Hidden Gems of Katajanokka

Join us for a walking tour into the heart of Helsinki's Katajanokka.
During this tour, we will visit historical landmarks starting in Senate Square, then continuing towards Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Tove Jansson and The Moomins, the Ice Breaker ships, Art Nouveau, and some fun anecdotes and stories, some beautiful views, and recommendations.

The tour covers the story of how Helsinki was transformed under the Russian Tsars from a small fishing village into the capital of Finland. We will explore how Katajanokka went from being the playground of sailors and crooks to the playground of the bourgeoisie.

This tour is a great complement to our free tour, check our profile for more :)

The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes

Guide: Red Umbrella Tours

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10,000+ Online Reviews.. MULTIPLE tour times EVERY day in Spanish & English - with even more tours offered in Summer! We are RED UMBRELLA TOURS – a group of friends, who give tours to those visiting Helsinki, Turku and Tallinn for the first time, or who want to get a better understanding of the city. JOIN OUR TOURS to discover a side of the city you won’t see on other tours - with insights into daily life, talks about our history, discussion on architecture, and a lot more. SPACES ARE LIMITED AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, so BOOK YOUR PLACE while you can!

6 stops

1.9 km walking

1 hour and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Hallituskatu, 00170 Helsinki, FinlandThe guide will be carrying a Red Umbrella and a name badge.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Plaza del SenadoStart point of the tour.

2

Outside visit

Market Square

3

Outside visit

Uspenskin katedraali

6 stops

1.9 km walking

1 hour and 45 minutes

Meeting point:Hallituskatu, 00170 Helsinki, FinlandThe guide will be carrying a Red Umbrella and a name badge.Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Plaza del SenadoStart point of the tour.

2

Outside visit

Market Square

3

Outside visit

Uspenskin katedraali

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.