Helsinki Walking Tour - Small Group
Overview
Would you like to explore Helsinki like a local? Keep on reading!
Forget those crowded and impersonal touristy tours and join this walking tour to experience Helsinki in a fun and informative way. All the tours are be led by me, Jonna, a local helsinkian and the founder of Rento Helsinki Tours.
You’ll get to explore Helsinki’s sights at an easy-going pace and learn about the country’s history, culture, and society. You’ll get to ask all of your questions, and as the group size is limited to 8, you’ll get more interaction with your guide. You’ll hear stories that only a person born and raised in Finland would know about. After the tour, you’ll know why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki? Is Finland really the happiest country in the world? When do Finns gather in the market square to swim in a fountain? What’s the “unicorn block”? Is Finnish that difficult to learn?
Join this tour to get a real idea of Helsinki, instead of the touristic one!
Forget those crowded and impersonal touristy tours and join this walking tour to experience Helsinki in a fun and informative way. All the tours are be led by me, Jonna, a local helsinkian and the founder of Rento Helsinki Tours.
You’ll get to explore Helsinki’s sights at an easy-going pace and learn about the country’s history, culture, and society. You’ll get to ask all of your questions, and as the group size is limited to 8, you’ll get more interaction with your guide. You’ll hear stories that only a person born and raised in Finland would know about. After the tour, you’ll know why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki? Is Finland really the happiest country in the world? When do Finns gather in the market square to swim in a fountain? What’s the “unicorn block”? Is Finnish that difficult to learn?
Join this tour to get a real idea of Helsinki, instead of the touristic one!
Inclusions
- Native guide's service
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Senate Square, Aleksanterinkatu, Hallituskatu, Helsinki Finland
The most important square of the city and the postcard view of Helsinki. Here we'll see the Helsinki Cathedral, the old Senate, the University of Helsinki, the National Library and the Statue of Alexander the II. On the Senate Square you'll learn about Helsinki's past, how did the city develop from a tiny fisherman town into a bustling capital of Finland?
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29, Helsinki Finland
Helsinki's main sight, the mighty Helsinki Cathedral, inaugurated in 1852. Join this tour and you'll learn anecdotes about this famous building. The architect of Helsinki Cathedral actually hated Helsinki, what's the deal with that?What's the major religion of Finland? When do Finns gather to do picnics at the staircase in front of the cathedral?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Bank of Finland, Snellmaninaukio, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
The Bank of Finland, a building from 1883 right behind the Helsinki Cathedral. Here you'll meet te statue J.V Snellman, a 19th century poet and philosopher who influenced heavily to the nationalistic movement of pre-independent Finland.
You'll also learn, why is there big bullet holes in Snellman's statue?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saatytalo, Snellmaninkatu 9-11, Helsinki 00170 Finland
The House of the Estate is a stunning neo-renassaince building, were the different estates of 19th century Finland gathered to discuss politics. On this stop, you'll learn about Finland's political system.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland
The largest Orthodox Cathedral of North-Western Europe. Why is is located in a Lutheran country though?
Stop At: Allas Sea Pool, Katajanokanlaituri 2a, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
This stop is dedicated to talk about SAUNA. Finns favorite past time, and that one thing that all the Finns share love towards. You'll learn about the importance of saunas in our every day life, and also you'll learn what is the sauna etiquette.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kauppatori, Helsinki 00170 Finland
The famous Helsinki Market Square. Loved among tourists and locals. We'll pass through the market, and talk about Finnish Gastronomy. In the market square you'll also see the President's Palace and the Helsinki City Hall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Esplanadi Park, Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki 00130 Finland
Picturesque Parisian style park in the heart of Helsinki. Here you'll meet the statue that seagulls love the most.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Helsinki Central Railway Station, Kaivokatu 1, Helsinki 00100 Finland
Helsinki Central Railway Station from 1919, by a famous Finnish architect, Eliel Saarinen. We'll pass by it and comment about the wide and incredible railway network of Finland. On the Railway Square you'll also see our National Gallery, Ateneum and the National Theater of Finland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Central Library Oodi, Toolonlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki 00100 Finland
The last (and the best) stop of the tour. Oodi Central Library is considered one of the best public libraries of the world, and for me personally, I consider it my second living room. Have you ever seen a library with recording studios, 3-D printers, lunch restaurant, boardgames and sawing machines? Not to forget the books obviously. To finish the tour, you'll get an extensive library tour, and I promise you'll be amazed by this library.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Senate Square, Aleksanterinkatu, Hallituskatu, Helsinki Finland
The most important square of the city and the postcard view of Helsinki. Here we'll see the Helsinki Cathedral, the old Senate, the University of Helsinki, the National Library and the Statue of Alexander the II. On the Senate Square you'll learn about Helsinki's past, how did the city develop from a tiny fisherman town into a bustling capital of Finland?
