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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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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
Unlock the treasures of Helsinki with a Free Walking Tour
******The white umbrella****** ******El paraguas blanco***** ******Der weisse Regenschirm***** *My promise: My tour comprises the most iconic and significant landmarks in Helsinki at a walking distance in 2 hours!* Hey, my name is Kari, I am from Helsinki, Finland. In Helsinki I have been doing walking tours as a freelancer for quite a while. The role of doing walking tours is very appealing to me, because I strongly believe that my personal experience and education make a perfect fit for this job. If you book a free walking tour with me I will certainly not only show you the most famous landmarks in Helsinki but I will also unlock some of the most interesting treasures in Helsinki. I will only advance a few very interesting treasures now like the all year around open air sea swimming pool, the glass house café, the high-end clothing and accessories stores, the hidden tunnels that serve as bunkers and connect the railway station with all 3 largest malls in the city center. If you stay longer in Helsinki I strongly recommend to purchase the Helsinki citypass, which is available on google play and apple store, it will give you free or discounted access to museums, ferries and many more tourist sites. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you and please keep in mind that I am a hobby tour guide!
Tour description
Let’s unlock the treasures of Helsinki, the Mother of the Baltic Sea, with a local from Helsinki, I will tell you many historical facts about the most important landmarks within walking distance in Helsinki and how Finland became a nation.
During my 2 hours tour we will visit:
- The Senate Square (Senaatintori)
- The Cathedral
- The PM’s office building
- The Helsinki University campuses
- The National Library (Saturdays and Sundays closed)
- The House of the Estates
- The Presidential House
- The Uspenski Cathedral
- Market Square/Old Market Hall
- The City Hall (Saturdays and Sundays closed)
- Esplanadi
- Alexander Street
- The Railway Station
- Oodi modern public library
(City of Helsinki recommended and approved sightseeings)
Meeting point:
My preferred meeting point is the Senate Square (Senaatintori), right in the middle of the square you will see the statue of Alexander II, you cannot miss it. You may take the tram number 2,4,5 or 7 and the stop is Senaatintori, public transportation travel zone AB.
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki, FinlandSenaatintori, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
The guy with the White Umbrella on the Senate Square at the statue of Alexander II
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1Outside visitSenate Square
Senaatintori
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2Outside visitHelsinki Cathedral
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3Outside visitUniversity of Helsinki
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4Outside visitThe National Library of Finland
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5Outside visitHouse of the Estates
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6Outside visitUspenskin katedraali
Optional
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7Outside visitPresidentinlinna
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8Outside visitAllas Sea Pool
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9Outside visitMarket Square
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10Outside visitHavis Amanda
Under renovation, the whole fountain and statue was removed in the spring of 2023 and will be restored in 2024.
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11Outside visitEsplanadi
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12Outside visitHelsinki Central Station
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13Outside visitOodi
Optional, time allowing.
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).