Helsinki Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Helsinki Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
2 Adults x $9.58
$19.16
Approx Total
$19.16

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • App-Navigation-Tour
  • Food and drinks

Overview

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!

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Helsinki Cathedral

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

    20 minutes

  • Uspenskin Katedraali

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

    20 minutes

  • N/A

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

    20 minutes

  • Old Market Hall

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

    20 minutes

  • N/A

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

    5 minutes

  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue

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

    2 minutes

  • Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)

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

    3 minutes

  • The Three Smiths Statue

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

    5 minutes

  • N/A

    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 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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