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Helsinki Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Helsinki
About
Terve! Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. On this walking tour, we’ll show you around the city while we share its historical ties to Sweden and Russia and fill you in on Finnish culture.
Our walk begins in the shadows of Helsinki Cathedral in Senate square, the city’s political, religious, scientific, and commercial center.
Along the way, you can look forward to:
• Decoding the symbolism hidden in the Alexander II sculpture • Taking in the impressive Allas Sea Pool and SkyWheel • Walking through the most famous park in Finland, Esplanade Park, which is also the green heart of Helsinki • Hearing stories about the Swedish theatre, Svenska Teatern, and finding out about its curren...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
App-Navigation-Tour
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Senate Square
The self-guided tour begins in Senate Square (Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki) just off of Aleksanterinkatu Street in the city center. Start at the corner on Aleksanterinkatu Street with the University of Helsinki, Main Building on your left.
You can get there easily by car and tram.
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Important Information
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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
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After you booked the tour, we will send you the detailed instruction to download the app and receive the tour.
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 Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Helsinki
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About
Terve! Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. On this walking tour, we’ll show you around the city while we share its historical ties to Sweden and Russia and fill you in on Finnish culture.
Our walk begins in the shadows of Helsinki Cathedral in Senate square, the city’s political, religious, scientific, and commercial center.
Along the way, you can look forward to:
• Decoding the symbolism hidden in the Alexander II sculpture • Taking in the impressive Allas Sea Pool and SkyWheel • Walking through the most famous park in Finland, Esplanade Park, which is also the green heart of Helsinki • Hearing stories about the Swedish theatre, Svenska Teatern, and finding out about its curren...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
App-Navigation-Tour
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Senate Square
The self-guided tour begins in Senate Square (Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki) just off of Aleksanterinkatu Street in the city center. Start at the corner on Aleksanterinkatu Street with the University of Helsinki, Main Building on your left.
You can get there easily by car and tram.
Return
Need Help?
Itinerary
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Helsinki Cathedral
You can visit inside of the Helsinki Cathedral if it is open for a visit.
20 minutes
2
Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
You can visit inside if it is open for public visit:)
20 minutes
3
Free Walking Tours Helsinki
Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market.
20 minutes
4
Old Market Hall
In 1888, work on the Old Market Hall, Helsinki's first indoor hall, began near Market Square.
20 minutes
5
Esplanadi
The popular Esplanade Park, also known as "Espa" by locals, is Finland's most famous park and the green heart of Helsinki.
5 minutes
6
Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue
Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a Finland-Swedish author, national poet, and priest. His statue was designed and sculpted by his son Walter Runeberg.
2 minutes
7
Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)
The Svenska Teatern is the Swedish National Theatre. All of the performances are in Swedish, Finland's second official language;
3 minutes
8
The Three Smiths Statue
The Three Smiths have been interpreted to represent a variety of things, including human labor and interpersonal cooperation.
5 minutes
9
University of Helsinki, Main Building
Carl Ludvig Engel designed the university's Main Building, which was completed in 1832. It faces the Cathedral and the Government's Palace and is located next to Senate Square in Helsinki's neoclassical center.