The White Umbrella Free Tour.
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 (exterior only):
- The Senate Square (Senaatintori)
- The Cathedral
- The Senate/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
- Pohjola Insurance Building 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.