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Free Walking Tour in Helsinki: Discover Finnish culture, history and lifestyle
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202 Ratings
Helsinki
Join our free walking tour in Helsinki and discover the fascinating Finnish culture, history, and lifestyle. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the best education system, and uncover hidden secrets. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Senate Square - Senate square is home to the oldest and most iconic buildings of the city, ibcluding Helsinki cathedral, university of Helsinki, statue of Alexander II, and the senate building.
What's Included
- Guided tour by a professional authorized Helsinki Guide
What's Not Included
- Tip to the tour guide
- Entry fees
- Foods, Snacks, Water
Additional Information
‘Tervetuloa Helsinkiin’ - that’s how we say Welcome to Helsinki!
- Did you know that in Finland, saunas outnumber cars?
- Were you aware that the world's highest selling mobile phone was produced in Finland?
If you answered No to any of these questions, then I strongly suggest booking this tour to get an insight into Finnish culture, history and lifestyle from a first-hand perspective!
Join us for this fun-filled tour where we explore the top spots in Helsinki including:
- The emblematic Helsinki cathedral and Senate Square
- The University of Helsinki; learn why Finland boasts of the best education system
- The central railway station, one of the world's most stunning
- The central library crowned as the best public library globally since 2019!
- The Market Square, a foodie’s delight - want to know what the Finns love to eat and drink?
- The historic buildings in the Design District,
And so much more…
Looking forward to your company on the tour!- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Location
Senate Square
Meet the guide at Senate square, next to the statue of Alexander ii. The guide holds a red sign that reads "Helsinki Walking Tour". Please arrive to the meeting point 5-10 min. earlier for check-in as we begin the tours on time, and the guide can´t answer calls or messages when the tour begins.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(202 Ratings)
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Oliviamw146sl
Jun 22, 2024
great experience! - it was such a wonderful tour. Matti was an excellent guide and kept us engaged the entire time. I'd definitely recommend this to others for their first time in Helsinki. 10/10!
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Elenita_b
Jun 21, 2024
Helsinki Walking Tour - Excellent tour. Matti was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed his information on Finnish history. Liked walking through the market.
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Barbara_s
Jun 21, 2024
Very complete tour - A very knowledgeable guide, who walked us through all of the main attractions in Helsinki. You could tell that he loved his job! A very informative walk.
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Christopher_w
Jun 19, 2024
Awesomeness - Great guide- learned a lot from him! Very knowledgeable about the history. Enjoyed the walk and seeing everything!
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Curryspice
Jun 18, 2024
Interesting and entertaining tour that gives a real flavour of Helsinki, past and present - What a fascinating city Helsinki is, and our guide really brought it to life. Of course, he talked about the history and the buildings, but the best parts were when he talked about Finnish life, culture, and language—he really brought the city to life.
The guide had lots of suggestions of where to go after the tour, what to do, and where to eat. And, most importantly, where to sauna!
Highly recommended.
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James_m
Jun 18, 2024
Wonderful Helsinki - We were impressed by our guide’s depth of knowledge. We appreciated his historical knowledge and the opportunity to tour senate square and the wonderful Helsinki library!
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Samantha
Jun 17, 2024
Wonderful - The tour was wonderful and the guide funny and very knowledgeable. It was a great mix of history and culture. Would highly recommend.
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Ameliaj_e
Jun 17, 2024
Great Overview - Such an entergetic and great guide. Really enjoyed the our immensely as we learned so much about Helsinki and Findland
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K9stork
Jun 15, 2024
Great tour, well paced fun and informative - Wonderful overview of the history and city. Great tour guide. Glad there was a microphone so we could hear. Appreciated the viewpoint of a native. Loved the library. Would have liked to know more about the economy, the green man in the plaza, other details of Helsinki.
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Philipp
Jun 11, 2024
Really Finntastic - A good tour even for demanding teenagers. A very friendly guide with entertaining explanations and the right mix of walking and explaining.
The weather was not at all great and we were led to dry places - thank you.
The guide uses a small portable speaker outdoors so everyone can understand him well!
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