A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Hello or Terve!
- Why are Finns so crazy about sauna?
- Is Finland really the happiest country in the world?
Join my Finntastic walking tour to learn about the Finnish culture, food, history, and way of life in a fun and also informative way!
Please go through the tour details (itinerary, duration, Notes, etc.) before booking.
Notes:
* Not suitable for kids on stroller, wheelchair, and those with difficulties in walking (Ability to take steps and walk for 4km is required),
* Not suitable for those with hearing difficulties,
* Pets are not allowed,
* Please register a valid phone number with WhatsApp,
* Group size: 5-30 people, and the guide has a voice amplifier,
* We run the tour shine or rain, please check the weather forecast and dress accordingly (we cancel and refund in super bad/cold weather),
* We don´t accept refund requests due to no-show (any reasons such as rain, snow, wind, flight/cruise/ferry cancellation or delay, going to a wrong meeting point)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 people with walking difficulties
Not suitable for people with hearing difficulties
For the sake of other members, please do not come to the tour if you are sick
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Senate Square
Senate square (Senaatintori in Finnish) 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! (we don’t go inside the church in the summers because of its 10€ entry fee. It´s closed on Sundays, most Saturdays, and in public holidays)
What‘s Included
Professional authorised Helsinki Guide
Liability Insurance
Tip to the guide (recommended)
Entry fees
Foods, Snacks, Water
Insurance
Options
Walking Tour in Helsinki
Reviews
712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do tour in Helsinki
CAM1202,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have done more tours around the world than we can count and this tour is among the best we have experienced. I am always skeptical about "cheaply" priced group tours with no maximum number of participants, but this tour was surprisingly great. Matti was an amazing guide. One of the best we have encountered anywhere. He was very knowledgeable and provided great insights into Finnish history, architecture and culture. We had no idea how interesting and different Finnish culture was! He provided so much information in a friendly, interesting and often humorous way. Don't even give it a second thought - just book this tour! It is a must for anyone visiting Helsinki.
Great walking tour of Helsinki!
Aquino C,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was easy to find with the blue and white striped umbrella! Walking tour is mostly outside with some stops inside to warm up. Easy walking, minimal steps. Also easy to hear and understand in English as guide had a microphone headset. Learn about Finnish history and culture and see important sites along the way -with a lot of humor too! Excellent intro to Helsinki and Finland. Highly recommend!
Top class city tour
Trousers99,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having had many tours in the past I can safely say this was one of the best. Informative, with the right dose of humour and a guide able to answer all our questions (as well as teach us some Finnish). Highly recommended
A perfect introduction to Helsinki
Paulzy,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour and a perfect introduction to Helsinki - Matti is an excellent guide. Friendly and welcoming, and provided lots of fascinating information about Helsinki and Finland. Great tips for places to see and things to do after the tour. And a great tour for solo travellers too. Kiitos!
Intro to Helsinki
Cynthia W,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great first day introduction to Helsinki- history, fun facts, walking inside & outdoors- Matte was wonderful!
1st Review After Years of Traveling
Kathleen H,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I never leave reviews. I felt compelled as Matti was an excellent, engaging, entertaining guide. All the prior reviews are accurate and you’ll thoroughly enjoy this walking tour!
Brilliant and entertaining!
Rae C,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour for my first morning in Helsinki and it was an excellent introduction to the streets and buildings of the city centre. I particularly enjoyed Matti’s stories about Finnish history and culture. I feel I really learned more about Finland than if I had just visited on my own. Matti is an engaging and amusing guide. His English is immaculate. Overall I thought the tour was great value for money and a great way to find your feet in Helsinki.
Great tour. Our guide...
Susan S,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide gave us a good, succinct history of Finland and great insight into life there today. He was personable and funny.
We participated in the...
LorenzoSieni,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We joined the tour with a small group of 10 people. Our guide was friendly and prepared introduced us to the city both from a historical and socio-cultural point of view. The tour is well organized with a half stop at a coffee shop. It also provided us with ideas for activities to do the following days. Thank you!
Great experience. Recommended.
MistaMeldrew,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toured with Matti. Excellent. Entertaining and informative, Gave an excellent overview of Helsinki history, local geography, and the people and their customs - all done in an interesting and personable way. Also compassionate - made sure we kept warm, including a coffee stop, as it was some -20 degrees C. Matti - I promise we will henceforth always pronounce 'Sauna' correctly!! Recommended.
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