Helsinki Walking Tour - Small Group
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About the Activity
Would you like to explore Helsinki like a local? Keep on reading! Forget those crowded and impersonal touristy tours and join this walking tour to experience Helsinki in a fun and informative way. All the tours are be led by me, Jonna, a local helsinkian and the founder of Rento Helsinki Tours. You’ll get to explore Helsinki’s sights at an easy-going pace and learn about the country’s history, culture, and society. You’ll get to ask all of your questions, and as the group size is limited to 8, you’ll get more interaction with your guide. You’ll hear stories that only a person born and raised in Finland would know about. After the tour, you’ll know why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki? Is Finland really the happiest country in the world? When do Finns gather in the market square to swim in a fountain? What’s the “unicorn block”? Is Finnish that difficult to learn? Join this tour to get a real idea of Helsinki, instead of the touristic one!2 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Native guide's service
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
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Locations in the itinerary
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Senate Square
Aleksanterinkatu, , Helsinki, Finland, 00170The most important square of the city and the postcard view of Helsinki. Here we'll see the Helsinki Cathedral, the old Senate, the University of Helsinki, the National Library and the Statue of Alexander the II. On the Senate Square you'll learn about Helsinki's past, how did the city develop from a tiny fisherman town into a bustling capital of Finland? 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Helsinki Cathedral
Unioninkatu 29, , Helsinki, Finland, 00170Helsinki's main sight, the mighty Helsinki Cathedral, inaugurated in 1852. Join this tour and you'll learn anecdotes about this famous building. The architect of Helsinki Cathedral actually hated Helsinki, what's the deal with that?What's the major religion of Finland? When do Finns gather to do picnics at the staircase in front of the cathedral? 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
The Bank of Finland, a building from 1883 right behind the Helsinki Cathedral. Here you'll meet te statue J.V Snellman, a 19th century poet and philosopher who influenced heavily to the nationalistic movement of pre-independent Finland.
You'll also learn, why is there big bullet holes in Snellman's statue? 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Saatytalo
Snellmaninkatu 9-11, Helsinki, Finland, 00170The House of the Estate is a stunning neo-renassaince building, were the different estates of 19th century Finland gathered to discuss politics. On this stop, you'll learn about Finland's political system. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationUspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)(Pass By)
Pormestarinrinne 1, Helsinki, Finland, 00160The largest Orthodox Cathedral of North-Western Europe. Why is is located in a Lutheran country though? View Location5
This stop is dedicated to talk about SAUNA. Finns favorite past time, and that one thing that all the Finns share love towards. You'll learn about the importance of saunas in our every day life, and also you'll learn what is the sauna etiquette.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Kauppatori
Helsinki, Finland, 00170The famous Helsinki Market Square. Loved among tourists and locals. We'll pass through the market, and talk about Finnish Gastronomy. In the market square you'll also see the President's Palace and the Helsinki City Hall. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Esplanadi Park
Pohjoisesplanadi, , Helsinki, Finland, 00130Picturesque Parisian style park in the heart of Helsinki. Here you'll meet the statue that seagulls love the most. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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In the middle of Senate Square, in front of the Alexander II statue. Guide has a black beanie and a blue sign saying "Helsinki Walking Tour".
Please note there might be other tours starting at the square same time. I'll always wear a black beanie and hold the blue sign. View Location
End point
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We'll finish in front of the Central Library of Helsinki, it's a 5-minute walk from the Railway Station and a 15-minute walk from the starting point of the tour. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Helsinki time to receive 100% refund.
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