Discover Helsinki Free Tour

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Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
ALEXANDER II STATUE, SENATE SQUARE - look for the RED UMBRELLA!
Languages
English
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Overview

Multiple start times DAILY

Meeting point:
ALEXANDER II STATUE, SENATE SQUARE
Look for: RED UMBRELLA!

Join our knowledgeable guides to explore all Helsinki has to offer in 2-2.5 hours! We aim to show you the BEST of Helsinki, so that you can maximize your stay.

This compact tour is perfect for the first-time traveler to Helsinki. We not only show you the best sights and photo opportunities, but we also tell you what it's like to live in Finland, what foods to try, where you can visit during your stay. A little about our history, our education, & much more.

And the best part is, it's FREE TO JOIN! Voluntary tips can be left at the final stop of the tour, by cash or card.

PLACES WE VISIT: (route may vary due to accessibility on the day):

Helsinki Main Cathedral / Senate Square
National Library of Finland
University of Helsinki
Uspenski Cathedral
Katajonokka Island
Port of Helsinki Viewpoint
Kauppatori
Esplanade Park
Central Railway Station
Oodi Library

LARGE GROUPS OF 5+ SHOULD CONTACT US BEFORE TRYING TO BOOK A PLACE ON THE TOUR.

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Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Uspenski Cathedral
  • The National Library of Finland
  • Senate Square
  • Port of Helsinki
  • Helsinki Central Library Oodi
  • Finnish House of Nobility
  • Esplanadi
  • Tove Jansson Park
  • Beautiful Architecture
  • Learn about History
  • Culture of Helsinki
  • Quirky local places
  • Friendly and knowledgeable guides!

Meeting point

ALEXANDER II STATUE, SENATE SQUARE - look for the RED UMBRELLA!

On arrival

How to find the guide:

The meeting point is at the STATUE OF ALEXANDER II, SENATE SQUARE.

- Look for our guides with the RED UMBRELLA

- Please arrive a couple of minutes early - the tour starts precisely on time!

Things to note

A medium fitness level is required, as we will be on our feet for around 2 hours. There is also some stair climbing (such as the Uspenski Cathedral) and occasionally walking on some uneven surfaces.

Rating
9.6
Organisation
9.8
Atmosphere
9.7
Content
9.7
Guide
9.8
Usefulness
9.7
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Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
“Excellent free tour”
Bianca was lovely and gave us lots of interesting and useful information. Good group size and saw all the top sights. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
“A very useful glimpse of Helsinki ”
Thank you. Bianca made our short layover in Helsinki worthwhile, and because of that, we will come back for a longer stay. The tour was very interesting and made us want to know more about Finland.
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Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
“Insightful ”
The tour was very interesting and insightful. Recommended for a quick peek in Helsinki.
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Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025
“Helsinki review ”
Alex was really kind and prepared. He arrived to the meeting point in time, and the red umbrella wasn’t a joke. He shared a tons of info about the city, and history. I would recommend this service to anyone.
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Reviewed on Apr 01, 2025
“Positive experience ”
A lot of interesting facts about Finnish culture and history. Definitely recommend the tour if it's your first time in Finland.
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Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025
“Relaxed and enjoyable tour”
Was an informative and fun tour, thank you
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Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025
“Super !”
Stefan was a great guide! Lots of historical and cultural anecdotes about Helsinki and Finland. I'd recommend!!
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Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
“Helsinki walking tour”
Excellent tour with Stephan as our guide. Great way to see the city.
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
“Tour of Helsinki ”
Stefan was fantastic. Clear and simple to understand the history, his jokes and his explanation. Very happy to have met him for this tour.
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
“Amazing!”
It was great to get to know Helsinki with Diego's help. He knows Finnish culture well. I really recommend the tour.
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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