Tip-based Free Walking Tour Helsinki - RED UMBRELLA TOURS

Join our tip-based Tour of Helsinki - with Red Umbrella Tours!

Explore with us the main city highlights of the happiest country in the world - and learn about our History, Culture, Architecture (old and new), Education, and learn more about us Finns as a nation.

We will give insider tips on where to visit after the tour, along with the best places to eat, so that you can most optimize your stay here.

The few euros that you pay to Viator to book your place on our tour are for their marketing costs, however at the end of the tour you are welcome to leave an OPTIONAL tip in cash or by card directly to the guide - based on your own budget and personal experience of the tour.

We start at the Alexander II Statue, Senate Square, and take around 2 hours in duration. Just look for our Red Umbrellas to find us at the start point!

You are of course welcome to ask questions during the tour.

Choose your preferred Date, Time, and book your place now!

Our guides look forward to meeting you!


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Senate Square, Aleksanterinkatu, Hallituskatu, Helsinki Finland

The statue of Tsar Alexander the 2nd in the center of the Senate Square, marks the start point of the tour. This is the most historical part of Helsinki, and some say the most beautiful - with it's Russian Neoclassic architecture. Here we can see the Helsinki Cathedral, the University of Helsinki, and a great viewpoint of the Senate Square for photos.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29, Helsinki Finland

Following our visit to the Senate Square, our next stop is the White Helsinki Cathedral. Perhaps one of the most impressive buildings in Helsinki, it is also the most visited building. We will allow a little time to visit inside (providing there are no services or weddings), and we will allow time to take photos of this building so you have a souvenir to take home.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The National Library of Finland, Fabianinkatu 35, Helsinki 00170 Finland

National Library of Finland is nestled in the very heart of the Senate Square, and has an impressive interior. This treasure trove of knowledge and culture, houses manuscripts, rare books and exhibitions. We will allow time to visit inside, if the groups aren't too big, and if the library is open (on week days). Otherwise we have photos of the magnificent interior to show you!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Bank of Finland, Snellmaninaukio, 00101 Helsinki, Finland

Our next stop is the Bank of Finland - where all central monetary deposits in Finland are held. From here, we have a connection that links us to World War 2, where we will discuss Finlands relationship with its military neighbours, friends and adversaries - both old and new.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Restaurant Lightvessel Relandersgrund, Pohjoisranta 1, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Our next stop is the magnificent Relandersgrund Boat. This stop is more than just a boat, it has important historic connections to Helsinki's past. Great photo stop with views of Uspenski Cathedral, so get your cameras ready!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Katajanokka, Helsinki, Finland

One of the most beautiful hidden districts of Helsinki, Katajonokka is the home of Art Nouveau buildings, in true Finnish National Romantic style. In fact, here we have the 2nd largest collection of Art Nouveau Buildings in Europe (after Riga in Latvia)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kauppatori, Helsinki 00170 Finland

This Sauna stop has a great view of Kauppatori market stalls, our most central Sauna, and you can also take the boat to Suomenlinna from here. Follow our guides recommendations on places to visit after the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland

Completed in 1868, the grand Uspenski cathedral towers over Helsinki with it's beautiful golden domes, and ornate interior. (subject to opening times) we will visit the cathedral, and take you inside to see what this beautiful architecture has to offer.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Esplanadi Park, Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki 00130 Finland

Our next stop takes us through Esplanadi park - also known as the "living room of Helsinki". This park is at its best in the summer where you will find locals sitting and enjoying the sun, but even outside of summer we can show you some great cafe recommendations, and also give advice on where to see some of the best Finnish Design.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rautatientori 1, Helsinki 00100 Finland

From here will see the Central Railway Station - the place where you can take international trains around Finland, and the very heart of Helsinki. We can also take a stop next to the Ateneum National Art Gallery, which has beautiful Neoclassical Architecture.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Central Library Oodi, Toolonlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki 00100 Finland

Our final and End Point of the tour will show you several buildings, one of which we can go inside. We won't tell you what this building is yet, as it is a surprise! This district houses our Modern Architecture, which started from the early 1990s, through to 2017. The end point of the tour has a very special Library, "Oodi", which is the perfect place to visit immediately after the tour. You will find here a cafe, toilets, and lots of fun things to explore.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY - we never want anyone to miss out on a tour, regardless of your situation. We will always try our best to accommodate you. Feel free to join at the start of the tour 10 minutes early and explain your situation to our guides. We will help you as best as we can!"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Start location: Hallituskatu 7, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Our experienced and knowledgeable guides

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Facilities