Things to Do in Helsinki
- ENGLISH - 5+ TOURS A DAY
- Español - Generalmente dos veces al día. Más en verano.
Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of the happiest country in the world for 8 years in a row!
On our tours, you will get to know the history of Helsinki and Finland in a dynamic and fun way, walking through the most emblematic parts of the city. We start at the famous and historic Senate Square - where the Helsinki Cathedral, the University of Helsinki and the old Senate are located. We will learn about the country's past and how Helsinki went from being a small fishing village into a great capital.
We explore the National Bank of Finland and the House of the Estates. We will also reflect on the evolution of the local language, Finnish.
Before reaching the port and the Market Square, we will walk through the oldest quarter of the city, and see the largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe.
In the Market Square we will talk about Finnish food culture, and Finnish cultural heritage: the sauna. Next to the market square is the famous promenade de la Esplanade, inspired by the Champs Elysees in Paris. Past the park, we will visit the statue of the poet of Finland's national poet and the connection it has with Tolkien.
Finally, the tour will conclude at the most modern part of the city - where we will explore a modern office building, Sanamatalo, see Helsinki's most recently built architectural buildings, and we will discuss Oodi library - the perfect place to grab a coffee after the tour!
Finland is known to the world for its education system, welfare state, and generous taxes. We will be covering these topics during tour stops as well as giving clues as to why Finland is the happiest country in the world, and exploring other cultural nuances and anecdotes.
We look forward to showing you all that Helsinki has to offer!
Hello! Terve! 👋
Join my Finntastic walking tour to learn about Finnish culture, history, and way of life in a fun and also informative way!
Can’t wait to meet you!
‼️Notes:
* Groups of more than 6 must contact me before booking,
* Not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, those with walking or hearing difficulties
* Ability to take steps and walk 4km is required
* A good English language level required
* Provide a phone number with WhatsApp for communications
* A kind note: This is a high-quality tour and my only source of income. If you do not intend to tip fairly, please consider other options.Usually walkers tip me 15-25€ per person.
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This is an informal, and fun way to learn all the main things about Helsinki, the Capital of Finland. This is the longest running Free Tour in Helsinki and we have been perfecting this every year.
Highlights:
- Senate Square
- Helsinki Cathedral, the big white
- What Finns like and hate?
- Tales from the Swedish and Russian past
- Story of how Finland broke free of Russian rule.
- Market Square
- Who has been born in a Sauna?
- What and how do Finns really eat?
- Uspensky Cathedral
- Presidents castle
- Helsinki University.
- Esplanade Park
- Fazer
- Kämp Galleria
- The Central Railway Station
- Stockmann Department store
- Why the Finns don't know the City Center shopping mall?
- Locals hints on where to shop, eat and drink.
- The Citizens Square
- The Parliament House
- Musiikkitalo
- Modern Helsinki and Oodi.
You will find your guide with a green cap and green umbrella in the middle of the Senate Square. And just in case, our number: Green Cap Tours +358 45 783 63357 (no sms)
In case it is not possible to start from the indicated address due to specific events or celebrations, the alternative starting point will be outside the main entrance of The National Library of Finland, Unioninkatu 36, Helsinki.
For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us for a private tour.
On this excursion to Sipoonkorpi National Park, we'll enjoy a hiking route and a relaxing experience in a Finnish smoke sauna.