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Essential Helsinki Accessible Walking Tour

Essential Helsinki Accessible Walking TourThis 4 hour accessible walking tour of Helsinki follows a step-free route through the city as you visit the main sights of Helsinki, such as Senate Square, Market Square, Esplanadi Boulevard, Central Railway Station, and more!

No private transportation is required on this Helsinki accessible walking tour—your guide will meet you at the cruise terminal and together you will use the accessible public transport to reach the city center and travel between sites!

Helsinki is a diverse city that quite beautifully blends historic sites that are hundreds of years old with modern architecture and urban nature. This accessible Helsinki walking tour will show you all sides of the city—incorporating iconic sites like the Lutheran Cathedral with modern city life at the Design District Helsinki and enjoying city nature by Töölönlahti Bay nature area.

As you walk/roll between these hand-picked accessible sites in Helsinki, you’ll learn some interesting facts about the city—your guide will tell you about Finnish design lifestyle, the war and modern day relationship with Russia, history, politics, and everyday life of the Finns!

Your Helsinki accessible walking tour will incorporate time for lunch and shopping. Your tour guide will give you recommendations on the best accessible restaurants to try!

The Essential Helsinki Accessible Walking Tour includes:

  • Convenient accessible tour routes confirmed to be wheelchair accessible (no steps or curbs)
  • 4 hour walking/rolling tour
  • 24 hour accessible public transportation ticket that can be used after the tour as well.
  • Lively commentary by an officially-certified, English-speaking tour guide
  • Tour guide familiar with the needs of disabled travelers
  • Memorable sightseeing and great photo opportunities in Helsinki!

Book an Accessible Tour

If you’d prefer a longer tour that includes round-trip accessible transportation, we recommend the Highlights of Helsinki Accessible Cruise Excursion, our most popular tour! Another 3 hour option is the Panoramic Helsinki Accessible Driving Tour, which has earned a 5 star Sage Accessibility Rating!

Tour Highlights

  • Cathedral of Helsinki and the Senate Square around it
  • Central Railway Station
  • Design District Helsinki
  • Esplanadi Boulevard
  • Finlandia Hall by Töölönlahti bay
  • Restaurant Kappeli
  • Market Square/Old Market Hall
  • Modern center Kamppi and Chapel of Silence
  • Parliament buildings
  • University of Helsinki

Accessibility Description

The Essential Helsinki Accessible Walking Tour has a 3 Star Sage Accessibility Rating because it follows a step-free route. It did not receive a higher rating because you will need to take public transport into the city and you may encounter mild cobblestones along the route.

The tour route has been designed to use smooth sidewalks and avoid the cobblestone streets wherever possible. It also chooses sidewalks that have smooth granite slabs covering the uneven cobblestones (shown on the right). Helsinki is known for accessible public transport!

Lutheran ChurchWheelchair Accessible Tram Stations

The tour route uses wheelchair accessible tram stations like the one near the Lutheran Church (shown below)

Smooth Sidewalks And Avoid Cobblestone StreetsSmooth Granite Slabs Covering The Uneven Cobblestones

Upon request your tour can finish on the Esplanade for lunch at the historic Restaurant Kappeli.

Esplanade For Lunch Restaurant Kappeli

Tour Details

Tour duration: 4 hours
Cost: €487 for 1-2 people, €540 for 3-4 people, €640 for 5-6 people, €740 for 7-8 people.
* €50 off if booked as part of an accessible cruise & excursions package.
Days of the week the tour is offered: 7 days a week
Meet-up time: 9am or time ship arrives
Meet-up place: Helsinki accessible hotel lobby or cruise dock
Dress code: None
Entrance tickets: Not included, however, a 24h accessible public transportation ticket is included.
To review our cancellation policy, please click: HERE. Tours run rain or shine.
Not included: Entrance tickets, snacks/meals, gratuities.

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