The 1st Helsinki Free Tour - Since 2016
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Welcome to Helsinki, a small city with a magical atmosphere! The happiest country has its controversies and those make it quite interesting. Our society peacefully operates under many contradictory ideas and we are proud of it.
Join our walking tour, discover the vibrant nature of a seaside city with iconic structures, beautiful islands, and a great, green urban city! We promise you a memorable experience, presenting sites and stories that are intriguing, enthralling, and unconventional that make the city unique.
We provide an honest local view of the city and make our guests feel at home on ours! We are committed to having a positive impact on nature, society, and economy leaving a low ecological footprint and honoring local cultures.
This is a FREE TOUR, so the small fee that you pay upon booking is to cover the system service costs. Our guides will be happy to accept any tip you want to offer at the end of the tour. You decide our value!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Senate Square
The tour starts at the Senate Square. In the Square you can find the White Church, the Senate palace and the University of Helsinki.
Ritarihuone (Casa della Nobilta)
The Finnish House of Nobility is a beautiful building in the Old Town of Helsinki showcasing Finnish coat of arms on its facade.
What‘s Included
Guided visited and personal assistance before, during and after the visit.
Options
1st Free Tour in Helsinki
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous tour with a charming guide.
Jerry F,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A delightful tour, full of information about the history of Finland and Helsinki with useful pointers about how to enjoy the city today.
Great overview
Art B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice way to see and learn about some of the highlights in he city center. Guide was very informative.
Fantastic Tour
Go728942,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic review. Jola was a fantastic tour guide. Explained everything in detail while keeping it lively and interesting. The two hours passed in a blink !!!
Excellent history and overview of Helsinki
hats61,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Ruslan, did an excellent job sharing the history, as well as showing us the sights of this magnificent city. He was mindful of the cold day and incorporated several indoor stops to warm us up.
Amazing Tour With Most Knowledgeable Guide
Magnificent-Michael,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited Helsinki due to a work event and wanted to use the weekend to get to know some more about the Finnish culture and its history. And that’s exactly what I got: Ruslan, our guide knew basically everything about the city, the country, the culture, the history and gave a lot of interesting Finnish insights. I liked that he did the tour in a very interactive way: he consistently included us, asked questions, let us pose questions whenever we had any, which made the tour fun and memorable. Overall a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!
Thanks for the great tour
Y1659QGannal,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wier had a very interesting and great tour with Ruslan. He told us a lot about Helsinki and also showed the city in a multifaceted way. His English was great and we had a lot of fun.
Freezing and fun walking tour in Helsinki
francescapU7960IO,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined for the free walking tour of Helsinki with Ruslan. The tour was interactive, he explained us regarding the history of Helsinki, the Finnish traditions, such as the student parade, and politics and economics aspects. Considering the cold, Ruslan was attentive , for example he programmed stops indoors (very appreciated), answered to all our questions and made sure we understood everything. We had a really great time and we highly recommend it. Thank you once again!
Of all 3 free tours in Helsinki this is the best
jegorovsaleksandrs,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my 3rd tour in Helsinki. Excellent tour, great locations chosen for viewing. I highly recommend it, especially guide Ruslan. Thank you
Well-paced, informative and fun - but dress warmly if needed.
davidpH7515ZB,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two hour tour of central Helsinki. Well-paced, informative and fun. Highly recommended. One tip - dress for the cold weather if needed. Standing in the shade and wind at zero Celsius does require some preparation. I was ok (having lived in Eastern Canada) but some of the more southerly Europeans on the tour (and their kids) were obviously cold. Which detracts from the experience.
Free Helsinki city trip by Ruslan from Green Cap is an absolute must!
Explorer02507345882,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With a guide you get to know a new city much better. Especially with Ruslan from Green Cap, who enthusiastically told us about Helsinki and Finnish history and culture. Absolutely recommended!
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