Helsinki Walking Tour - Small Group

Join this small-group walking tour to explore Helsinki, the capital of the country that consumes most coffee, has a world-famous education model and crazy popular karaoke scene.

I will be happy to answer your questions about our way of life and cultural habits. I was born and raised here, and I want you to get a real feeling of Helsinki, not just the touristic one. You'll learn about Finland's politics, past and present. We'll also discuss the Finnish language, is it really that difficult to learn? On Market Square, we'll talk about Finnish gastronomy and see the largest Orthodox Cathedral in Northern Europe. By the end, we'll see the award-winning library Oodi.

You'll get to feel the unique Helsinki state of mind and get a clear idea of our quite peculiar culture. Why is a sauna so important for us? What is the "Unicorn Block" of Helsinki? Why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki?

Let's discover how unique Helsinki really is!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

The most important square of the city, and probably all Finland. 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 we'll learn about Helsinki's past, how did we develop from a tiny fisherman town into a bustling capital of Finland-

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29, Helsinki Finland

Helsinki's main sight, the unique Helsinki Cathedral, which inaugurated in 1852. The Cathedral stands on the main square of Helsinki, the Senate Square.

Duration: 5 minutes

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

The Bank of Finland, a building from 1883 right behind the Helsinki Cathedral. Here we will learn about a famous Finnish Journalist & Philosophist of the 19th century, J.V Snellman. We'll discuss about his role on the development of the Finnish language, and we'll also shortly comment about Finland's position on the WWII.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Saatytalo, Snellmaninkatu 9-11, Helsinki 00170 Finland

The House of the Estate is a stunning neo-renessaince building, that used to function as a political center of Finland during the 19th century. Here we'll learn about the politics in Finland, past and present.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland

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

Stop At: Kauppatori, Helsinki 00170 Finland

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 we'll also see the President's Palace, the Helsinki City Hall and a sauna-spa complex Allas Sea Pool. I will give you insights of this Finns favorite cultural habit, sauna & ice-swimming.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Picturesque Parisian style park in the heart of Helsinki. We'll pass by it on our way towards Helsinki's Railway Station.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Helsinki Central Railway Station, Kaivokatu 1, Helsinki 00100 Finland

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

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

The building most Helsinkians are very proud of. Our award-winning central library Oodi. This is where the tour will end, and you'll get to visit the library afterwards on your own. Next to the library you're also abre to see the Parliament building, the Music Centre and the Kiasma museum

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"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 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Senate Square, 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

• Native guide's service

Not Included

• Snacks

Facilities