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Discover Helsinki on a 3-hour small-group walking tour with a local guide and PhD researcher in Sociology.
Instead of only visiting the main tourist sights, learn about Helsinki through its history, culture, people, and everyday life. Visit well-known places as well as lesser-known spots, and hear the stories behind them.
Where possible, we will also go inside selected buildings and places that you would normally only see from the outside. This gives you a chance to see more of Helsinki and learn how its buildings and public spaces are connected to Finnish history and society.
The small-group format makes the tour more personal and gives you more time to ask questions and talk about the places you visit. This is a good choice if you want to learn about Helsinki not only as a visitor, but also through its culture and society.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is in front of Fazer Cafe Kluuvikatu. The guide will be waiting for you at this point.
This tour ends at Oodi- Helsinki Central Library.
Itinerary
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1Senate Square
Senate Square is the main tourist attraction of the town, where the history of modern Helsinki begins. Here we will find out what are the three beautiful buildings around me!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Helsinki Cathedral (Pass by)
Helsinki Cathedral is the most famous landmark in the town and we will learn a bit about the religious mindset in the country.
Admission ticket free -
2The National Library of Finland
One of the most beautiful buildings in Helsinki - the National Library of Finland is a must see during your stay! The National Library of Finland is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Helsinki City Hall (Kaupungintalo) (Pass by)
A visit to Helsinki's cultural-historic venues.
Admission ticket free -
Helsinki City Museum (Pass by)
visiting the Helsinki City Museum will discover a captivating journey through the city's history, culture, and heritage.
Admission ticket free -
3
visiting the iconic Presidential Palace, a symbol of Finnish democracy and political history, situated on Pohjoisesplanadi Street.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Completed in 1868, The biggest and most know Russian orthodox church in Helsinki.
Admission ticket free -
4
Explore the city's hidden gems and learn about its fascinating history .
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Old Market Hall
The Old Market Hall (Vanha Kauppahalli) in Helsinki is a historic covered market located near the city's South Harbor. Opened in 1889, it is one of the oldest market halls in Finland. Inside, you'll find a variety of stalls selling fresh local produce, Finnish delicacies (like smoked salmon, reindeer meat, and traditional pastries), handicrafts, and souvenirs. The Old Market Hall is closed on Sundays.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Esplanade is the main boulevard of Helsinki, the heart of city life the whole year around!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern) (Pass by)
Exploring the Swedish-speaking community's vibrant art scenes
Admission ticket free -
7Helsinki Central Railway Station
Central train station of Helsinki is a beautiful landmark in the city center guarded by four massive statues
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ateneum Art Museum (Pass by)
Experience the beauty of Finnish art and culture at Ateneum, the country's national gallery.
Admission ticket free -
8
Sanoma House with its glass facade is situated in Finlandia Park, a cultural oasis in the heart of Helsinki, north of the Helsinki railway station, beside the Museum of Contemporary Art-Kiasma, the Central library Oodi and the Music Centre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Pass by)
Exploring the contemporary art scene at Kiasma, Finland's premier modern art museum.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discovering the heart of Finnish democracy at the Parliament House, where important decisions are made and debates take place.
Admission ticket free -
Helsinki Music Centre (Pass by)
This modern architectural masterpiece is home to renowned Finnish orchestras, concerts, and performances that showcase the rich musical heritage of Helsinki.
Admission ticket free -
9Central Library Oodi
Oodi library is the highlight of the tour, where you will need to change the definition of a library you have on mind, because this is different than any libraries you have ever seen, and it is gonna blow your mind!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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