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Taito: Design, Industry & Architecture
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Provided by:
Helwalk
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Keskuskatu, between Stockmann and Marimekko
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Join Helwalk on an exciting tour that takes you through the city, exploring Finnish design and architecture while learning about the industries that have built the country. Learn about the connections between Finnish and Japanese design and culture, discover the unique architecture and architects that make Helsinki what it is, as well as Finnish designers, illustrators, children's authors, and more. Learn about Russian, Swedish, and German influence on the city and how both local and foreign culture shaped its design and planning, not just physically but socially.
Finnish design and industry are among the most notable and internationally significant exports from Finland to the world. It touches everything, from architecture to Star Wars, from shipbuilding to Supercell. The Helsinki Design District houses some of the most unique Finnish businesses and buildings, and the Helsinki harbour is part of a long history of shipbuilding, smuggling, prohibition, and more.
This tour takes you through the Punavuori area and through the Design district, ending near exciting shopping options, art galleries, restaurants, and bars. Let us show you!
Finnish design and industry are among the most notable and internationally significant exports from Finland to the world. It touches everything, from architecture to Star Wars, from shipbuilding to Supercell. The Helsinki Design District houses some of the most unique Finnish businesses and buildings, and the Helsinki harbour is part of a long history of shipbuilding, smuggling, prohibition, and more.
This tour takes you through the Punavuori area and through the Design district, ending near exciting shopping options, art galleries, restaurants, and bars. Let us show you!
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Mikael Agricola Church
- St. John's Church
- Sinebrychoff Park
- Kappeli
- Finnish Defence Forces
- Tove Jansson's home and studio memorial plaque
- Aleksanterin teatteri
- Esplanadi
- Hietalahti Shipyard
On arrival
I will be waiting for you on the pedestrian street Keskuskatu, between the department store Stockmann and the Marimekko store. You will recognise me by the Orkney flag I'm holding (red with a yellow-blue cross).
Things to note
If you enjoy the tour or would like the historical and political context in which it is set, please consider joining my other tour SISU: Empire to Equality.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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