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Rovaniemi Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2 hours Free cancellation
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Rovaniemi Walking Tour with a Local Guide

About this activity

Welcome to the gates of Lapland. This is where the mystical, rugged north starts. Your Rovaniemi Walking Tour reveals the secrets of this hub of exploration. As an old settlement with a long history. Rovaniemi is considered as the Capital of Lapland, one of the last great frontiers. Hear stories of the city and the expansive Lapland including topics on the Sami people, reindeer, colorful night skies and the man in red. Experience the keys to true tranquility under the majesty of the Aurora and the comforting blanket of fresh snow.

Why has Rovaniemi been an important settlement from the stone ages?

Why there are only handful of old buildings in the city?

What is the most important river in Finland?

Who are the Sami people and how to you recognize them?

How can you see the Northern lights?

Where to eat well in Rovaniemi?

These are more questions will be answered on the tour. Come along, see you soon!

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Green Cap Tours

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional live guide

Itinerary

  1. Lordi's Square

    10 min

    Introduction to Rovaniemi's greatest hero in the modern era who is immortalized in stone.

  2. Sampokeskus Shopping Centre

    10 min

    Most central shopping mall in the heart of Rovaniemi

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    This impressive hotel is renovated into the former city hall of Rovaniemi.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    The most important river in Finland

  5. Angry Birds Park

    10 min

    Fun and games for all ages.

  6. Rovaniemi City Library

    5 min

    Designed by the most famous Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto.

  7. Korundi House of Culture

    10 min

    One of the few buildings dating before WWII. It houses the local art museum and world class concert hall.

  8. Shopping Centre Revontuli

    10 min

    The newest shopping center in Rovaniemi

  9. Arktikum

    10 min Admission not included

    The Arctic Heritage Center and the most impressive modern building in Rovaniemi. Ending point of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We'll meet up next to the pointy tower that displays clock and temperature. Your guide has a green umbrella and a nametag.

End point

  • The Arctic Heritage Center and the most impressive modern building in Rovaniemi

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Rovaniemi Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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