Helsinki Architecture Tour with a city planner

📍 Helsinki, Finland

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Helsinki Architecture Tour with a city planner

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Duration3 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

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⏰<4h response

Overview

Helsinki is a gem for architecture enthusiasts. It is impossible to find another urban space that houses a wide range of architectural styles like Helsinki. Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Nordic Classicism, Functionalism, Modernism, and contemporary styles in one compact city centre. In addition to its rich architectural history and variety, Helsinki was chosen as the World Design Capital in 2012 and was awarded with City of Design status by UNESCO in 2014. All these features coupled with the importance given to design elevated Helsinki into being a major city of architecture. Just like any other European capital, different historical periods left their marks on Helsinki; however, it is easy to miss the great works of world-renowned architects in ordinary city tours as there are layers and layers of architecture in each corner of the white city of the North. The Finnish capital hosts spectacular buildings by Engel, Saarinen, Sonck, Siren, Aalto, Revell and more. You can now join me in an inspiring architecture tour with a small group to visit and enjoy the architectural wonders this pocket-sized metropolis offers.

What you will be doing

Senate Square

Helsinki Cathedral

The National Library of Finland

Jugendsali

Pohjola Insurance Building

Esplanadi Park

Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa)

Rautatalo

Helsinki Central Railway Station

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Helsinki Music Centre

Central Library Oodi

Finlandia - Talo

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour guide

❌ Not included

Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Aleksanterinkatu 9B, 00100, Helsinki

Instruction: The meeting point is the corner of Aleksanterinkatu street and Kluuvikatu street, in front of Aleksanterinkatu no 9B, Nanso Clothing Store (outside). Guide will be waiting for you at this point.

ReturnThis trip ends at Helsinki Central Library Oodi

You will be able to select payment currency and enter any promo and gift card code at checkout. Our typical response time to confirm the booking is within 4 hours. You will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.