Helsinki Walking Tour
From 1550 to the Present Day
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 6 KM
Price: €48 per person
€230 per group
Start: 10:00 am / 2:00 pm
Helsinki, world’s happiest city! And the most functional one. But how can you get an unbiased, expert opinion about the Finnish capital and discover the secrets of this beautiful city? Well, look no further, Helsinki walking tour has got your back. The Finnish capital is one of those cities where it is easy for visitors to miss the important details that make all the difference. With its interesting and fascinating history, development and future plans, there is so much to learn and talk about this pocket-sized metropolis. You can leave the cumbersome guidebook behind and enjoy a personalized city tour led by an expert authorised Helsinki guide.
With Helsinki walking tour you will find answers to the most cunning questions:
Why are Finnish people the happiest people in the world? What is ice-dipping? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Why is there a statue of a Russian Tsar in the middle of the city? How did a Finnish architect influence a generation of American architects? Why do Helsinki people have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the 18th century plague? Why a short bridge in city centre is called “The Long Bridge”?
Typical Itinerary (subject to change according to weather conditions, public holidays, and events / We will stop at the attractions written in bold): Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, National Library of Finland, Tori Quarters, City Museum, City Hall, Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral, Allas Sea Pool, Market Square, Esplanadi Park, Kappeli, Swedish Theatre, Old Church Park, Central Railway Station, National Theatre of Finland, Ateneum, Parliament House, Musiikkitalo, Oodi, Kiasma, Kamppi Chapel, Lasipalatsi, Amos Rex.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Senate Square
The Senate Square and its surroundings form a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture, dating back to early 19th century.
The square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel; the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland.
Kappeli
Kappeli is one of the oldest and most famous venues in Helsinki. Hampus Dahlström designed the original building; opening date was 1867.
Being the meeting place of the famous Finnish artists such as Aho, Järnefelt, Leino, Sibelius and Gallen-Kallela, Kappeli was a place with great examples of fine art on its walls.
Uspenski
With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, The Uspenski Cathedral is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
It was designed by Aleksei M. Gornostajev and consecrated in 1868. It is the largest Orthodox temple in Northern and Western Europe.
Details
Meeting point:
Aleksanterinkatu no 9B, in front of Nanso Clothing Store
Group size:
6 persons (Public tour)
What is included?:
The three-hour walking tour
What is not included?:
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Things to note:
Please be prepared to walk 5-6 km. I recommend joining the tour with comfortable (walking) shoes.
Tours are done all year around, rain or shine; please dress according to the weather. Bring an umbrella or a raincoat in case of rain.
Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Please check terms & conditions for cancellation policy.
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