Modern Helsinki Tour: Discover Finnish Culture

Explore Modern Helsinki’s architecture, welfare state, and diverse stories. Join our free walking tour and become part of the city’s vibrant life.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Central Library Oodi - You will start in front of this magnificent library, where the guide will introduce the tour.
  • Kamppi Chapel of Silence - The next stop is in front of the Chapel of Silence. A beautiful place full of modern architecture and traditional tones perfect to learn more about the Finns.
  • **The Old Church Park (Vanha…
What's Included
  • Guided visit and personal assistance before, during, and after the visit
What's Not Included
  • Some of the places we see and explain can be visited, but during the summer they charge some fees.
Additional Information

Modern Helsinki is a fascinating idea that goes well beyond amazing Finnish architecture and Nordic design. Modern Helsinki is a way of life; modern Helsinki is the personal experiences of its minorities, newcomers, locals, and visitors. In this tour, you will hear everything about the origins and functioning of the welfare state and its provisions, the…

Location
Eero Erkon katu 2
Eero Erkon katu
The guide will be waiting for you with a green cap and green umbrella outside the Oodi Library. Look for the sharp south corner that you can see in the front picture of this tour and we will be there!
Cancellation Policy

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

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D
Sep 9, 2024
Modern view on Helsinki - A really interesting & informative tour that covered a lot of ground in a fun way. A good pace and a fresh view on the city of Helsinki. Our guide Ainhoa was excellent.
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Galokc
Aug 28, 2024
Definitely worth attending to get tips on making the most of city visit - Siri was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Gave very good ideas on places to follow up on for the rest of the trip in Helsinki
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486ericak
Aug 21, 2024
Good way to learn more about Helsinki and the Fins - The tour was an excellent way to get to know Helsinki and the Fins. Sufficient time to take a good look, ask questions. Focus on (modern architecture and design but also on some more traditional architecture) . Great guide: Katia
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K6030ewsonia
Aug 14, 2024
Nice tour! - The guide Ainhoa was perfect! Nice tour, and useful infos! We enjoyed a lot as a general view on our first day at Helsinki!
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Cindyve1712
Aug 12, 2024
Tour of modern Helsinki - I found the tour of modern Helsinki very good. Our guide Kieto told us interesting facts about Helsinki and Finnish culture. The other participants were also very pleasant and international. The group wasn't too big either. Thank you so much!
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Dream44966660774
Jun 27, 2024
Great overview of Helsinki - Birte was an excellent guide to give us an overview of the history, culture, architecture, and languages of Finland. She was very knowledgeable, and her English was amazing!
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up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).