simple tools. Workshops and lessons on traditions and customs: smoke sauna customs, Võromaa wedding customs, celebrations, folk calendar year, and many other experience programmes (e.g. court session in Võru language, old school lesson). You can see a school, a court, and an almshouse with their smaller buildings, a granary, a barn-dwelling, a cottar farm, and a Dutch windmill. Agricultural machinery and vehicles are also on display. Ticket sales to the museum end one hour before closing.

The Pilgrim House introduces visitors to everything related to medieval pilgrims and pilgrimages. Here you can get acquainted with various medieval holy places and pilgrimage destinations. One of them, the most famous in Northern Europe, was located right here in the Holy Cross Chapel of the Vastseliina Bishopric! Thanks to the interactive exhibit, visitors can experience firsthand what a medieval pilgrim felt, what he feared, and what he loved. You can play medieval board games, and with prior arrangements, we offer various experience packages, including period and themed meals prepared in the Pilgrim House oven to fill your stomach!

Tartu is one of Estonia's most important literary cities! Have you ever wondered which streets and places have inspired writers and where famous stories were born? On this literary walk, you will discover Tartu through literature and stories. You will visit places associated with various authors and their work, and learn more about the city's rich literary history. The walk takes you through Tartu's Old Town to Aparaaditehas, where you meet familiar characters and authors. The guide tells stories of writers who have lived, studied, or found inspiration here. Real places and literary stories intertwine, revealing the city from a completely new angle. This tour is suitable for everyone who wants to view Tartu through a literary lens. Babelhouse's guided tours are flexible and tailored according to the group's wishes and time constraints.

Come and experience an adventure at the Agirregoikoa Kennel with Nordic sled dogs! A kennel visit lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours, during which you can enjoy a 1.5 km long sled ride. After the ride, you can walk with the dogs and pet and cuddle them. Choose your favorite dog, take selfies, capture a memorable moment with a large group photo, and enjoy hot tea or coffee. We warm up and share stories about the dog breed and history. Sled dogs are therapy for children. We do sled rides with snow and cart rides without snow. Only kennel visits are offered during the summer period.

During this Babelhouse tour, you will discover the beautiful Võrumaa region in South Estonia and the city of Võru. As part of the tour, we will visit Võru's central square, explore historical churches and other architectural monuments, and enjoy the city's popular cafés and eateries. We will try local delicacies at the Võru market, where you can also purchase handmade souvenirs. During the Babelhouse tour, we will explore Tamula Lake's promenade and visit the Kreutzwald Museum. Afterwards, the guide will take you to places in Võromaa such as Hinni Canyon, the Pähni Forest megaphones, and Metsavenna farm and dairy. Transport from Tartu and back is included in the tour price. Babelhouse guided tours are flexible and tailored according to the group's preferences and time constraints. Võru and Võromaa are perfect for culture enthusiasts, foreign visitors, pre- and post-conference programs, and groups of friends who want to enjoy South Estonia together. Book a trip and spend a wonderful day in Võru and Võromaa!

Who are the Russian Old Believers? How and when did they arrive in Estonia? Why did they settle in the Peipsi region, and what are their customs? Why have they grown onions this way for centuries? The Old Believers Museum in Kolkja is located on the Onion Route and tells visitors the story of the Peipsi Region's Russian Old Believers. The exhibition is in Estonian, English, and Russian and includes virtual reality, where you can experience the Old Believer prayer. We also offer hour-long guided tours in Estonian and Russian. There is an observation tower overlooking Lake Peipsi at the museum! Come and discover the world of the Old Believers in Kolkja!