A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki
Moi!
Welcome to my Finntastic walking tour, the best-rated walking tour in Helsinki!
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Join my Finntastic tour to learn about the Finnish culture, history, and lifestyle in a super fun but also very informative way!
Please go through all the tour details (itinerary, duration, Notes, etc.) before booking.
Notes:
- Not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs
- Pets not allowed
- Ability to take steps and walk for 3km is required
- Please register a valid phone number with WhatsApp or imessage.
- Group size: 5-30 people, and the guide talks through an amplifier
Wish to see you on our tour!
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Walking Tour in Helsinki
What's included in A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Senate Square
Senate square is our meeting point, and it is probably the main tourist attraction, where the history of modern Helsinki begins. Here we will discover the three beautiful buildings around us!
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral or the White cathedral is the most famous landmark in the city that you have probably seen pictures of. If the church is open, we can go inside and learn about the religious mindset in Finland. If we are lucky, we can also enjoy some music inside the church! (8€ entry fee in the summers, so we don’t go inside the church in the summer time)
Kauppatori
"Torille" is a famous Finnish phrase, which means "to the market" ! Let´s visit the market square to find out what that means! What Finns usually eat or drink, and what can you buy from Helsinki to take home with you? GULF OF FINLAND AND SUOMENLINNA The gulf of Finland has probably many stories to tell us about Helsinki as it has seen many battles throughout the history. Suomenlinna island is one of the many beautiful islands on the gulf , which is a highly recommended place to visit as it is a UNESCO heritage site. We will of course help you how to get to the island.
Inclusions
- Professional authorised Helsinki Guide
- Tip to the tour guide
- Entry fees
- Foods, Snacks, Water
- Insurance
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for wheelchairs, people with difficulties in walking , strollers, and pets
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet the guide at Senate square, on the bottom of the steps of Helsinki Cathedral. The guide holds a blue sign that reads "Finntastic Walking Tour". Please arrive 10 min early for check-in as we begin the tours on time, and the guide can´t answer calls or messages when the tour begins.
End Points
- The tour ends at Oodi centrali library, next to the central train station, within 15 minutes walking distance from Senate square.
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How to find the guide? Meet me at Senate Square, at the bottom of Helsinki Cathedral steps. Look for "Finntastic Walking Tour" sign. Please note that: - There may be other tours at Senate Square, please take care not to join the wrong one. - We start the tour on time, so please manage to arrive 5-10 min earlier to the meeting point. The guide cannot answer calls or messages once the tour begins. - Refunds are not accepted due to no show. - In case you have problems finding the tour guide, please contact +358444937522 (before the tour). - We won´t have any toilet/coffee breaks during the tour, so please plan ahead. - Helsinki has cold weather from October to May, so please wear enough layers. Some coffee in thermos bottle can help you keep warm. - In the summer, Helsinki has sharp sunny days, so sunglasses and suncream are essential. Some water in the summer helps you keep hydrated. - Wear appropriate shoes as we will walk around 3 kilometers. We are committed to sustainable tourism, therefore, we have some tips for you: - Tap water in Finland is drinkable and comes with a high quality. We recommend you to bring a reusable bottle and refill it with tap water. - We recommend you to recycle all your bottles and cans. You can recylce them in grocerry stores and get some money back. - We reccommend you to use public transportation to the meeting point. - We recommend you to buy local products, local foods and drinks to help the local economy. You can tip the guide at the end of the tour if you enjoyed the tour. Tips can be paid in cash or by card via our payment machine.