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Helsinki Walking Tour: Discover Finnish History
4.8
23 Ratings
Helsinki
Explore Helsinki’s iconic landmarks with a local guide. Discover Senate Square, Market Hall, and more. Uncover Finland’s rich history and culture.
Explore Helsinki’s iconic landmarks with a local guide. Discover Senate Square, Market Hall, and more. Uncover Finland’s rich history and culture.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Senate Square - At Senate Square, visitors can admire the breathtaking neoclassical architecture and the iconic Helsinki Cathedral. Inside, the Finnish National Library and the University of Helsinki reveal the distinctiveness of the Finnish education system, celebrated as one of the finest globally.
- The National Library of Finland - The…
- Senate Square - At Senate Square, visitors can admire the breathtaking neoclassical architecture and the iconic Helsinki Cathedral. Inside, the Finnish National Library and the University of Helsinki reveal the distinctiveness of the Finnish education system, celebrated as one of the finest globally.
- The National Library of Finland - The guide will lead visitors inside this magnificent library, home to thousands of books and archival materials.
- Presidential Palace - Following the visit to Senate Square, the tour proceeds to explore Finland’s symbols of authority, including the Presidential Palace, the Supreme Court, and Helsinki City Hall.
- The Esplanadi Park - After exploring the marketplace, the tour continues to Esplanadi Park, where visitors will enjoy beautiful nature, musical performances, and the rich history that define this cherished green space.
- Helsinki Central Railway Station - The journey moves on to the Helsinki Central Railway Station, where visitors can observe the daily operations of Finnish travel across the country.
- Kansalaistori - The tour then heads to Citizen’s Square to view the Parliament Building and the culturally significant Helsinki Music Centre.
- Central Library Oodi - The tour concludes at the Oodi Library, a modern architectural wonder and cultural hub that serves the community in everyday life.
What's Included
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Exclusive Access
- English-Speaking Guide
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Exclusive Access
- English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Have you ever envisioned an exceptional English tour?
Embark on a more interactive journey through Helsinki with a walking tour designed by a native English-speaking University of Helsinki graduate who is passionate about storytelling and history. This top-notch tour brings Finland’s capital to life.
What sets this tour apart?
- Step inside iconic…
Have you ever envisioned an exceptional English tour?
Embark on a more interactive journey through Helsinki with a walking tour designed by a native English-speaking University of Helsinki graduate who is passionate about storytelling and history. This top-notch tour brings Finland’s capital to life.
What sets this tour apart?
- Step inside iconic landmarks such as the Finnish National Library (Mon–Fri), the award-winning Oodi Library, and the Helsinki City Museum
- Listen to captivating, theatrical tales about 9,000 years of Finnish culture, from ancient times to the Winter and Continuation Wars, and how it has shaped modern Finland
- Discover hidden gems with significant meaning, like the presidential flags, Snellman statue, and actual bomb shrapnel still visible from WWII
- Delight in a sweet stop at the original Fazer Café, where you’ll receive a complimentary chocolate treat and a taste of local tradition
- Cherished by travelers — many guests claim it’s the most memorable and insightful tour they’ve experienced in Helsinki
Location
Johan Vilhelm Snellman Statue
Snellmaninkatu
Meet your guide in front of the House of the Estates Säätytalo building. Across the street from the Bank of Finland building. The guide will hold an iPad with a “Tripadvisor/GetYourGuide English Walking Tour” sign. The guide will arrive at 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour for check in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(23 Ratings)
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Jon249
Jun 23, 2025
Helsinki - It was really good and informative. Daniel helped me understand the city and its history plus gave me insight into the Finnish people.
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Shrutikathuria2001
Jun 16, 2025
An Unforgettable Experience! - I had an amazing trip from start to finish. The guide was enthusiastic, well-informed, and made the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone considering it.
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Joycegl1113wx
Jun 8, 2025
Highly recommend! - Daniel is an amazing guide and you can feel his passion abt the city and everything. Highly recommend this to anyone one wants to know more abt Helsinki in a short amount of time.
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Donna
Jun 7, 2025
Outstanding Walking Tour - We have nothing but praise for Daniels walking tour!
He spoke clearly with great enthusiasm and depth of knowledge about Helsinki snd clearly loves Finland and their people. As I reflect on our cruise and all the walking tours we took, Daniel’s was right at the top and will be a fond lifelong memory.
Highly recommended!!!
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793stuarte
Jun 6, 2025
Informative and entertaining - Daniel was an excellent tour guide. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He took us inside and out of some amazing buildings and really brought the history of Helsinki and Finland to life. Highly recommend this tour
5 stars!!!🤩
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Mummybear6
May 21, 2025
Daniel is Epic - Daniel is a natural tour guide, we booked this tour for the beginning of our stay in Helsinki. Daniel’s tour gave us a brilliant insight into not only the History of Helsinki but also the Finnish people and way of life. This guy deserves all the positive reviews he is awesome. We would have liked to hang out with him all day ! Thanks Daniel
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Nicollem263
May 18, 2025
Great Walking Tour - Daniel did a great job making the tour enjoyable with a lot of great facts without making it too boring or mundane. He took us to a lot of great spots throughout the city. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn more about Helsinki and Finland's history.
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Cloe_r
Apr 8, 2025
Great afternoon - Daniel was a fantastic guide and we had a great afternoon learning about Finland and the Finnish culture and way of life. Would highly recommend.
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Cjmt2016
Jun 25, 2025
An interesting tour - Emil was friendly, knowledgeable and amusing. In poor weather conditions he was able to keep the group, of which we were part, interested and engaged. We walked around the route he had designed at a steady pace.
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Coastal615615
Jun 27, 2025
Overpriced and under delivered. - Limited knowledge of history and certain landmarks. He knew nothing about the Havis Amanda except it wore collage caps and a man gets in the fountain naked when Finland wins a soccer game. We didn't even stop to look at the front of the fountain and discuss the artist and history of it.
Just one example of many.
He could barely be heard and finally we lost him in the train station. I doubt he noticed.
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