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Terve! Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. On this walking tour, we’ll show you around the city while we share its historical ties to Sweden and Russia and fill you in on Finnish culture.
Our walk begins in the shadows of Helsinki Cathedral in Senate square, the city’s political, religious, scientific, and commercial center.
Along the way, you can look forward to:
• Decoding the symbolism hidden in the Alexander II sculpture
• Taking in the impressive Allas Sea Pool and SkyWheel
• Walking through the most famous park in Finland, Esplanade Park, which is also the green heart of Helsinki
• Hearing stories about the Swedish theatre, Svenska Teatern, and finding out about its current status
• Passing by Stockmann, the oldest department store in Finland
• Strolling down Alexander Street, one of the main shopping streets for locals
This 90-minute tour is perfect for anyone who wants a taste of Finnish history while enjoying a glorious stroll in the heart of Helsinki!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The self-guided tour begins in Senate Square (Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki) just off of Aleksanterinkatu Street in the city center. Start at the corner on Aleksanterinkatu Street with the University of Helsinki, Main Building on your left. You can get there easily by car and tram.
Itinerary
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1Helsinki Cathedral
You can visit inside of the Helsinki Cathedral if it is open for a visit.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Uspenski Cathedral
You can visit inside if it is open for public visit:)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Old Market Hall
In 1888, work on the Old Market Hall, Helsinki's first indoor hall, began near Market Square.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The popular Esplanade Park, also known as "Espa" by locals, is Finland's most famous park and the green heart of Helsinki.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue
Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a Finland-Swedish author, national poet, and priest. His statue was designed and sculpted by his son Walter Runeberg.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)
The Svenska Teatern is the Swedish National Theatre. All of the performances are in Swedish, Finland's second official language;
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The Three Smiths have been interpreted to represent a variety of things, including human labor and interpersonal cooperation.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Carl Ludvig Engel designed the university's Main Building, which was completed in 1832. It faces the Cathedral and the Government's Palace and is located next to Senate Square in Helsinki's neoclassical center.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After you booked the tour, we will send you the detailed instruction to download the app and receive the tour.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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