Join this architecture walking tour to learn how Helsinki became the city it is today. Admire a wide range of architectural styles.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Learn about the various architectural styles scattered across Helsinki
Gain a deeper appreciation of Helsinki's buildings and structures
Marvel at the beauty of Helsinki's architectural gems

Full description

Helsinki is a gem for architecture enthusiasts. It is difficult to find another urban area that houses such a wide range of architectural styles. Neoclassical, gothic revival, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Nordic classicism, modernism, functionalism, and contemporary styles all coexist in the city center. Different historical periods have definitely left their mark on Helsinki. Join this architecture tour led by an expert guide to marvel at the architectural wonders that Helsinki has to offer. See the National Library of Finland, Central Railway Station, the new Oodi public library, Chapel of Silence, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, the Rock Church, Finlandia Hall, and more. Admire the great works of world-renowned architects, such as Engel and Saarinen.

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Expert guide

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Meeting point

The meeting point is the corner of Aleksanterinkatu street and Kluuvikatu street, in front of Aleksanterinkatu no 9. Guide will be waiting for you at this point.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

Please be prepared to walk 3-4 miles (5-6 km)
Tours operate all year-round, rain or shine

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5 /5

based on 36 reviews

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I truly enjoyed the Ataman tour of Helsinki architecture. Emek was a fantastic guide, providing an engaging narrative of Helsinki history a culture, as reflected in different architectonic styles and movements. He also explained current trends in Finnish architecture, and how they are shaped both by Finnish history and contemporary social influences. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour as a wonderful introduction to Finland history and culture.

May 28, 2023

I can 100% reccomend this tour and the guide. It was a super interesting tour about finnish architects and the buidldings they designed in Helsinki. The guide gave a lot of background to the architects and explained why and how they designed the buildings the way they did. So you could really understand the idea behind the concept of the buildings. We also went into many buildings such as the national library, main station, pohjola and buildings from Alvar Alto.

February 15, 2023

Helsinki: Architecture Walking Tour with Expert

Helsinki: Architecture Walking Tour with Expert

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