Join me for a
indoor
Walking
Tour of oodi
Are You Tired of the Same Old Tours?
I invite you to step into the heart of Helsinki with my audio walking tour, Capital of Contrasts, which I personally created and narrated just for curious explorers like you. This self-guided journey is perfect for anyone—it assumes no prior knowledge about Finland—taking you to iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and quirky corners of the city, all brought to life with local insights, fun facts, and a pinch of humor. Simply pick up your tour key code from my shop, activate it on the VoiceMap app, and let me guide you through Helsinki’s streets like a well-traveled friend sharing the city’s best-kept secrets!
I know how frustrating
it can be. That's why I created a different
kind of experience.
Effortless Navigation
The Helsinki Senate Square is our starting and ending point of this tour, so you won´t get lost in the city. My GPS-triggered audio and offline map guide you seamlessly. Just press play and walk.
See all the major sights in Helsinki Centre on a single tour
We walk about 5km in about 3 hours so bring comfortable shoes. Learn how the locals live and see all the major attractions. I will even point out few details and facts which most locals don´t even know!
By Local & Native Guide
I´m a professional and authorised Helsinki-guide. I'll help you uncover the intriguing stories you won't find in guidebooks in engaging and entertaining way.
Freedom & Flexibility
Explore when you want, pause when you need, and linger where you love. You set the pace.
Safe space for all
The entire tour is a safe place for anyone who identifying as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or any other minority in any way.
You are welcome just as you are.
Your Tour Route
Major Tour Landmarks
Helsinki Senate Square
Government Palace
Helsinki Cathedral
University of Helsinki
Kluuvikatu
Art Museum Ateneum
Finnish National Theatre
Railway Square
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Citycenter Mall Helsinki
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Finlandia Hall
Music Centre (Musiikkitalo)
The Parliament House of Finland
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim
Alko Flagship Store (Helsinki keskusta Arkadia)
Glass Palace Square (lasipalatsinaukio
Amos Rex
Old Student Pavilion (Wanha Ylioppilastalo)
Three blacksmiths
The House of the Nordics (Pohjola-talo)
Esplanadi Park
Havis Amanda
Old Market Hall
Helsinki Market Square
Allas Pool
SkyWheel Helsinki
Presidential Palace
Uspenski Cathedral
Restaurant Lightvessel Relandersgrund
Finnish House of Nobility
Tour With Arto
Tour at a Glance
Engaging Audio
Your Own Phones+Device. Listen as many times as you like.
~5km
Leisurely Walk. Fully accessible route. All weather, all year.
40+
Key Stops. Follow a route with turn-by-turn-directions.
2-3 hours
Your Own Pace. Focus on your surroundings, not the screen.
Your Schedule
Departs when you need to. No booking needed.
What Other Explorers Are Saying
Your Questions, Answered
After purchase, you’ll receive a voucher code to unlock your tour. Just install the VoiceMap app—it’s easy to use—and enter your code to get started, connect your headphones to your device and you´re good to go!
My tour is designed for ultimate flexibility. You can pause, rewind, or stop at any point. The integrated, GPS-triggered map (with on-screen location images) ensures you always know where you are and where to go next, so you can explore with confidence.
While free tours offer a general introduction, my ‘Capital of Contrasts’ tour provides a deeply researched, professionally narrated, and truly flexible experience. You get my local insider insights, the freedom to explore at your own pace, and the convenience of having your personal guide available whenever you are, without the pressure of tipping or a fixed schedule. It’s an investment in a richer, more personal Helsinki experience.
The tour is doable all year round, at all times of the day, though during daylight some of the features in buildings are more easily distinguishable.
Helsinki is a very safe city, so you can enjoy your tour year-round with ease. We stick to lively, well-trafficked routes, though you’ll want to keep an eye out for pickpockets—just like in any major metropolis.
Summer (May–August): Finland’s tap water is among the purest in the world (free refills during our tours!), so bring a reusable water bottle. Sunblock can be helpful, and while summer is delightful, the weather can surprise even locals. Temperatures range from 10–21°C (51–71°F), but it might feel chilly some days, so pack a light jacket—or befriend someone with a big umbrella 😉.
Winter (October–April): Arctic weather is serious business, with Helsinki temperatures swinging between -10°C (14°F) and +4°C (37°F), and the occasional dip to -25°C (-13°F). Proper winter clothing is essential: hats, gloves, layered warmth, and solid winter boots with patterned soles for icy walkways (leave your fashionable loafers at home unless you enjoy a slip-and-slide performance). But here’s the payoff—on crisp, sunny days, Helsinki transforms into a magical winter wonderland.
Yes! As the tour uses GPS to trigger narrations, each person will hear the same audio in the same location via their headphones. Make sure you buy a voucher for every group member and activate the tour on everyone´s devices before you go. The tour experience is best when shared.
