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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
Hidden Gems of Katajanokka
Hello stranger! We're Ana, Daniel, Ed, Marcelo, Paco and Virginia here to take you on a journey through Helsinki! We're passionate about Helsinki's culture, history and architecture, we love showing people around and showing off the essential sights as well as the quirks of our new hometown. We're the ones with the pink umbrellas, see you in the square!
Tour description
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 :)
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:Hallituskatu, 00170 Helsinki, FinlandHallituskatu, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
The guide will be carrying a pink umbrella and a name badge.
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1Outside visitPlaza del Senado
Start point of the tour.
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2Outside visitMarket Square
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3Outside visitUspenskin katedraali
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4Outside visitIcebreaker in the summer
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5Outside visitKatajanokan Vankila
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6Outside visitOld Customs House
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).