Modern Helsinki is a fascinating idea that goes well beyond amazing Finnish architecture and Nordic design. Modern Helsinki is a way of life; modern Helsinki is the personal experiences of its minorities, newcomers, locals, and visitors. In this tour, you will hear everything about the origins and functioning of the welfare state and its provisions, the challenges of the current society, and the history of racial and social minorities. With this tour, you become one of us and discover that we are modern Helsinki! This is a free tour, so the small fee that you pay upon booking is to cover the system service costs. Our guides will be happy to accept any tip you want to offer at the end of the ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided visited and personal assistance before, during and after the visit.
Some of the places we see and explain can be visited, but during the summer they charge some fees.
Meeting Points
Departure
Eero Erkon katu 2
The guide will be waiting for you with a green cap and green umbrella outside the Oodi Library. Look for the sharp south corner that you can see in the front picture of this tour and we will be there!
Return
Eteläranta
The end of the tour will be by the beautiful Old Market Hall, right by the historical center of the city.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Modern Helsinki is a fascinating idea that goes well beyond amazing Finnish architecture and Nordic design. Modern Helsinki is a way of life; modern Helsinki is the personal experiences of its minorities, newcomers, locals, and visitors. In this tour, you will hear everything about the origins and functioning of the welfare state and its provisions, the challenges of the current society, and the history of racial and social minorities. With this tour, you become one of us and discover that we are modern Helsinki! This is a free tour, so the small fee that you pay upon booking is to cover the system service costs. Our guides will be happy to accept any tip you want to offer at the end of the ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided visited and personal assistance before, during and after the visit.
Some of the places we see and explain can be visited, but during the summer they charge some fees.
Meeting Points
Departure
Eero Erkon katu 2
The guide will be waiting for you with a green cap and green umbrella outside the Oodi Library. Look for the sharp south corner that you can see in the front picture of this tour and we will be there!
Return
Eteläranta
The end of the tour will be by the beautiful Old Market Hall, right by the historical center of the city.
Itinerary
1
Central Library Oodi
You will start in front of this magnificent library, where the guide will introduce the tour.
15 minutes
2
Kamppi Chapel of Silence
The next stop is in front of the Chapel of Silence. A beautiful place full of modern architecture and traditional tones perfect to learn more about the Finns.
15 minutes
3
The Old Church Park (Vanha kirkkopuisto)
This park is also a cemetery and a perfect spot to experience how much Finnish society has changed in just a few decades.
15 minutes
4
Design District
Design means beautiful art and urban landscape, but also an innovative way of life, education open to all and a comprehensive approach to life!
15 minutes
5
Fabianinkatu
Kasarmintori is a place to learn about deeply rooted national concepts, but also modern challenges. How are these ideas conected?
15 minutes
6
Old Market Hall
No visit is a complete and rounded experience if local food and lifestyle is not thrown into the mix!
