1 Day itinerary in Finland, Europe
Tour Helsinki with an Expert
Helsinki, world's happiest city! And the most functional one. But how can a foreigner get an unbiased, expert opinion about the Finnish capital and discover the secrets of this beautiful city? Well, look no further, this tour you are looking at has got your back. The Finnish capital is one of those... Read More
By Emek
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader
starting point
Helsinki
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Meet local people
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Walk in the old and new parts of the city centre and discover Helsinki's secrets
Learn the history, culture and traditions while getting a glimpse of the Finnish national character
Enjoy a personalized city tour led by a professional city planner and an expert authorized Helsinki
Discover why is Helsinki the world's happiest city!
Walk in the old and new parts of the city centre and discover Helsinki's secrets
Learn the history, culture and traditions while getting a glimpse of the Finnish national character
Enjoy a personalized city tour led by a professional city planner and an expert authorized Helsinki
Discover why is Helsinki the world's happiest city!
Itinerary
Day Tour
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Tour Helsinki with an Expert
This tour is designed according to Finland’s sustainable tourism policies; we will be walking in the old and new parts of the city centre. We will discover Helsinki's secrets, learn its history, culture and traditions while getting a glimpse of the Finnish national character and values. We will find answers to the most cunning questions: Why are Finnish people the happiest people in the world? How did a Finnish architect influence a generation of American architects and skyscraper designs? Why do Helsinki people have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? What is ice-dipping? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish sports teams? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the 18th century plague? Why a short bridge in city centre is called “The Long Bridge”? Duration and distance 3 hours, 6-7 km. We will make coffee/tea stops on our route. Itinerary Below is a recommended itinerary for the tour, however, the route and attractions are going to be customized according to your groups’ wishes. Senate Square and the surrounding buildings, Helsinki Cathedral, National Library of Finland, Tori Quarters, City Museum, City Hall, Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral, Allas Sea Pool, Market Square, Esplanadi Park, Kappeli, Runeberg’s Statue, Swedish Theatre, Old Church Park, Kamppi Chapel, Lasipalatsi, Amos Rex, Central Railway Station, National Theatre of Finland, Oodi, Kiasma, Parliament House, The Rock Church.
Guide: Included for the day
What’s Included
Activities
- Three-hour walking tour with an authorized Helsinki guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance tickets to the Rock Church
- Gratuities
Travel that Makes a Difference
By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.
Let’s regenerate the planet together
We overcompensate your entire journey’s carbon footprint including flights - for free.
$65.00 USD