Helsinki Walking Tour with a City Planner
by Ataman Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€96Overview
The tour begins with a three-hour walking exploration of Helsinki’s city center, accompanied by a local city planner. Participants visit Senate Square and learn about the statue of the Russian Tsar located there. The guide points out the statue disliked by seagulls and explains where plague victims were buried. The route includes the largest Orthodox cathedral in a predominantly Lutheran country and a stop where the best salmon soup is recommended. The guide discusses local traditions such as why people cheer for opponents of the Swedish football team and why picnics are held on graves. The walk continues past sites connected to 1880s bohemians, the church built inside granite rock, Lenin’s hiding place during his escape from Tsarist Russia, and the influence of a Finnish architect on American skyscraper design. Along the way, the tour visits Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Old Market Hall, Esplanadi Park, the Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue, the Swedish Theater, Helsinki Central Railway Station, Helsinki Music Centre, Central Library Oodi, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Finlandia Hall, Parliament of Finland, Amos Rex, Ateneum Art Museum, and the Finnish National Theater. Each stop is accompanied by detailed explanations about its history, culture, and significance. The tour focuses on lesser-known yet important locations rather than typical tourist spots. A local guide leads the entire walking tour. Food, drinks, transportation to and from the attractions, and gratuities are not included. The tour runs regardless of weather, so participants should dress accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Senate Square
Pass by Senate Square, a central area in the city.
15 min
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at Helsinki Cathedral, a major landmark and symbol of the city.
15 min
Walk-by
Walk-by a location relevant to the tour’s narrative.
5 min
Uspenski Cathedral
Pass by Uspenski Cathedral.
10 min
Old Market Hall
Explore Old Market Hall, a traditional market spot with local foods.
10 min
Esplanadi Park
Walk through Esplanadi Park, a popular green space in the city.
10 min
Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue
Pass by the statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
5 min
Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)
Pass by the Swedish Theater, an important cultural venue.
5 min
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Visit Helsinki Central Railway Station, a key transport hub.
10 min
Helsinki Music Centre
Stop at Helsinki Music Centre, a concert venue and cultural center.
Central Library Oodi
Visit Central Library Oodi, a modern public library.
15 min
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
See Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, featuring modern art exhibitions.
Finlandia Hall
Pass by Finlandia Hall, a congress and event venue.
Parliament of Finland
View the Parliament of Finland building.
Amos Rex
Visit Amos Rex, an art museum with contemporary exhibitions.
Walk-by
Walk-by a location relevant to the tour’s narrative.
Ateneum Art Museum
Pass by Ateneum Art Museum.
Finnish National Theater (Suomen Kansallisteatteri)
Pass by the Finnish National Theater, a historic venue for performing arts.
Meeting point
Meeting point address: Aleksanterinkatu 9B, 00100, Helsinki. The meeting point is the corner of Aleksanterinkatu street and Kluuvikatu street, in front of Aleksanterinkatu no 9B, Nanso Clothing Store (outside). Guide will be waiting for you at this point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Helsinki Walking Tour with a City Planner
by Ataman Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€96Overview
The tour begins with a three-hour walking exploration of Helsinki’s city center, accompanied by a local city planner. Participants visit Senate Square and learn about the statue of the Russian Tsar located there. The guide points out the statue disliked by seagulls and explains where plague victims were buried. The route includes the largest Orthodox cathedral in a predominantly Lutheran country and a stop where the best salmon soup is recommended. The guide discusses local traditions such as why people cheer for opponents of the Swedish football team and why picnics are held on graves. The walk continues past sites connected to 1880s bohemians, the church built inside granite rock, Lenin’s hiding place during his escape from Tsarist Russia, and the influence of a Finnish architect on American skyscraper design. Along the way, the tour visits Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Old Market Hall, Esplanadi Park, the Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue, the Swedish Theater, Helsinki Central Railway Station, Helsinki Music Centre, Central Library Oodi, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Finlandia Hall, Parliament of Finland, Amos Rex, Ateneum Art Museum, and the Finnish National Theater. Each stop is accompanied by detailed explanations about its history, culture, and significance. The tour focuses on lesser-known yet important locations rather than typical tourist spots. A local guide leads the entire walking tour. Food, drinks, transportation to and from the attractions, and gratuities are not included. The tour runs regardless of weather, so participants should dress accordingly.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Senate Square
Pass by Senate Square, a central area in the city.
15 min
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at Helsinki Cathedral, a major landmark and symbol of the city.
15 min
Walk-by
Walk-by a location relevant to the tour’s narrative.
5 min
Uspenski Cathedral
Pass by Uspenski Cathedral.
10 min
Old Market Hall
Explore Old Market Hall, a traditional market spot with local foods.
10 min
Esplanadi Park
Walk through Esplanadi Park, a popular green space in the city.
10 min
Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue
Pass by the statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
5 min
Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)
Pass by the Swedish Theater, an important cultural venue.
5 min
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Visit Helsinki Central Railway Station, a key transport hub.
10 min
Helsinki Music Centre
Stop at Helsinki Music Centre, a concert venue and cultural center.
Central Library Oodi
Visit Central Library Oodi, a modern public library.
15 min
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
See Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, featuring modern art exhibitions.
Finlandia Hall
Pass by Finlandia Hall, a congress and event venue.
Parliament of Finland
View the Parliament of Finland building.
Amos Rex
Visit Amos Rex, an art museum with contemporary exhibitions.
Walk-by
Walk-by a location relevant to the tour’s narrative.
Ateneum Art Museum
Pass by Ateneum Art Museum.
Finnish National Theater (Suomen Kansallisteatteri)
Pass by the Finnish National Theater, a historic venue for performing arts.
Meeting point
Meeting point address: Aleksanterinkatu 9B, 00100, Helsinki. The meeting point is the corner of Aleksanterinkatu street and Kluuvikatu street, in front of Aleksanterinkatu no 9B, Nanso Clothing Store (outside). Guide will be waiting for you at this point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.