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Taking a tour with a resident is an excellent way to become familiar with a new location. In Helsinki, you can join a guided tour led by a PhD student who has much knowledge about the city. Explore both popular and hidden attractions while gaining insights into their cultural and historical significance. With this experience, you'll have the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about Helsinki and its attractions that go beyond what you can discover on your own.
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!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral is the most famous landmark in the town and we will get to enter together and learn a bit about the religious mindset in the country.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3The 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 -
5Esplanadi Park
Esplanade is the main boulevard of Helsinki, the heart of city life the whole year around!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Rautatalo has been seen as a milestone in Finnish architecture. The Rautatalo building is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa)
Explore and get inspired by literature, culture, and the architecture and design of Alvar Aalto.
15 minutes • 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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Helsinki 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 -
10Central 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 -
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 -
11Kamppi 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 -
12Amos 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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 -
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Pass by)
Exploring the contemporary art scene at Kiasma, Finland's premier modern art museum.
Admission ticket free -
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The building was covered in gargoyles and grotesques taken straight from Finnish folklore and legend.
5 minutes • 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 -
Finlandia Hall (Pass by)
Experience Finlandia Hall, Aalto's legendary creation, its unique architecture and design.
Admission ticket free
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.
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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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