Half-Day Walking Tour around Helsinki with Arto
Half-Day Walking Tour around Helsinki with Arto
You know how nice it is to have even a distant friend in a strange city? Even though you would not stay at their house, he´s that one lovely friend who´ll show you the best spots, who takes you behind the scenes and really helps you to experience the city the way the locals enjoy their home town. Join me for a tour and you´ll always have such a friend in Helsinki.
I´m an experienced tour guide and a world traveller. Learning and understanding new cultures has always been exciting for me. As an easygoing personality, I always enjoy meeting new people from all over the world.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Senate Square
Senate Square is on of our main venues in the city and it´s located in the heart of the Government District. We´ll meet here to start the tour.
10 minutesHelsinki Cathedral
The top sight and landmark for Helsinki City.
10 minutesUniversity of Helsinki (Helsingin Yliopisto)
Helsinki University is our largest and oldest university in the country. We´ll discuss the higher education system in more detail.
10 minutesHelsinki Central Railway Station
This station is awarded to be the "World´s most beautiful railway station" back in 2013 by the BBC.
10 minutesFinnish National Theater (Suomen Kansallisteatteri)
We´ll learn of the pivotal role of the first plays, written by our national author and which were performed here.
10 minutesAteneum
An essential building in our history which is part of our National Art Gallery.
Central Library Oodi
The main library of Helsinki, built for the Finland´s centennial and to be the living room for the citizens.
15 minutesParliament of Finland
Built in 1931, still standing strong to house our entire legislative branch of government.
15 minutesHelsinki Music Centre
Finished in 2018, this almost 200-million-euro state of the art concert hall is our musical crown jewel. We´ll pop inside to enjoy the beautiful architecture and to have a small break.
20 minutesMuseum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Centrally located this Art Museum houses always such fascinating exhibitions and pieces of art.
Mannerheim Statue
We´ll learn about the role of our former military commander, Field Marshal C.G. Mannerheim in our nation´s history and current day.
10 minutesAmos Rex Art Museum
We´ll learn about the amazing and unique architecture of this Art Museum, and it´s essential role in preserving our Swedish speaking minority culture in the country.
10 minutesStockmann Department Store
Our oldest department store has been in existence for over 160 years. We´ll learn more about the great families of Swedish decent still affluent in Finland.
Pohjolan toimitalo
Another just amazingly beatiful building from our national romantic era. We´ll learn more about the origin and history of the unique Finnish language.
10 minutesThe Esplanadi Park
Our most beloved park in the heart of the Helsinki.
Havis Amanda
The Statue of the Seamaiden "Havis Amanda" has been for over a century, and still is in this very day, an important part of our culture. We´ll learn why.
10 minutesKauppatori
Helsinki´s #1 Market Square which has stood the grounds for centuries. We´ll also see the Uspenski Cathedral, Allas Sea Pool, Helsinki City Hall and many other sights from this vantage point.
20 minutesSenate Square
We´ll finish the tour where we started, so it´s easy to stay oriented within the city during the tour and continue your city adventure from a familiar location with a lot more ideas and inspiration to do.
10 minutesIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- The entire experience takes place outdoors. COVID-19 situation in Finland is currently very well under control, and all national restrictions are lifted since June 2022.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.