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Helsinki Walking Tour: Discover Finnish History
4.7
38 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
4.7
(38 Ratings)
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Ladder01
Nov 2, 2025
Was truly Epic thanks to Daniel - Daniel our guide from Denver Colorado was brilliant he had loads of information to share with us and had done a great deal of research on life in Finland, His presentation was excellent and he came out with a few funny things, I loved the special library at the end of the tour. Highly recommend this tour. Hi to Daniels Mum back in USA.
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Dimitry_r
Oct 13, 2025
Fun and thorough - The guide took us on a wide array of locations around central Helsinki. The tour is fun, informative, and not difficult. It is interesting to see the city from the perspective of a non-native local resident (the guide is an American student) - it may even be more valuable for a tourist than getting the perspective of a local guide.
The guide has a good sense of humor which is apparent throughout the tour and a unique style.
Well, actually, he could have used the word "actually" a bit less, it's kind of distracting, but not so much that it interferes with the experience. Anyway, highly recommended.
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Ajay_p
Sep 22, 2025
Great walking tour - Great tour guide ! Enjoyed the tour a l ot! Lively experience…To his mom - your sons doing a great job in Helsinki!!
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Ken_p
Sep 20, 2025
Do this tour!! - Daniel did an outstanding job. The itinerary was as described, however, Daniel made it more interesting with his insights. Well worth the cost. It would be nice to have a church included.
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Johnpv5330df
Sep 17, 2025
Great walking tour with Daniel - Excellent tour with Daniel who is so knowledgeable and articulate, friendly and well mannered. And hi to Daniel’s Mom, you must be very proud of your son.
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Jannyspils
Sep 17, 2025
Excellent walk, small group, and he has some additional, less visited sites! - Dan, the young American, has a great booming voice.
He also knows Helsinki and managed to show us some of the amazing sights. My highlight was the old library!
And Hi! to Dan’s mum! I don’t think he is ever going to move back!
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Josefr2015
Aug 19, 2025
Cool experience! - Daniel delivers a great experience combined of historical knowledge and customer focus - even walking backwards to have always contact to the group!
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Jacqueline_h
Aug 1, 2025
Natalia was a fantastic... - Natalia was a fantastic guide who is passionate about this beautiful city of Helsinki. She gave us an in-depth look at Helsinki and it's history. Absolutely wonderful!
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Edel_f
Oct 25, 2025
Informative Guide - Daniel was a friendly & informative guide. The tour included both historical & modern places of interest.
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Roger_w
Oct 29, 2025
Loud and self-centred. - We expected a quiet, modest Finnish local tour guide. We got an extremely loud, self centred American, who talked about himself for the first 30 minutes, after which we abruptly left the tour. Terrible.
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