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Helsinki Walking Tour: Discover Finnish History
4.9
15 Ratings
Helsinki
Explore Helsinki’s iconic landmarks with a local guide. Discover Senate Square, Market Hall, and more. Uncover Finland’s rich history and culture.
Explore Helsinki’s iconic landmarks with a local guide. Discover Senate Square, Market Hall, and more. Uncover Finland’s rich history and culture.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Senate Square - At Senate Square, visitors can admire the breathtaking neoclassical architecture and the iconic Helsinki Cathedral. Inside, the Finnish National Library and the University of Helsinki reveal the distinctiveness of the Finnish education system, celebrated as one of the finest globally.
- The National Library of Finland - The…
- Senate Square - At Senate Square, visitors can admire the breathtaking neoclassical architecture and the iconic Helsinki Cathedral. Inside, the Finnish National Library and the University of Helsinki reveal the distinctiveness of the Finnish education system, celebrated as one of the finest globally.
- The National Library of Finland - The guide will lead visitors inside this magnificent library, home to thousands of books and archival materials.
- Presidential Palace - Following the visit to Senate Square, the tour proceeds to explore Finland’s symbols of authority, including the Presidential Palace, the Supreme Court, and Helsinki City Hall.
- The Esplanadi Park - After exploring the marketplace, the tour continues to Esplanadi Park, where visitors will enjoy beautiful nature, musical performances, and the rich history that define this cherished green space.
- Helsinki Central Railway Station - The journey moves on to the Helsinki Central Railway Station, where visitors can observe the daily operations of Finnish travel across the country.
- Kansalaistori - The tour then heads to Citizen’s Square to view the Parliament Building and the culturally significant Helsinki Music Centre.
- Central Library Oodi - The tour concludes at the Oodi Library, a modern architectural wonder and cultural hub that serves the community in everyday life.
What's Included
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Exclusive Access
- English-Speaking Guide
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Exclusive Access
- English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Have you ever envisioned an exceptional English tour?
Embark on a more interactive journey through Helsinki with a walking tour designed by a native English-speaking University of Helsinki graduate who is passionate about storytelling and history. This top-notch tour brings Finland’s capital to life.
What sets this tour apart?
- Step inside iconic…
Have you ever envisioned an exceptional English tour?
Embark on a more interactive journey through Helsinki with a walking tour designed by a native English-speaking University of Helsinki graduate who is passionate about storytelling and history. This top-notch tour brings Finland’s capital to life.
What sets this tour apart?
- Step inside iconic landmarks such as the Finnish National Library (Mon–Fri), the award-winning Oodi Library, and the Helsinki City Museum
- Listen to captivating, theatrical tales about 9,000 years of Finnish culture, from ancient times to the Winter and Continuation Wars, and how it has shaped modern Finland
- Discover hidden gems with significant meaning, like the presidential flags, Snellman statue, and actual bomb shrapnel still visible from WWII
- Delight in a sweet stop at the original Fazer Café, where you’ll receive a complimentary chocolate treat and a taste of local tradition
- Cherished by travelers — many guests claim it’s the most memorable and insightful tour they’ve experienced in Helsinki
Location
Leo Mechelin (Sculpture)
Snellmaninkatu
Meet your guide in front of the House of the Estates Säätytalo building. Across the street from the Bank of Finland building. The guide will hold an iPad with a “Tripadvisor/GetYourGuide English Walking Tour” sign. The guide will arrive at 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour for check in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Cloe_r
Apr 8, 2025
Great afternoon - Daniel was a fantastic guide and we had a great afternoon learning about Finland and the Finnish culture and way of life. Would highly recommend.
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David_c
Feb 21, 2025
A great tour of Helsinki with a great guide - A fantastic and interesting tour of Helsinki which was pitched at just the right level by our tour guide Daniel. The tour consisted of a mix of history over the ages, with visits to all of the main state buildings and also includes a visit to the cathedral, museum and a couple of libraries. The tour covers a lot of history from over the centuries with a modern day experience at the end when we visited the new city library.
Daniel is a great guide who is extremely knowledge and has a very infectious enthusiasm for the city which soon rubs off on you.
I visited with my wife and were joined on the tour by one other couple.
We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking of visiting Helsinki.
Daniel is great, very knowledgeable, personable and a genuine nice guy.
Highly recommended!!!
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Sarah_h
Feb 12, 2025
Two hours very well spent! - Excellent Walking Tour – Highly Recommended!
Our walking tour of Helsinki was fantastic! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and architecture, and his passion for Helsinki and Finnish culture truly shone through. Both my 11-year-old daughter and I had plenty of questions, and he answered every single one with patience and enthusiasm. The tour was well-paced, engaging, and full of interesting insights that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. If you’re looking for an informative and enjoyable way to explore Helsinki, I highly recommend this tour!
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Anncvb
Feb 11, 2025
Super tour - Our guide, Dan was a student at the university and from the USA. He was so knowledgeable not only about the sights, but the culture of Finland and it's storied history. We very much enjoyed the tour and came away with a great deal of respect for the Finnish people. Thanks Dan!
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Stephen_s
Jan 27, 2025
Top Tour - Excellent tour of the city showing the sights and giving the history of Finland in general and Helsinki in particular.
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Molly_m
Nov 24, 2024
Wonderful tour of Helsinki!! - This was a great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and informative. We learned a lot about each location we visited. You could tell our tour guide is a history buff. He also shared some great Finnish phrases to use on our travels. The library was amazing. This is a must-do tour!
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Stephanie_h
Nov 20, 2024
Great tour! - Excellent guide, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. I'm so glad I chose this tour - highly recommended.
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Yigit_e
Nov 12, 2024
Knowledgable student guide - The guide was very knowledgable student about the history. I learnt a lot from him. I recommend this tour.
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Gustavo_l
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing walking Helsinki Tour - Amazing walking tour, we loved it and recomen to any one that comes to Helsinki fir first time. Thank you for taking us to a wonderful tour.
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David_m
Mar 25, 2025
Great Intro to Finland - Daniel is good - he is very knowledgable about Helsinki and Finnish culture. We enjoyed our time with him and feel much better about Finland.
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