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Helsinki Walking Tour at Helsinki Architecture
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Helsinki
Join a PhD-led Helsinki walking tour. Discover hidden gems and popular spots, and delve into the city’s rich cultural and historical tapestry.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Senate Square - Senate Square is the main tourist attraction of the town, where the history of modern Helsinki begins. Here we will find out what are the three beautiful buildings around me!
- Helsinki Cathedral - Helsinki Cathedral is the most famous landmark in the town and we will get to enter together and learn a bit about the religious mindset in the country. Helsinki Cathedral is closed on Sundays, and some Saturdays.
- The National Library of Finland - One of the most beautiful buildings in Helsinki - the National Library of Finland is a must see during your stay!
- Jugendsali - The decorations, ornaments, decorative paintings and stone sculptures, as well as the original furniture, were designed by architect Valter Jung.
- The Esplanadi Park - Esplanade is the main boulevard of Helsinki, the heart of city life the whole year around!
- Rautatalo - Rautatalo has been seen as a milestone in Finnish architecture.
- Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa) - Explore and get inspired by literature, culture, and the architecture and design of Alvar Aalto.
- Fazer Café Sanomatalo - Sanoma House with its glass facade is situated in Finlandia Park, a cultural oasis in the heart of Helsinki, north of the Helsinki railway station, beside the Museum of Contemporary Art-Kiasma, the Central library Oodi and the Music Centre.
- Helsinki Central Railway Station - The central train station of Helsinki is a beautiful landmark in the city center guarded by four massive statues.
- Central Library Oodi - 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!
- Helsinki Music Centre - This modern architectural masterpiece is home to renowned Finnish orchestras, concerts, and performances that showcase the rich musical heritage of Helsinki
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - Exploring the contemporary art scene at Kiasma, Finland’s premier modern art museum.
- Finlandia - Talo - Experience Finlandia Hall, Aalto’s legendary creation, its unique architecture and design.
- Finnish National Theater (Suomen Kansallisteatteri) - The Finnish National Theatre, founded in 1872, is the oldest Finnish-language professional theatre in the country.
- Art Museum Ateneum - The Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art. The images held by the Ateneum are ingrained in the collective memory of the Finnish people: the beloved works in our collections date from the period from the 19th century to the modern age.
- Pohjola Insurance Building - The building was covered in gargoyles and grotesques taken straight from Finnish folklore and legend.
What's Included
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Food and Drink
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Taking a tour with a resident is an excellent way to become familiar with a new location. In Helsinki, you can join a guided tour led by a PhD student who has much knowledge about the city. Explore both popular and hidden attractions while gaining insights into their cultural and historical significance. With this experience, you’ll have the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about Helsinki and its attractions that go beyond what you can discover on your own.
Location
Kluuvikatu
The meeting point is in front of Fazer Cafe Kluuvikatu. The guide will be waiting for you at this point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Peggy_d
Sep 5, 2024
Helsinki Architectural Walking Tour - The Helsinki Library...my favorite
We enjoyed walking around the city and learning about the various architectural styles.
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