Helsinki: Essential City Highlights Walking Tour
Explore the Finnish capital on a guided walking tour of Helsinki. Learn about the city's history and culture as you stroll through the streets of the city center. Meet your guide in the impressive Senate Square which is surrounded by sights like the iconic White Church, the University of Helsinki, and the Government Palace. Begin your adventure in Old Helsinki, where you can uncover Finland's fascinating Russian and Swedish past. Pass through streets that are full of history and charm on your way to the Market Square, the cultural and gastronomic center of Helsinki. At the old Market, take a 20-minute break to try out the local foods, drinks, or check for souvenirs. Continue on Esplanadi boulevard, where you are invited to appreciate its large offering of Finnish design products before reaching the Central Station Square. Enjoy the urban center of the city as you see the Central Station, the Ateneum, and the city's artistic heart, National Theater. Finally, arrive at Citizen's Square, where the new Central Library Oodi, the House of Music, Finlandia Hall, and the Kiasma Museum comprise the most modern face of Finland. Hear about Finland's literature, society, customs, and everyday life in an engaging way as you walk. The cherry on the top will be visiting the magnificent library of the future, Oodi. Feel free to ask about anything and share your own experiences along the way. Get information and recommendations on what to see, eat, experience, and buy while visiting the city.