(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Helsinki Walking Tour - Small Group

153 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 153 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Helsinki, Finland

Loading Options

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

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!

What's Included

  • Native guide's service
  • Snacks
See 1 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

00170 Helsinki
Finland

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Töölönlahdenkatu
00100 Helsinki, Finland

We'll finish in front of the Central Library of Helsinki, it's a 5-minute walk from the Railway Station and a 15-minute walk from the starting point of the tour.

What To Expect

Senate Square

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?
Read more

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Helsinki Cathedral

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?
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bank of 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?
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saatytalo

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.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uspenski Cathedral (Pass By)

The largest Orthodox Cathedral of North-Western Europe. Why is is located in a Lutheran country though?
Read more

Allas Sea Pool

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.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kauppatori

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.
Read more

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Esplanadi Park

Picturesque Parisian style park in the heart of Helsinki. Here you'll meet the statue that seagulls love the most.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Helsinki Central Railway Station

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.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Library Oodi

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.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 8 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Helsinki Walking Tour – Small Group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-311159P2

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
153 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 153 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
153
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

3-Day Helsinki Deluxe Tour with Pickup

3-Day Helsinki Deluxe Tour with Pickup

1
 3 days  Hotel pickup offered  Instant Confirmation
from
US$915.13

Private Helsinki City Tour with Authentic Sauna Experience

Private Helsinki City Tour with Authentic Sauna Experience

New To The Site!
 4 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$597.35

VIP Tour Helsinki by Mercedes Vclass with Private Guide

VIP Tour Helsinki by Mercedes Vclass with Private Guide

New To The Site!
 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$328.54

Romance in Porvoo - Walking Tour

Romance in Porvoo - Walking Tour

New To The Site!
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$161.29

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki

A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki

 2 hours 15 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$24.03

Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks
Likely to Sell Out

Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

 4 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$117

Helsinki walking tour with a city planner

Helsinki walking tour with a city planner

 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$57.67

Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour with return Cruise tickets

Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour with return Cruise tickets

 13 to 14 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$197.13

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Native guide's service
  • Snacks

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.