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3 hours
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You don't need to take a typical tourist tour to explore Helsinki. Join me on an exclusive adventure that provides excitement and unforgettable experiences at every step. Prepare to discover the real essence of Helsinki beyond the ordinary tourist attractions, where each street corner has a story and every interaction leaves a remarkable impact. Your journey in Helsinki begins with me, a PhD student, offering boundless exploration opportunities and turning everyday moments into extraordinary memories.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Senate Square
Senate Square is the main tourist attraction of the town, where the history of modern Helsinki begins. Here we will find out what are the three beautiful buildings around me!
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral is the most famous landmark in the town and we will get to enter together and learn a bit about the religious mindset in the country.
3-hour local guide
Food and drinks
Transportation
Tip or gratuity
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Marta5109,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was the best tour we have ever been on. The tour covered history, culture, politics and architecture. We saw a variety of different styles of buildings from the very old to the latest beautiful modern library. A truly inspiring tour. Our guide, Zana was absolutely delightful.
Bonnie M,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Friendly, well informed guide. We saw historic & pertinent sites that emphasized the history & gov structure of Finland. We visited libraries & shared spaces. We walked throughout the city. Beautiful tour & very informative as to Finnish socialization
Jason B,,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
The highlight of this tour was learning about the Finnish way of life and culture rather than just breezing through the major sights. We saw and learnt heaps.
ShamalaR R,,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
Zana Balikci's city tour of Helsinki is a trip not to be missed. Not only did he focus on the history of the various buildings and their architectural influence, he even took us inside 3 libraries: Helsingin Yliopisto, Oodi Library and Academic bookshop. If you're a book lover, these places are "treasure coves" which shouldn't be missed, and Zana's knowledge of these places is laudable. Besides, he even recommended the "must-try" food items at Kaartinkaupunki. A value for money tour with a great guide.
Relax743593,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The guide was informed and excellent in his presentation, as well as friendly and engaging. We are a couple in our 70’s traveling with our 14-year-old grandson from the USA and all three of us enjoyed the tour immensely.
John W,,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
Super knowledgeable, very friendly and fun. We had a great walking tour! Lots of information and a beautiful city! Highly recommend!!
Karen S,,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
Knowledgeable guide, covers a good span of topics of life in Finland. Good explanation and exposure to the Finnish way of life. Took us inside many public spaces, including libraries and community centers. Willing to answer any questions and Dana was a very pleasant guide.
LeeG51,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Focused on architecture. Very fast paced. Would have preferred to get more of a sociologist’s perspective on the country’s people and their history
vwongw,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My family went on a 3hrs walking tour in Helsinki. Our tour guide, Zana, gives us a good orientation around the city. The walking tour is highly recommended to any first timer to Helsinki. Apart fron the walking tour, one can also purchase HSL day ticket where you can easily travel by the tram, metro train, etc in the city.
Roving59260900985,,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour. The guide is outstanding. Great way to learn all about Helsinki and Finland in a short time. Highly recommend.
Operated by Helsinki Dreamdays Walking Tour