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Professional and knowledgeable guide - excellent way to spend a day in Helsinki. Highly recommend as a great way to get the city highlights
Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide
At a glance
- Duration
- 2–6 hours
- Price from
- $62 / person
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 41 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Guydeez
Description
Helsinki can sometimes feel overwhelming to visitors, but a local guide helps you explore with ease. Discover the exterior of iconic buildings, churches, and museums on this private walking tour while learning about Helsinki’s culture and history. If you’d like to visit a museum, the itinerary can be customized to your interests—simply let your guide know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the city in a way that suits you. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers hidden gems, local insights, and a deeper connection to Helsinki.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 19 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $62
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $124.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:57 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Senate Square
The Senate Square presents Carl Ludvig Engel's architecture as a unique allegory of political, religious, scientific and commercial powers in the centre of Helsinki, Finland.
Temppeliaukio Church
Temppeliaukio Church is a Lutheran church in the Töölö neighborhood of Helsinki. The church was designed by architects and brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. Built directly into solid rock, it is also known as the Church of the Rock and Rock Church.
Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary). Its name comes from the Old Church Slavonic word uspenie, which denotes the Dormition. It is the largest Greek Orthodox church in Western Europe.
Kauppatori
The Market Square. It is located in central Helsinki, at the eastern end of Esplanadi and bordering the Baltic Sea to the south and Katajanokka to the east. HSL maintains a year-round ferry link from Market Square to Suomenlinna, and in the summer there are also private companies providing ferry cruises, both to Suomenlinna and to other nearby islands.
Esplanadi Park
Esplanadi, colloquially known as Espa, is an esplanade and urban park in downtown Helsinki, Finland, situated between the Erottaja square and the Market Square. It is bordered on its northern and southern sides by the Pohjoisesplanadi and Eteläesplanadi streets, respectively.
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Helsinki Central Station is the main station for commuter rail and long-distance trains departing from Helsinki, Finland. The station is used by approximately 400,000 people per day, of whom about 200,000 are passengers.
What's included
Included
Private Walking Tour
Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city) or cruise terminal
Customization of the tour
Not included
Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
Personal expenses
Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car...
Pickup Locations & Times
The local guide will meet you up at your hotel ( if located in Helsinki ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
41 reviews
How it compares in Helsinki
- No. 44 by number of reviews among 417 tours in Helsinki
- Starting price $62 is 43% below the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Helsinki
Excurgo comparison of 417 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide take?
Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide lasts about 2–6 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide cost?
Prices start at $62 per person for this Helsinki experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $124. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 19 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The local guide will meet you up at your hotel ( if located in Helsinki ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour. Pickup points include Scandic Helsinki Station.
What languages is Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Helsinki Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guydeez.
Reviews(41)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
V
An easy way to explore Helsinki
Our guide was friendly and loved to show us around. She made sure the tour met our wishlist! Fun for any type of travellers!
J
Avoid this tour in Helsinki
This tour really disappointed. The tour company was supposed to pick us up and drop us off in the port but changed the plan the night before for us to meet them in the city. The guide was very young and inexperienced. She had only lived in Helsinki for two years and knew very little about the history or culture. She spent more time asking us questions about our lives than explaining about the city to us. We expected more from a private tour.
B
Great private tour
Our guide Iness accompanied us on the walking tour through Helsinki. She showed us the great sights of the city and told us exciting things about the history and life in the city.
G
Great tour, a lot of...
Great tour, a lot of interesting history shared about Finland and Helsinki. Very much enjoyed exploring Suomenlinna and learning about the history of the defense of Helsinki and the role of the islands. Glen (our guide) encouraged us to explore and take our time when needed. He kept a good pace and had a wealth of knowledge to share.
P
Great introduction to Helsinki. Recommended.
What a great tour. Iness contacted us well in advance of the tour and asked if there were any specific things we wanted to see. She crafted a tour that demonstrated both regular life for people in Helsinki along with several downtown highlights. She was great to work with and we had fun throughout the day. Her love of the city was clear and wanted to share it with visitors. Be sure to ask about Sisu and 30-second dance parties.
M
Iness was very...
Iness was very knowledgeable and personable. She covered all sites we wanted to visit. As a frequent visitor to Helsinki I even learned more about the history of the city.
I
Four hour tour of Helsinki
Book a four hour tour, if you have the stamina. I received a very well rounded first look at Helsinki, and couldn’t be happier with my tour.
M
Good tour—just not on Sunday.
A very interesting tour. Lukas was knowledgeable and talkative. We learned a lot about history, the city and architecture. We selected a Sunday tour as it was our first day in town. Unfortunately, all of the churches we visited were closed as were several other sites. Better to have toured on a weekday.
S
Great private city tour!
Great way to see all the sites the city has to offer! We loved that it was private tour for our group of 8. Our guide, Iness, was wonderful and allowed us to add places of interest for us to see. Would highly recommend if in Helsinki!
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