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29, Helsinki Finland
Helsinki's main sight, the mighty Helsinki Cathedral, inaugurated in 1852. Join this tour and you'll learn anecdotes about this famous building. The architect of Helsinki Cathedral actually hated Helsinki, what's the deal with that?What's the major religion of Finland? When do Finns gather to do picnics at the staircase in front of the cathedral?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Bank of Finland, Snellmaninaukio, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
The Bank of Finland, a building from 1883 right behind the Helsinki Cathedral. Here you'll meet te statue J.V Snellman, a 19th century poet and philosopher who influenced heavily to the nationalistic movement of pre-independent Finland.
You'll also learn, why is there big bullet holes in Snellman's statue?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Saatytalo, Snellmaninkatu 9-11, Helsinki 00170 Finland
The House of the Estate is a stunning neo-renassaince building, were the different estates of 19th century Finland gathered to discuss politics. On this stop, you'll learn about Finland's political system.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland
The largest Orthodox Cathedral of North-Western Europe. Why is is located in a Lutheran country though?
Stop At: Allas Sea Pool, Katajanokanlaituri 2a, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
This stop is dedicated to talk about SAUNA. Finns favorite past time, and that one thing that all the Finns share love towards. You'll learn about the importance of saunas in our every day life, and also you'll learn what is the sauna etiquette.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kauppatori, Helsinki 00170 Finland
The famous Helsinki Market Square. Loved among tourists and locals. We'll pass through the market, and talk about Finnish Gastronomy. In the market square you'll also see the President's Palace and the Helsinki City Hall.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Esplanadi Park, Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki 00130 Finland
Picturesque Parisian style park in the heart of Helsinki. Here you'll meet the statue that seagulls love the most.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Helsinki Central Railway Station, Kaivokatu 1, Helsinki 00100 Finland
Helsinki Central Railway Station from 1919, by a famous Finnish architect, Eliel Saarinen. We'll pass by it and comment about the wide and incredible railway network of Finland. On the Railway Square you'll also see our National Gallery, Ateneum and the National Theater of Finland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Central Library Oodi, Toolonlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki 00100 Finland
The last (and the best) stop of the tour. Oodi Central Library is considered one of the best public libraries of the world, and for me personally, I consider it my second living room. Have you ever seen a library with recording studios, 3-D printers, lunch restaurant, boardgames and sawing machines? Not to forget the books obviously. To finish the tour, you'll get an extensive library tour, and I promise you'll be amazed by this library.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Emls_B
May 2022
DON'T go with the big groups! Opt for Jonna! You won't regret it. Listen, ask questions, have conversations and enjoy the views.
DON'T go with the big groups! Opt for Jonna! You won't regret it. Listen, ask questions, have conversations and enjoy the views.Charlene_K
April 2022
We loved our walking tour with Jonna, who is a really cool, fun and interesting person. We loved that Jonna took us into some of the buildings on the tour, as opposed to standing outside talking about them. Jonna is extremely knowledgable and we would definitely recommend this tour to see some gr...
We loved our walking tour with Jonna, who is a really cool, fun and interesting person. We loved that Jonna took us into some of the buildings on the tour, as opposed to standing outside talking about them. Jonna is extremely knowledgable and we would definitely recommend this tour to see some great sights in Helsinki and learn about the history, culture and language of Helsinki.LisaMarie_R
April 2022
The tour featured key historical sites and cool tidbits about Finnish culture. I thoroughly enjoyed the insightful conversations about geopolitical and cultural aspects of Helsinki. I found Jonna very warm and engaging, always eager to give explanations/ anecdotes. I recommend this tour to histor...
The tour featured key historical sites and cool tidbits about Finnish culture. I thoroughly enjoyed the insightful conversations about geopolitical and cultural aspects of Helsinki. I found Jonna very warm and engaging, always eager to give explanations/ anecdotes. I recommend this tour to history buffs and to anyone curious about Helsinki culture. Definitely the highlight of my short trip to Finland.Kate_H
March 2022
Jonna is a fantastic tour guide! Smart and fun and a great story teller. I highly recommend! I’ve worked on cruise ships 7+ years and I’ve had great tours and less great tours; this is a great one.
Jonna is a fantastic tour guide! Smart and fun and a great story teller. I highly recommend! I’ve worked on cruise ships 7+ years and I’ve had great tours and less great tours; this is a great one.Dean_M
February 2022
Had one day in Helsinki and wanted to get to know the city as best I could in a short time. Jonna accomplished this for me, by both her engaging personality and knowledge of a town she is clearly proud of. Prior to the tour I told Jonna I was a bit of a history nerd, and she accommodated me with ...
Had one day in Helsinki and wanted to get to know the city as best I could in a short time. Jonna accomplished this for me, by both her engaging personality and knowledge of a town she is clearly proud of. Prior to the tour I told Jonna I was a bit of a history nerd, and she accommodated me with plenty of Helsinki history as well as contemporary aspects of the city. Highly recommend this tour.Kitmcfarland
December 2021
Jonna was great. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and open to questions and discussion. It was like meeting up with a friend who showed us around her hometown.
Jonna was great. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and open to questions and discussion. It was like meeting up with a friend who showed us around her hometown.