Essential Helsinki Free Tour

Welcome to Helsinki , the capital of the country that consumes the most coffee, has a famous model of education and a very popular karaoke scene!

During the tour, we will get to know the history of Helsinki and Finland in a dynamic and fun way , walking through the most emblematic parts of the city. The tour starts at the famous Senate Square , where the Helsinki Cathedral , the University of Helsinki and the old Senate are located. We will learn about the country's past and how Helsinki went from being a small fishing village to a great capital.

We explore the National Bank of Finland and the Estates House , where we will learn about Finnish politics , contemporary and past. We are also going to reflect on the evolution of our language, Finnish .

Before reaching the port and the market square, we will walk through the oldest quarter of the city , and we will see the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. Why is this orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country?

In the Market Square we will talk about Finnish gastronomy , and Finnish cultural heritage: the sauna. Next to the market square is the famous Esplanadi park , which was inspired by the Champs Elysees in Paris. Passing the park, we will see the statue of the poet that the seagulls love the most in the city.

Finland is known to the world for its education system , social assistance, and high taxes. We will be covering these topics during tour stops as well as giving clues as to why Finland is the happiest country in the world .