Helsinki's Urban Vision: Walk with a City Planner
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We'll walk together in the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why is there a statue of a Russian Tsar on the Senate Square? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? Why do Helsinkians have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.
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JaneAnn_K, 10/8/2025 8:27:58 AM
A great history of Finland and Helsinki. Our guide, Emek, was knowledgeable and interesting. Wear comfortable shoes.
Cara_B, 9/24/2025 12:53:54 AM
A nice overview of Helsinki history, architecture and current affairs. Emek was personable and knowledgeable.
Vickibma, 9/14/2025 9:22:22 AM
This was a great experience... Helsinki is filled with magnificent buildings. Emek showed us how the political influences of Sweden and Russia were evident in the style of the buildings of different periods, giving us an enlightening picture of the history of Finland.
James_K, 9/5/2025 1:51:03 AM
Emek has an encyclopedic knowledge of Helsinki, Finland, and the region in general. Also, a great sense of humor. Emek had narratives to tell but handled every comment and question fully. We enjoyed the tour immensely and recommend unreservedly.
emmalinejo, 9/1/2025 4:19:26 PM
Tour starting point was easy to find and we had a small group of American and Australian tourists. Emek is so knowledgeable about Helsinki! He tells you a lot of the history of the city to start out and then shows you some of the famous Finnish architectural landmarks. We learned quite a bit about the library culture in Helsinki with a stop at the gorgeous public library. Emek is available to ask any questions you have about the city or Finland. Truly a fascinating tour!
normj512, 8/13/2025 12:24:14 PM
A fun, friendly, and incredibly informative tour with a great guide who can talk about just about anything you might be interested in! This tour made me seriously want to move to Helsinki.
O6060UTdavids, 8/13/2025 11:33:12 AM
I highly recommend Emek’s tour of Helsinki. He is very knowledgeable about Finnish history, culture, and politics, and delivers a lot of information about both Helsinki and Finland more broadly with personality and wit. I enjoyed the fact that it was a small international group of travelers with lots of interaction between both Emek and the guests and among the guests. The tour stays within the central district of the city but covers a lot of content over three hours. It was very conversational and flexible rather than highly scripted. Probably the best tour of this sort that I have ever taken.
juliematlofk, 7/25/2025 5:51:19 AM
Emek led us on an insightful, informative walk through Helsinki. We thought he was terrific and would recommend this tour!
jsh326, 6/29/2025 2:06:14 PM
What a super tour! Don't miss this opportunity - not many walking tours offer this depth of knowledge. Emek was well-educated, personable, and accommodating. He has an infectious love of Finland! I don't think you will find a better introduction to Helsinki than Emek's tour. Emek, thank you for teaching us all you did. It was such a pleasure, and your grounding set the tone for our whole Scandinavian adventure. (For some reason, I couldn't post on Get Your Guide too.)
Krish_K, 6/28/2025 6:14:29 AM
Guide was very nice and explained the history of Helsinki with great attitude. It’s a great experience.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Departure point
Meeting point address: Aleksanterinkatu 9B, 00100, Helsinki. The meeting point is the corner of Aleksanterinkatu street and Kluuvikatu street, in front of Aleksanterinkatu no 9B, Nanso Clothing Store (outside). Guide will be waiting for you at this point.Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund