Helsinki Walking Tour - Small Group

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| Helsinki, Finland

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Native guide's service

Snacks

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Would you like to explore Helsinki like a local? Keep on reading!

Forget those crowded and impersonal touristy tours and join this walking tour to experience Helsinki in a fun and informative way. All the tours are be led by me, Jonna, a local helsinkian and the founder of Rento...

Duration 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 8 people in the group

1
Senate Square
The most important square of the city and the postcard view of Helsinki. Here we'll see the Helsinki Cathedral, the old Senate, the University of Helsinki, the National Library and the Statue of Alexander the II. On the Senate Square you'll learn about Helsinki's past, how did the city develop...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki's main sight, the mighty Helsinki Cathedral, inaugurated in 1852. Join this tour and you'll learn anecdotes about this famous building. The architect of Helsinki Cathedral actually hated Helsinki, what's the deal with that?What's the major religion of Finland? When do Finns gather to do picnics at the staircase in...
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Snellmaninaukio

The Bank of Finland, a building from 1883 right behind the Helsinki Cathedral. Here you'll meet te statue J.V Snellman, a 19th century poet and philosopher who influenced heavily to the nationalistic movement of pre-independent Finland.
You'll also learn, why is there big bullet holes in Snellman's statue?

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Saatytalo

The House of the Estate is a stunning neo-renassaince building, were the different estates of 19th century Finland gathered to discuss politics. On this stop, you'll learn about Finland's political system.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Uspenski Cathedral

The largest Orthodox Cathedral of North-Western Europe. Why is is located in a Lutheran country though?

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Katajanokanlaituri

This stop is dedicated to talk about SAUNA. Finns favorite past time, and that one thing that all the Finns share love towards. You'll learn about the importance of saunas in our every day life, and also you'll learn what is the sauna etiquette.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Kauppatori

The famous Helsinki Market Square. Loved among tourists and locals. We'll pass through the market, and talk about Finnish Gastronomy. In the market square you'll also see the President's Palace and the Helsinki City Hall.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Esplanadi Park

Picturesque Parisian style park in the heart of Helsinki. Here you'll meet the statue that seagulls love the most.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Helsinki Central Railway Station

Helsinki Central Railway Station from 1919, by a famous Finnish architect, Eliel Saarinen. We'll pass by it and comment about the wide and incredible railway network of Finland. On the Railway Square you'll also see our National Gallery, Ateneum and the National Theater of Finland.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Central Library Oodi

The last (and the best) stop of the tour. Oodi Central Library is considered one of the best public libraries of the world, and for me personally, I consider it my second living room. Have you ever seen a library with recording studios, 3-D printers, lunch restaurant, boardgames and sawing...