3 hour walking tour in Helsinki
Joined 2021
Helsinki is a compact city and the most significant attractions are within a few quarters. Let me take you on a tour and tell you the stories about why Finland has been ranked 7 years in a row to be the happiest country in the world! During the visit to our attractions, you will get familiar with our Russian era, education, healthcare and not to mention some of our oddities.
The tour is for max 6 people. For more people, please inquire about a customized tour.
Tervetuloa!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or any other area agreed,
Helsinki
We will start the tour from your accommodation/hotel or any other area agreed.
Oodi library won the price of world´s best new library in year 2019
Oodi library where you can cook, sew a dress, use 3 d-printers and even make music from the first note - and free of charge!
Central railway station
We will walk through the underground corridors and pay a visit to the station.
Senate square with the Cathedral
The oldest parts of Helsinki and an optional visit to the Cathedral.
Outdoor Market place and indoor Market Hall
A look over Finnish dishes to explore what Finnish people are eating.
Esplande park
Our "catwalk" to show your new shoes. Beautiful park area.
Oldest part of Helsinki
During our walking tour, we will also see the Presidential palace, The House of Estates, the Parliament Building, the Uspenski Cathedral, and the House of Nobilities, just to mention a few.
Sauna installation in the Helsinki city museum
This is the right place to get familiar with our saunas. You will hear about our sauna elves, and what it is all about.
Ending Point
At your hotel or any other area agreed.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee with a 100 % devotion to make the tour fun and informative
Pick-up from your hotel and will take you back to your hotel unless you want to stay in the city
Lunch, drinks
Tour Important Information
Please wear proper shoes for walking.
No cash is needed on this tour unless you want to do some personal purchases.
The market square is closed from October - April. All other places are part of the tour in the wintertime as well.
THIS TOUR IS MADE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE.
The tour can be made all year round.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Laila P.
Welcome to visit the world´s happiest nation, Finland!
Finland has been ranked the happiest nation in the world for seven years in a row. Besides being a safe, clean country with honest people, we have a fascinating history of being part of Sweden and Russia for centuries.
My passions are history and our beautiful nature, and I cannot wait to introduce you to our beautiful seaside capital, Helsinki.
I have a long history in tourism, and I put my heart into serving you a wonderful tour of Helsinki. I have been a licensed Helsinki guide since 2006, a former Finnair flight attendant, and a tour leader in Spain and Portugal.
I am a kind and very patriotic person, you will feel comfortable with me. It is about having an informative and fun day together!
Welcome to Finland!
Reviews
Noga R.
“Sunny helsinki”
Laila loves her country and she shares her love and passion not only through her beautiful smile but also with her wide knowledge. Thanks to her itinerary we saw Helsinki with different eyes, walked through areas we would not have thought about looking at. we were 8 people from 25 to 60 and all had a lot of fun. Thank you very much Laila for your enthusiasm and joy.
Laila P.
Dear Nuga, It was a pleasure to do the tour with your family! You can be so proud of them.Thank you also for your kind reviews and the chocolate. I wish you all a nice weekend here in Helsinki, and enjoy the Biennaali if you go there. Thank you once again for choosing me to be your guide. Best wishes, Laila
$450/ per group
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