Helsinki Highlights: Finnish Culture & History

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Senate Square - Senate Square serves as our gathering spot and is likely the primary tourist attraction, marking the beginning of modern Helsinki’s history. Here, we will explore the three stunning buildings surrounding us!
  • Helsinki Cathedral - Known as the White Cathedral, Helsinki Cathedral is the city’s most iconic landmark, often seen in…
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
  • Insurance
Additional Information

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Location
Hallituskatu 9
Hallituskatu
Meet the guide at Senate square, on the bottom of the steps of Helsinki Cathedral. The guide holds a blue sign that reads "Finntastic Walking Tour". Please arrive 10 min early 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
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Gordon
Jun 9, 2025
Great tour - We had Tatyana and she told us. Stories and history of Helsinki and they were great. Gave us places to eat and visit afterwards and we had a feeling for the layout of the area
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Padirajan
Jun 9, 2025
Great way to get introduced to Helsink - Matti was our guide who was very enthusiastic to share the history of Finland with us. We made a mistake of being in the wrong meeting place and had to call him to figure out where he was and finally caught up with him. It was totally our fault. The next we happened to be at the square where we were supposed to meet the previous day. He let us join the tour to hear the missed part of previous day’s which was the first 30 minutes. It was very nice of him.
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Ken
Jun 9, 2025
The guide Tatiana did an excellent job not just in pointing out sites but providing what finish people think and suggesting rest - Tatiana did a great job giving not just a tour but describing what finish people think and feel. She pointed out many restaurants that she said were good value
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734stephenh
Jun 9, 2025
Superb tour not to be missed - You must do this tour, it's superb. Matti is the guide, he delivers the history of Helsinki superbly, incorporated with a great sense of humour. He will take you through the beginnings of Helsinki and point out the most important buildings. I can't recommend Matti's tour highly enough
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Peter_c
Jun 8, 2025
Matti Outstanding Guide - Matti was a wealth of knowledge delivered in a fun, engaging & professional way. Paced well. Highly, highly recommend. Do this walking tour with Matti.
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Gillian_d
Jun 8, 2025
Great for when you are... - Great for when you are not in Helsinki for very long and are pushed for time. It helps you to get your bearings
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Steber234
Jun 8, 2025
Fintastic - Matti is a warm, friendly and very knowledgeable guide, we learnt much about Finland, Helsinki and it's history. Fascinating stuff, well worth the money, highly recommended.
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Cris
Jun 7, 2025
Matti Rocks!! - Awesome morning. Matti is absolutely fantastic!! Loved every second of the tour. He took the time to explain everything with such care and made it so interesting, that I felt that I learned a lot and fully enjoyed my hours in this tour!
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Kathleen_s
Jun 7, 2025
Excellent tour at an ffordable price! - Our guide, Matti was excellent! Not only was he very knowledgeable and informative, he was funny and had great English Language skills. We thought the various stops gave us a perfect overview of Helsinki and aspects of Finland. The price point was extremely reasonable and we highly recommend this tour, ask for Matti!
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Carol_b
Jun 7, 2025
Excellent walking tour - Awesome walking tour with guide Matti. Very thorough and entertaining - I learned so much about Helsinki and Finland. Highly recommended!
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From $23
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).