Things to Do in Helsinki
- ENGLISH - 5+ TOURS A DAY
- Español - Generalmente dos veces al día. Más en verano.
- 2026 - MEETING AT THE SENATE SQUARE!
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 lifestyle in a fun and informative way!
‼️ Notes:
* This is a high-quality tour and my source of income. Recommended tip amount: €15-25 per person.
Groups of more than 6 people must contact me before booking.
* Incomplete profiles are not accepted. Please ensure your profile is complete with your full name and WhatsApp number.
* Not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, or those with walking or hearing difficulties.
* Ability to climb stairs and walk 4 km required
* A good level of English is required
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👇See below for a detailed itinerary👇
See something different, hear something new!
To see the real story of Finland you need to get away from the busiest most touristy spots. Everyone goes to see the architecture of the Russian Empire in the senate square but to see the most beautiful spots in a truly Finnish Helsinki you need to look just outside the busiest tourist destinations to discover something different.
Finland has been sandwiched between two of the great powers of Europe for hundreds of years. Traded and occupied, through oppression and rebellion the unique culture and language of Finland survives and thrives. From the birth of the Grand Duchy of Finland the independent Republic of Finland emerges through the fires of civil war and the savagery of the Eastern Front. Come hear the story of Russian Military Officers and Swedish Royalty, from the assasination of a Finnish Statesman to the ghost of the richest woman in Helsinki. Through revolution against an Empire, the invasion of the Soviet Union and a flirt with dictatorship, modern Finland emerges as a unique social democracy in the modern world. The tour will have a focus on Finnish national identity and how the modern political landscape and values were shaped by a history of war, revolution and social responsibility.
This tour will take you to some beautiful parts of Helsinki you would otherwise miss. Starting close to the Finnish parliament, we will walk towards Töölö to see some unique Helsinki architecture as it changes from Art Nouveau to functionalism. We will also see where the city centre meets nature and walk by one of Helsinki’s most beautiful bays and witness how modern Helsinki was built around that, and what role the Cold War played in this.
The tour will end at the Oodi library, a modern landmark of Finnish social democracy and a living room for the people of Helsinki. After the tour, you can visit this amazing building, which also has public bathrooms and cafés! We will also give you the best recommendations for food and drinks and things to do in Helsinki during your stay, from hearty Finnish food to fresh sushi, cocktails to specialty coffee and the best saunas to visit.
Why was the minister of the interior assassinated?
How did the widow of a Russian Military Officer shape Helsinki forever?
Which Finnish tradition played a key role in keeping Finland safe during the Cold War?
And... is Finland really the happiest country in the world?
Book your tour today!
Experience Helsinki and appreciate Finland and Helsinki through the eyes of a Finn, a native local from Helsinki. 💯
➡ The tour will cover topics like our history, our foods and sauna, our traditions, architecture, education system, and last but not least, you will find out why Finland is the happiest country in the world! Well, really? 😊
❗Come join the tour and find out
➡ During the tour with Magic Helsinki - White Umbrella Free Tours, you will find out how Finland actually became a modern country with a very short +/- 100 years history. ❤️
↪ We will cover together the most outstanding sightseeings of Helsinki:
- The Senate Square (Senaatintori) here is where Finland was born.
- The Cathedral, protestant Lutheran
- The Senate/PM’s office building
- The Helsinki University, now home to 30 thousand students
- The National Library (Saturdays and Sundays closed), the largest archive in Finland
- The Presidential Residence
- SkyWheel with sauna and bar… only in Finland! Go figure.
- Allas Sea Pool, another sauna...
- The Uspenski Cathedral, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, but why?
- Market Square/Old Market Hall, best place to try some Finnish food and get souvenirs.
- The City Hall (Saturdays and Sundays closed)
- Esplanadi, Helsinki’s Champs-Élysées, I’ll tell you why.
- Pohjola Insurance Building, the Finnish Kalevala myths building.
- The Railway Station, but why the skyscraper tower?
- Oodi modern public library. Award winning Oodi is, Without a Doubt, the best public "library" in the world.
✴✴✴ The only interior guided visit is the Oodi’s Public Library, you cannot miss the unique opportunity to explore this jewel. (All other visits are outside during the warm Months).
The Library is closed on national holidays and pets are not allowed inside the Oodi library, sorry.
❗❗ JOIN OUR TOUR NOW AND LETS DIVE IN HELSINKI AND SEE WHY WE ARE THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR THE 7th CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
🎯🎯 Meeting point: 🎯🎯
Meeting point is the Havis Amanda Statue and Fountain.
Public transportation to 🏁 reach the Havis Amanda Statue and Fountain:
🚋 Tram lines 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7.
From the ✈ airport: 🚆 Trains P, I or 🚌 Bus 600 to the Railway Station, travel zone ABC, then 🏃♀️ walk to Havis Amanda about 10 minutes.
Tickets at vending machines or hsl.fi or on board of public transport.
--->> Free WiFi during the tour!
On this excursion to Sipoonkorpi National Park, we'll enjoy a hiking route and a relaxing experience in a Finnish smoke sauna.
