Helsinki: Small-Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an eye-opening journey through Helsinki, where history and modernity meet! Dive into the Finnish capital's essence with the help of an expert local guide who will bring the city's stories to life. Enjoy intimate group sizes, ensuring personalized attention as you explore this fascinating cityscape.
Begin at the renowned Senate Square, home to the majestic Lutheran Cathedral. From this vantage, admire Helsinki University and the grand old Senate building. Discover intriguing stories about the Russian Czar's influence while freely interacting with your knowledgeable guide.
Continue to the bustling Market Square, a hub of Finnish culture and gastronomy. Here, you'll gain dining tips and might even spot locals enjoying the chilly Baltic Sea. Marvel at the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral's impressive architecture as you make your way to the vibrant harbor.
Stroll through Esplanade Park to the Havis Amanda statue, a city favorite. Along the bustling Aleksanterinkatu street, learn about the "unicorn block" and the war-torn Three Smiths statue, a testament to Finland's resilient spirit during World War II.
Conclude your adventure at the Central Library Oodi, a marvel of modern architecture. With the Finnish Parliament and Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum nearby, this tour offers a comprehensive glimpse into Helsinki's past and present. Book today for an unforgettable Finnish experience!
Destinations
HelsinkiMap
Attractions
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Uspenski Cathedral
Esplanadi park
Helsinki Cathedral
Senate SquareOptions
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Alistair - United Kingdom
A fantastic and super knowledge guide who was also friendly and personable. she not only explained about the history and Helsinki and Finland but also made it very interesting. We had a great tour and found it a very easy pace and plenty of time for questions. What a Fantastic experience. Highly recommended and worth the money. Great Value.
Denise - United States
Wonderful and educational tour. Very personable guide with a lot knowledge of Finnish history and monuments. So glad I signed up! Highly recommend!
Melissa - United States
What a cool tour! Jonna was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. She brought us through the main sights in Helsinki, providing facts and threw in humor for interest. The tour was laid back, yet exciting.
Emma - Italy
Maria - Germany
Jonna offered us one of the best walking tours we've had so far! Awesome tour guide, with a great sense of humor and extensive knowledge of the city and its history. The group was super small which allowed us to interact and ask many questions. Thank you!
Maryanne - Australia
Our guide brought Helsinki alive. The pace was gentle. The historical information was told in a way that made current events and Finnish society more relatable and understandable. Our guide, Jonna was friendly and engaged with each member of the group. Highly recommended.
Mattia - Italy
Fantastic guide, kind and very helpful , very interesting and engaging tour, really super recommended
Edit - France
Ioana, the tour guide, was very prepared. We got a picture of the history, past and present of Helsinki and Finland. It was cool to explore the city this way.
Karen - Netherlands
Great. Learned a lot about the country but also of living in Finland in general
Anna - Germany
Witzige und coole Resiführerin, die sich prima auskennt und immer eine Antwort parat hat. Ich wäre alleine nicht auf die Idee gekommen, mir die Bibliothek anzusehen, uns es hat sich absolut gelohnt.
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