Rovaniemi: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of "Santa's Hometown"

Duration30m - 45m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

See Santa’s hometown on this affordable self-guided walking tour of Rovaniemi.

• Unwrap the history and culture of this Nordic city and learn about the importance of the river, its wildlife and how the beautiful Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge got its name
• Hear from producer Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer with more than ten VoiceMap tours under his belt
• Do it all in 30 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

What to expect

Rovaniemi
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The tour takes place in Rovaniemi, Santa's homeland. As you walk around the town on this self-guided tour, you'll hear about the history and legends connected to the area.
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The tour takes you down Koskikatu and into Downtown Rovaniemi. You'll hear a bit about the area while you walk.
Lordi's Square
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The tour passes by Lordi's Square. You'll learn a bit about who Lordi is while you walk.
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The tour passes by Hotel Pohjanhovi. You'll hear about the history of the hotel and the area while you walk.
Lumberjack's Candle Bridge
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The tour briefly pauses by the river so you can see the Lumberjack's Candle Bridge before continuing on the tour. You'll hear about the bridge while you walk.
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The tour passes by a section of the Kemijoki River. You'll hear about the river while you walk.
Rovaniemi Church
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The tour ends in front of the Rovaniemi Church. You'll hear about the church before the tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the Rovaniemi Church.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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$6.99 per person

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