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Discover Helsinki City Walk - Multiple Tours Daily

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DISCOVER HELSINKI on our most popular walking tour!

**The price you pay guarantees your place on the tour**

Multiple tours every day - check our booking times

OPERATING SINCE 2017, this 2 hour shared group tour is the best introduction to this mysterious Nordic city of Helsinki. We will take you on a tour of the best places here, and show you a few out of the way places too - places that only locals know.

Along the way, we will tell you about our History, modern Helsinki and how our society functions - and our Architecture, Design and culture.

We will also give insider tips on where to visit after the tour, including the best places to eat, drink and visit - so that you can best optimize your stay.

BOOK YOUR PLACE and see you soon!

What's Included

  • Our experienced and knowledgeable guides

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    00170 Helsinki
    Finland

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Töölönlahdenkatu 4
    00100 Helsinki, Finland

    The tour ends outside our most modern and beautiful Library, Oodi Library.

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    Senate Square

    The statue of Tsar Alexander the 2nd in the center of the Senate Square, marks the start point of the tour. This is the most historical part of Helsinki, and some say the most beautiful - with it's Russian Neoclassic architecture. Here we can see the Helsinki Cathedral, the University of Helsinki, and a great viewpoint of the Senate Square for photos.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Helsinki Cathedral

    Following our visit to the Senate Square, our next stop is the White Helsinki Cathedral. Perhaps one of the most impressive buildings in Helsinki, it is also the most visited building. We will allow a little time to visit inside (providing there are no services or weddings), and we will allow time to take photos of this building so you have a souvenir to take home.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The National Library of Finland

    National Library of Finland is nestled in the very heart of the Senate Square, and has an impressive interior. This treasure trove of knowledge and culture, houses manuscripts, rare books and exhibitions. We will allow time to visit inside, if the groups aren't too big, and if the library is open (on week days). Otherwise we have photos of the magnificent interior to show you!
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Bank of Finland

    Our next stop is the Bank of Finland - where all central monetary deposits in Finland are held. From here, we have a connection that links us to World War 2, where we will discuss Finlands relationship with its military neighbours, friends and adversaries - both old and new.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Restaurant Lightvessel Relandersgrund

    Our next stop is the magnificent Relandersgrund Boat. This stop is more than just a boat, it has important historic connections to Helsinki's past. Great photo stop with views of Uspenski Cathedral, so get your cameras ready!
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Katajanokka

    One of the most beautiful hidden districts of Helsinki, Katajonokka is the home of Art Nouveau buildings, in true Finnish National Romantic style. In fact, here we have the 2nd largest collection of Art Nouveau Buildings in Europe (after Riga in Latvia)
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Kauppatori

    This Sauna stop has a great view of Kauppatori market stalls, our most central Sauna, and you can also take the boat to Suomenlinna from here. Follow our guides recommendations on places to visit after the tour.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Uspenski Cathedral

    Completed in 1868, the grand Uspenski cathedral towers over Helsinki with it's beautiful golden domes, and ornate interior. (subject to opening times) we will visit the cathedral, and take you inside to see what this beautiful architecture has to offer.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Esplanadi Park

    Our next stop takes us through Esplanadi park - also known as the "living room of Helsinki". This park is at its best in the summer where you will find locals sitting and enjoying the sun, but even outside of summer we can show you some great cafe recommendations, and also give advice on where to see some of the best Finnish Design.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rautatientori

    From here will see the Central Railway Station - the place where you can take international trains around Finland, and the very heart of Helsinki. We can also take a stop next to the Ateneum National Art Gallery, which has beautiful Neoclassical Architecture.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Central Library Oodi

    Our final and End Point of the tour will show you several buildings, one of which we can go inside. We won't tell you what this building is yet, as it is a surprise! This district houses our Modern Architecture, which started from the early 1990s, through to 2017. The end point of the tour has a very special Library, "Oodi", which is the perfect place to visit immediately after the tour. You will find here a cafe, toilets, and lots of fun things to explore.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please note that a moderate level of fitness is required for walking tours - as there are steps to climb, and cobble stone sidewalks. We will be on our feet for around 2-2.5 hours in total.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Helsinki City Walk – Multiple Tours Daily?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Helsinki City Walk – Multiple Tours Daily?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    The following is included:
    • Our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
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    This tour 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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    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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    Accessibility information for the Discover Helsinki City Walk - Multiple Tours Daily is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Helsinki City Walk – Multiple Tours Daily will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
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    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please note that a moderate level of fitness is required for walking tours - as there are steps to climb, and cobble stone sidewalks. We will be on our feet for around 2-2.5 hours in total.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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