Helsinki Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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About this activity

Terve! Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. On this walking tour, we’ll show you around the city while we share its historical ties to Sweden and Russia and fill you in on Finnish culture.

Our walk begins in the shadows of Helsinki Cathedral in Senate square, the city’s political, religious, scientific, and commercial center.

Along the way, you can look forward to:

Decoding the symbolism hidden in the Alexander II sculpture
Taking in the impressive Allas Sea Pool and SkyWheel
Walking through the most famous park in Finland, Esplanade Park, which is also the green heart of Helsinki
Hearing stories about the Swedish theatre, Svenska Teatern, and finding out about its current status
Passing by Stockmann, the oldest department store in Finland
Strolling down Alexander Street, one of the main shopping streets for locals

This 90-minute tour is perfect for anyone who wants a taste of Finnish history while enjoying a glorious stroll in the heart of Helsinki!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Helsinki Tour

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: App-Navigation-Tour

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Helsinki Cathedral

20 min

You can visit inside of the Helsinki Cathedral if it is open for a visit.
Uspenski Cathedral

20 min

You can visit inside if it is open for public visit:)
Stop 3

20 min

Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market.
Old Market Hall

20 min

In 1888, work on the Old Market Hall, Helsinki's first indoor hall, began near Market Square.
Stop 5

5 min

The popular Esplanade Park, also known as "Espa" by locals, is Finland's most famous park and the green heart of Helsinki.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue

2 min

Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a Finland-Swedish author, national poet, and priest. His statue was designed and sculpted by his son Walter Runeberg.
Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)

3 min

The Svenska Teatern is the Swedish National Theatre. All of the performances are in Swedish, Finland's second official language;
Three Smiths Statue

5 min

The Three Smiths have been interpreted to represent a variety of things, including human labor and interpersonal cooperation.
Stop 9

5 min

Carl Ludvig Engel designed the university's Main Building, which was completed in 1832. It faces the Cathedral and the Government's Palace and is located next to Senate Square in Helsinki's neoclassical center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The self-guided tour begins in Senate Square (Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki) just off of Aleksanterinkatu Street in the city center. Start at the corner on Aleksanterinkatu Street with the University of Helsinki, Main Building on your left.

You can get there easily by car and tram.

End point

The self-guided tour begins in Senate Square (Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki) just off of Aleksanterinkatu Street in the city center. Start at the corner on Aleksanterinkatu Street with the University of Helsinki, Main Building on your left.

You can get there easily by car and tram.

Using your ticket

We will send you the code to download the self-guided tour APP.

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After you booked the tour, we will send you the detailed instruction to download the app and receive the tour.