Helsinki Audio Tour: A Journey through History, Culture, and Commerce

Helsinki Audio Tour: A Journey through History, Culture, and Commerce

By AllTours Audio Tours

Self-guided audio tour of Helsinki. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.

Location

Lyhdynkantajat

Lyhdynkantajat Rautatieaseman pääovi, 00100 Helsinki, Finland 00100 Helsinki Finland

Good to know

Highlights

  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Travel & Outdoor • Travel

Above photo: Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 

Embark on the Kluuvi Kaleidoscope: A Journey through History, Culture, and Commerce

Under midnight sun and brooding northern skies, Helsinki guards secrets that few ever truly uncover. Steel rails slice through the heart of the city while modern art pulses behind shimmering glass.

This self-guided audio tour invites you to chase whispers between Kiasma’s bold architecture, the storied Helsinki Railway Square, and the legendary Finnish National Theatre. Wander at your own pace as dramatic stories and unexpected truths burst from quiet corners that guidebooks forget.

Who clashed in secret just beneath Railway Square’s feet? What invisible thread links a shocking scandal to a revered stage performance? Why did a forbidden painting once spark outrage in Kiasma’s halls?

Trace footsteps of revolutionaries and visionaries. Move through shadow and light where theater, rebellion, and silent mysteries collide with everyday life. Rediscover Helsinki with every turn as history shakes beneath your steps.

Uncover what waits beneath the surface. Your journey into hidden Helsinki begins now.

 

🗺️ Tour Details

  • Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes
  • Distance: Around 3.0 km (1.9 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 38min
  • Meeting Point: Start at Lyhdynkantajat, only a 3 minute walk from Helsingin päärautatieasema Train Station
  • Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Postitalo (Helsinki), Finnish National Theatre, Railway Square Metro Station

Experience the charm of Helsinki like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

 

🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Helsinki's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 

ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Helsinki on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

 

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

 

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

 

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

  • 📍  Lyhdynkantajat (2min)
  • 🚉  Railway Square Metro Station (3min)
  • 📮  Postitalo (Helsinki) (3min)
  • 📍  Kiasma (3min)
  • ⚔️  VR warehouses (3min)
  • 🏨  Finnish National Theatre (3min)
  • 🚂  Helsinki Railway Square (3min)
  • 📍  Spårakoff (2min)
  • 🌾  Fennia House (2min)
  • 📍  Ateneum (2min)
  • 💼  World Trade Center (Helsinki) (4min)
  • 📍  Stockmann, Helsinki centre (2min)
  • 🗿  Three Smiths Statue (4min)
  • 🏨  Hotel Kämp (4min)
  • 📍  Aleksanterinkatu (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

 

Above photo: Paasikivi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 

Above photo: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 

Above photo: Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 

Above photo: Foto Roos, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 

Above photo: Duranduran, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 

 

🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

 

🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉

Organized by

AllTours Audio Tours

Followers

--

Events

--

Hosting

--

From €5.99
Multiple dates