A Finntastic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

4.9 (926 reviews) Helsinki, Finland
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Duration2h 15m
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Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Join our Finntastic walking tour to learn about the Finnish culture, food, history, and way of life in a fun and also informative way!

Please go through the itinerary, duration, notes before booking.

Notes:

1- Tour duration is 2-2,5 hours, please only book if you can stay until the end.

2- NOT SUITABLE for: baby strollers, wheelchair, those with difficulties in walking and hearing (You must have ability to take steps and walk 4km). We can’t slow down the tour for individual participants.

3- Pets are not allowed

4- Please register a valid phone number with WhatsApp

5- Group size: 5-30 people, and the guide has a voice amplifier

6- We run the tour shine or rain, please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

7- We don´t accept refund requests due to no-show (any reasons such as rain, snow, wind, flight/cruise/ferry cancellation or delay, going to a wrong meeting point)

What's included

  • Professional authorised Helsinki Guide
  • Liability Insurance
  • Tip to the guide (recommended)
  • Entry fees
  • Foods, Snacks, Water
  • Insurance

What to expect

  1. Senate Square
    20m
    Senate square (Senaatintori in Finnish) is our meeting point, and it is probably the main tourist attraction, where the history of modern Helsinki begins. Here we will discover the three beautiful buildings around us!
  2. Helsinki Cathedral
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Helsinki Cathedral or the White cathedral is the most famous landmark in the city that you have probably seen pictures of. If the church is open, we can go inside and learn about the religious mindset in Finland. If we are lucky, we can also enjoy some music inside the church! (we don’t go inside the church in the summers because of its 10€ entry fee. It´s closed on Sundays, most Saturdays, and in public holidays)
  3. Kauppatori
    15m
    "Torille" is a famous Finnish phrase, which means "to the market" ! Let´s visit the market square to find out what that means! What Finns usually eat or drink, and what can you buy from Helsinki to take home with you?
  4. Allas Pool
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will give you a complete guide to a Finnish sauna and give you some recommendations on the best saunas in the town. Let’s learn why Finns are so crazy about sauna?! Allas sauna is located right next to the Gulf of Finland, so here we’ll also get a nice sea view and talk about Suomenlinna fortree island and how you can visit it after the tour. That is highly recommended place to visit as it is a UNESCO heritage site.
  5. Uspenski Cathedral
    Pass by
    Why do we need two Cathedrals in Helsinki? This one looks different than Helsinki Cathedral, let us find out the reason! We will visit this beautiful cathedral from distance, when we visit the market square.
  6. Havis Amanda
    10m
    Probably the most famous and the most iconic statue in Helsinki!
  7. Esplanadi Park
    15m
    Locally known as Helsinki’s champs de elysee, is home to Kappeli restaurant and Espa music stage. In the middle, stands Runeberg's statue, the national poet of Finland. Here, we will also learn some fun facts about Finland.
  8. 5m
    The first cafe bar in Helsinki, and probably the reason why Finns are so much in love with coffee and coffee break!
  9. 10m
    Aleksi is of the main streets in the city center with many beautiful art deco buildings, each of which has a lot of amazing stories to tell about the Finnish culture!
  10. Helsinki Central Railway Station
    10m
    Central train station of Helsinki is a beautiful landmark in the city center guarded by four massive statues who have many stories to tell us! We will also pass by two other beautiful buildings: Finland’s national theater and Ateneum museum (Finland’s national gallary).
  11. 10m
    This is the modern district of the town, surrounded by beautiful post modern buildings, so you will realize why Helsinki was chosen in 2012 as the world’s capital city of design!
  12. Central Library Oodi
    15m
    Oodi library is the highlight of the tour, where you will need to change the definition of a library you have on mind, because this is different than any libraries you have ever seen, and it is gonna blow your mind!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for a blue and white umbrella at Senate Square (or Senaatintori in Finnish). The guide also holds a blue sign that reads "Finntastic Walking Tour".

In these dates, 23.09 - 27.09 (international market) 27.11-22.12 (Christmas market) the guides will be standing right next to the big stairway

End point

The tour ends at Oodi central library, next to the central train station, within 15 minutes walking distance from Senate square.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for people with walking difficulties
  • Not suitable for people with hearing difficulties
  • For the sake of other members, please do not come to the tour if you are sick

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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