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Helsinki Essentials Walking Tour: Sights, History and Culture

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Helsinki, Finland
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

It can be tough to discover a new city and country. Get oriented in both Helsinki and Finland on this guided walking tour that hits the city highlights as well as introducing the local culture and mindset. Learn how Russia and Sweden shaped Old Helsinki, stroll key locations like Market Square and Helsinki Senate Square, and see cathedrals, parks, the presidential palace, and more.
  • Learn about Finnish traditions, from food and drink to saunas
  • See the city from ground level on a leisurely walking tour
  • Enjoy historic and modern architecture alike
  • Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insights from your guide

What's Included

  • Live professional guide
  • Foods and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Hallituskatu 9, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

    MIddle of the Senate Square, Statue of Alexander II

End point

  • Helsinki Central Library Oodi
    Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

    Helsinki Central library is our ending point. It is right next to the Main Train Station

Operating hours
.10:15 am

Itinerary

1

Senate Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Helsinki Cathedral

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Ritarihuone (Casa della Nobilta)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Uspenski Cathedral

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

President's Palace (Presidentinlinna)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Allas Pool

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

7

Kauppatori

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Havis Amanda

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Esplanadi Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10

Fazer Rooster

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11

Kamp Galleria

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12

Helsinki Central Railway Station

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13

Central Library Oodi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please were proper shoes as we will walk around 3,5 kilometers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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