Helsinki Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
In Helsinki
From
£8
pp
1h 30 mins
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!
Free cancellation
What's included
- App-Navigation-Tour
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- You can visit inside of the Helsinki Cathedral if it is open for a visit. (20 min)
- You can visit inside if it is open for public visit:) (20 min)
- Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market. (20 min)
- In 1888, work on the Old Market Hall, Helsinki's first indoor hall, began near Market Square. (20 min)
- The popular Esplanade Park, also known as "Espa" by locals, is Finland's most famous park and the green heart of Helsinki. (5 min)
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a Finland-Swedish author, national poet, and priest. His statue was designed and sculpted by his son Walter Runeberg. (2 min)
- The Svenska Teatern is the Swedish National Theatre. All of the performances are in Swedish, Finland's second official language; (3 min)
- The Three Smiths have been interpreted to represent a variety of things, including human labor and interpersonal cooperation. (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. (5 min)
Meeting & end 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.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Helsinki Tour
- Max group size
- 50 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 1 hour 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.