You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
The tours are solely tips based so you can decide to contribute as much or as little as you feel the experience was worth.
Tour Features
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Highlights of your trip!
Best Free Tours in Helsinki
Helsinki has gained a reputation as the capital of one of the happiest and most advanced countries in the world. We don’t know to what extent this is true, but what we do guarantee is that this city-archipelago with more than 300 islands offers natural and historical wonders that will leave you amazed. Take one of the Free Tours in Helsinki and discover some of the fascinating history and culture of this wonderful city whilst wandering past some of the most emblematic and important landmarks of the city. If what you’re looking for is a real taste of Finnish culture, then look no further. Sign up for the Essential Helsinki City Tour wi and get to know the best of the city for free! The Suomenlinna Island and Fortress Free Walking Tour is also a must for all visitors. Catch the ferry to the island and spend the day absorbed in its history.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Helsinki
Start your Free Walking Tours in Helsinki on the steps of the beloved Tuomiokirkko Cathedral, a stunning neoclassical building. Wind your way through the streets visiting the Senate Square, National Library of Finland, and the Uspenski Cathedral. Take the Free Suomenlinna Tour and discover an uninhabited sea fortress designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, the capital of Finland is home to a variety of famous museums, including the National Museum and Kiasma. The former exhibits archaeological Finnish artifacts dating back to the Stone Age; while Kiasma is a contemporary art museum and popular destination for tourists and locals. Finland is also home to the beloved Moomins, so take a trip to the charming Moomin Museum and discover all there is to know them and their creator, Tove Jansson. If you want to head slightly off the beaten track, follow your tour guide to the bohemian neighborhood of Kallio.
Things to Do in Helsinki
Helsinki was founded in 1550 on the beautiful mouth of the Vantaa Njoki River, in the waters of the Baltic Sea. It was assimilated by Russia, but after the country’s independence in 1917, Helsinki has become a very modern city, with classicist and functional architecture. On your first day here, spend the morning exploring the historic center with Helsinki Free Walking Tours. There you can visit the vibrant Kauppatori market to buy herring, jams, pickles and much more. On the afternoon, the great fortress of Suomenlinna is an essential attraction in the city and just a short ferry ride away from the city center. If you are looking for a slice of nature, take a trip to Seurasaari Island. It’s a few kilometers north of the city and there you can find an open-air museum and an abundance of woodland walks next to the coastline. Round off your day in the Kallio neighborhood, where you can indulge in delicious food and coffee in one of the number of bistros and craft coffee haunts.
