Helsinki Architecture Tour: Explore Architectural Wonders with a City Planner

Discover the architectural wonders of Helsinki on a guided tour with a city planner. Explore neoclassical, Art Nouveau, modernist, and contemporary styles in a compact city center.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Senate Square - .
  • Helsinki Cathedral - .
  • The National Library of Finland - .
  • Jugendsali - .
  • Pohjola Insurance Building - .
  • The Esplanadi Park - .
  • Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa) - .
  • Rautatalo - .
  • Helsinki Central Railway Station - .
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - .
  • **Helsinki…
What's Included
  • Local expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Helsinki is a treasure trove for those passionate about architecture. It’s a rare urban landscape that boasts such an abundance of architectural styles as Helsinki does; from neoclassical and gothic revival, through its unparalleled collection of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil, to Nordic classicism, modernism, functionalism, and even contemporary styles all…

Location
Aleksanterinkatu 9
Aleksanterinkatu
Meeting point address: Aleksanterinkatu 9B, 00100, Helsinki. The meeting point is the corner of Aleksanterinkatu street and Kluuvikatu street, in front of Aleksanterinkatu no 9B, Nanso Clothing Store (outside). 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.

Customer Ratings
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951margoa
Jun 10, 2025
Excellent Walking guided tour - We all learned a great deal about Finnish culture and the incredible buildings in Helsinki. Emek was a wonderful tour guide, responding to our many comparisons with Chicago architecture and sharing his love and understanding of an incredible city. Wish we had booked more time with him!
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Lghouse
May 8, 2025
Enthusiastic Helsinki Architecture Tour - Our guide, Emek, gave us an excellent, in-depth overview of select Helsinki buildings. He wove Finland’s historical, architectural and cultural background into his tour. We would highly recommend taking Emek’s tour for his insight and enthusiasm!
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Diane_d
May 4, 2025
Architecture Tour - One of the best tours I’ve ever attended. The guide’s knowledge of architecture and Helsinki is excellent. My sister and I enjoyed the trip very much. You are missing out if you don’t book this tour! Helsinki has amazing architecture.
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Jamesyj3718sd
Apr 23, 2025
Excellent Tour! - Engaging tour of key buildings representing Finnish architectural styles with historical context. My Finnish spouse loved it and came away with new understanding of what she thought she knew of Helsinki’s history and development as a capital city. Highly recommended!
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Claudiabf6503yv
Apr 15, 2025
Super guided tour in Helsinki! - The tour was amazing! We learned a lot of things, laughed a lot and enjoyed a wonderful time. Emek is what I call a super guide! The tour was very interesting and time flew way too quickly!
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Sherpa143991
Mar 31, 2025
Great City Planner tour - highly recommended - Incredible well structured and engaging tour. I loved seeing things and getting details that I have not known otherwise. Thanks again!
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Dapper301
Mar 7, 2025
Excellent Tour Guide - Emek provided us with a an informative and educational tour that increased my understanding and appreciation of Finnish architectural history and city planning. I had minimal knowledge of these topics prior to the tour. I feel that the information and insight I gained was worth the price of the tour. He is a passionate tour guide and it comes across very well. I would highly recommend this tour or any of his other tours.
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Celia
Jan 23, 2025
Great tour with really interesting guide - Thoroughly enjoyed our architecture tour of Helsinki with Emek. He knew loads about Helsinki in general as well as the buildings, structure and development of the city. He was helpful, informative, entertaining and a great host to this wonderful city.
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Janet
Nov 7, 2024
Architecture walking tour that went from buildings built in the 1800’s to the new contemporary public library. - Amek was very knowledgeable about Helsinki and Finnish history. The buildings he toured/discussed were different styles and from different eras. He had extensive knowledge of the architecture and the architects. It was all very fascinating. These were not buildings we would have discovered or toured on our own. We shared a wonderful afternoon with Amek exploring and hearing about Helsinki architecture.
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Jamie_v
Jun 10, 2025
Great tour - Emek was a great tour guide with SO much knowledge! He can literally answer any question you have about the city and Finland.
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From $56
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).