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Discover Helsinki with a local guide and PhD researcher in Sociology on a 3-hour small-group walking tour. Explore the city's architecture, history, culture, and society while discovering both well-known landmarks and lesser-known places.
This is more than a tour of buildings from the outside. Where possible, you will also step inside selected buildings to see their interiors and learn more about their architecture and history. Along the way, discover how Helsinki's buildings and streets reflect Finnish history, culture, and everyday life.
The small-group format makes the experience more personal and relaxed, with more opportunities to ask questions and discuss the places you visit. Whether you are interested in architecture, history, culture, or Finnish society, this tour offers a different way to get to know Helsinki and understand the city beyond its most familiar sights.
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.
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!
20 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 -
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The decorations, ornaments, decorative paintings and stone sculptures, as well as the original furniture, were designed by architect Valter Jung.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Esplanadi Park
Esplanade is the main boulevard of Helsinki, the heart of city life the whole year around!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa)
Explore and get inspired by literature, culture, and the architecture and design of Alvar Aalto.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Rautatalo has been seen as a milestone in Finnish architecture. The Rautatalo building is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission ticket free -
6Helsinki Central Railway Station
The central train station of Helsinki is a beautiful landmark in the city center guarded by four massive statues.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Finnish National Theater (Suomen Kansallisteatteri) (Pass by)
The Finnish National Theatre, founded in 1872, is the oldest Finnish-language professional theatre in the country.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Ateneum is Finland's best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art. The images held by the Ateneum are ingrained in the collective memory of the Finnish people: the beloved works in our collections date from the period from the 19th century to the modern age.
Admission ticket free -
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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 -
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 -
Finlandia Hall (Pass by)
Experience Finlandia Hall, Aalto's legendary creation, its unique architecture and design.
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 -
8Central 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 -
9Amos Rex
Amos Rex is a contemporary art museum located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Opened in 2018, it is known for its innovative and immersive exhibitions that blend art, technology, and architecture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10Kamppi Chapel of Silence
We will experience a moment of peace regardless of religious beliefs, with the chapel welcoming all individuals seeking solace and spiritual connection. The Kamppi Chapel is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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