A Finntastic Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Overview

Join our Finntastic walking tour to learn about the Finnish culture, food, history, and way of life in a fun and also informative way! Please go through the itinerary, duration, notes before booking. Notes: 1- Tour duration is 2-2,5 hours, please only book if you can stay until the end. 2- NOT SUITABLE for: baby strollers, wheelchair, those with difficulties in walking and hearing (You must have ability to take steps and walk 4km). We can’t slow down the tour for individual participants. 3- Pets are not allowed 4- Please register a valid phone number with WhatsApp 5- Group size: 5-30 people, and the guide has a voice amplifier 6- We run the tour shine or rain, please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly 7- We don´t accept refund requests due to no-show (any reasons such as rain, snow, wind, flight/cruise/ferry cancellation or delay, going to a wrong meeting point)

Itinerary

1. Place du Sénat

   Senate square (Senaatintori in Finnish) is our meeting point, and it is probably the main tourist attraction, where the history of modern Helsinki begins. Here we will discover the three beautiful buildings around us!

   · 20 min

2. Cathédrale d'Helsinki

   Helsinki Cathedral or the White cathedral is the most famous landmark in the city that you have probably seen pictures of. If the church is open, we can go inside and learn about the religious mindset in Finland. If we are lucky, we can also enjoy some music inside the church! (we don’t go inside the church in the summers because of its 10€ entry fee. It´s closed on Sundays, most Saturdays, and in public holidays)

   · 15 min· Admission not included

3. Kauppatori

   "Torille" is a famous Finnish phrase, which means "to the market" ! Let´s visit the market square to find out what that means! What Finns usually eat or drink, and what can you buy from Helsinki to take home with you?

   · 15 min

4. Allas Pool

   We will give you a complete guide to a Finnish sauna and give you some recommendations on the best saunas in the town. Let’s learn why Finns are so crazy about sauna?! Allas sauna is located right next to the Gulf of Finland, so here we’ll also get a nice sea view and talk about Suomenlinna fortree island and how you can visit it after the tour. That is highly recommended place to visit as it is a UNESCO heritage site.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

5. Cathédrale Ouspenski

   Why do we need two Cathedrals in Helsinki? This one looks different than Helsinki Cathedral, let us find out the reason! We will visit this beautiful cathedral from distance, when we visit the market square.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Havis Amanda

   Probably the most famous and the most iconic statue in Helsinki!

   · 10 min

7. Esplanadi Park

   Locally known as Helsinki’s champs de elysee, is home to Kappeli restaurant and Espa music stage. In the middle, stands Runeberg's statue, the national poet of Finland. Here, we will also learn some fun facts about Finland.

   · 15 min

8. The first cafe bar in Helsinki, and probably the reason why Finns are so much in love with coffee and coffee break!

   · 5 min

9. Aleksi is of the main streets in the city center with many beautiful art deco buildings, each of which has a lot of amazing stories to tell about the Finnish culture!

   · 10 min

10. Helsinki Central Railway Station

    Central train station of Helsinki is a beautiful landmark in the city center guarded by four massive statues who have many stories to tell us! We will also pass by two other beautiful buildings: Finland’s national theater and Ateneum museum (Finland’s national gallary).

    · 10 min

11. This is the modern district of the town, surrounded by beautiful post modern buildings, so you will realize why Helsinki was chosen in 2012 as the world’s capital city of design!

    · 10 min

12. Central Library Oodi

    Oodi library is the highlight of the tour, where you will need to change the definition of a library you have on mind, because this is different than any libraries you have ever seen, and it is gonna blow your mind!

    · 15 min

How to use your ticket

- There may be other tours at Senate Square, please take care not to join the wrong one. - We start the tour on time, so please manage to arrive 10-15 min earlier to the meeting point. The guide cannot answer calls or messages once the tour begins. - Refunds are not accepted due to no show, delays, ferry cancellation, cruise ship cancellation, sickness. - In case you have problems finding the tour guide, please contact +358444937522 (before the tour). - We won´t have any toilet/coffee breaks during the tour, so please plan ahead. - Helsinki has cold weather from October to May, so please wear enough layers. Some coffee in thermos bottle can help you keep warm. - In the summer, Helsinki has sharp sunny days, so sunglasses and suncream are essential. Some water in the summer helps you keep hydrated. - Wear appropriate shoes as we will walk around 4 kilometers. We are committed to sustainable tourism, therefore, we have some tips for you: - Tap water in Finland is drinkable and comes with a high quality. We recommend you to bring a reusable bottle and refill it with tap water. - We recommend you to recycle all your bottles and cans. You can recylce them in grocerry stores and get some money back. - We reccommend you to use public transportation to the meeting point. - We recommend you to buy local products, local foods and drinks to help the local economy. You can tip the guide at the end of the tour if you enjoyed the tour. Tips can be paid in cash or by card via our payment machine.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not suitable for people with walking difficulties
• Not suitable for people with hearing difficulties
• For the sake of other members, please do not come to the tour if you are sick

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by Lomatka Travel Company via Viator.