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Helsinki Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Audio Tour
Helsinki
About
Discover the fascinating history, culture, and hidden stories of Finland’s capital on this immersive self-guided walking tour through Helsinki. Stroll from the grand Senate Square and iconic Helsinki Cathedral to lively waterfront markets, historic theaters, elegant parks, and the stunning Uspenski Cathedral overlooking the harbor.
Along the way, uncover how Helsinki evolved from a small Swedish town into a thriving modern capital shaped by both Swedish and Russian influence. Hear stories of poets, emperors, artists, and revolutionaries while exploring some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks and scenic streets.
With GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you walk, you can expl...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover the story of Helsinki at your own pace.
Did you ever walk past a statue and wonder what's the story? You'll know on this tour
Self Guided Walking Tour on the Walking Tour app in Helsinki
The tour never expires
Go at your own pace, anytime
No human guide this is all guided by the walking tour app
No admission to buildings this is all outside on the walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
Senate Square
The tour starts in Senate Square in Helsinki and then guides you through the city and shares it's history
Return
The tour ends outside the Helsinki City Museum where you'll hear it's story.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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Helsinki Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Audio Tour
Helsinki
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About
Discover the fascinating history, culture, and hidden stories of Finland’s capital on this immersive self-guided walking tour through Helsinki. Stroll from the grand Senate Square and iconic Helsinki Cathedral to lively waterfront markets, historic theaters, elegant parks, and the stunning Uspenski Cathedral overlooking the harbor.
Along the way, uncover how Helsinki evolved from a small Swedish town into a thriving modern capital shaped by both Swedish and Russian influence. Hear stories of poets, emperors, artists, and revolutionaries while exploring some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks and scenic streets.
With GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you walk, you can expl...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Discover the story of Helsinki at your own pace.
Did you ever walk past a statue and wonder what's the story? You'll know on this tour
Self Guided Walking Tour on the Walking Tour app in Helsinki
The tour never expires
Go at your own pace, anytime
No human guide this is all guided by the walking tour app
No admission to buildings this is all outside on the walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
Senate Square
The tour starts in Senate Square in Helsinki and then guides you through the city and shares it's history
Return
The tour ends outside the Helsinki City Museum where you'll hear it's story.
The historic heart of Helsinki, surrounded by grand neoclassical buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. This square has been the center of Finnish political, religious, and cultural life for over 200 years.
10 minutes
2
Alexander II Statue
Who is Alexander? You'll find out on the tour
5 minutes
3
Stockmann - Helsinki
You'll walk through the streets and discover the story of the buildings
5 minutes
4
Three blacksmiths
One of Helsinki’s most recognizable sculptures, symbolizing hard work and unity while serving as a popular local gathering place.
5 minutes
5
A fascinating sculpture dedicated to writer Zachris Topelius, representing the balance between truth and imagination in Finnish storytelling.
5 minutes
6
The Statue of Eino Leino
A tribute to one of Finland’s most celebrated poets, whose writings shaped Finnish literature and national identity.
5 minutes
7
Esplanadi Park
Helsinki’s most famous park, lined with trees, cafés, and cultural landmarks, including the monument to Finland’s national poet, Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
5 minutes
8
Kappeli
A historic restaurant and gathering place for artists, writers, and musicians since the nineteenth century, located in the heart of Esplanadi Park.
5 minutes
9
Free Walking Tours Helsinki
A lively waterfront market filled with local foods, souvenirs, and ferries heading to nearby islands and attractions.
5 minutes
10
The oldest public monument in Helsinki, commemorating the visit of Russian Empress Alexandra in the early nineteenth century
5 minutes
11
Allas Sea Pool
A modern waterfront destination where visitors can experience traditional Finnish sauna culture, heated pools, and views over the Baltic Sea.
12
Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
The largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, crowned with golden onion domes and showcasing Finland’s Russian architectural heritage
