Private Walking Tour of Helsinki's Russian Past
Helsinki, Finland
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 2 hours
This 2-hour walking tour is operated for you and your party only and introduces you to Helsinki’s Russian past. The tour takes you around Katajanokka, the former district of sailors, down-and-outs and smugglers.
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This 2-hour walking tour is operated for you and your party only and introduces you to Helsinki’s Russian past. The tour takes you around Katajanokka, the former district of sailors, down-and-outs and smugglers.
Let your knowledgeable guide take you on a 2-hour adventure around Katajanokka, the former district of sailors, down-and-outs and smugglers, located on Helsinki seafront. Katajanokka used to be known of speakeasies and had a very mysterious reputation. Many Russian soldiers also inhabited Katajanokka and there used to even be a Russian hospital.
During the tour you will hear compelling stories about the past and have a chance to admire the beautiful Uspenski Cathedral and see the former prison which these days operates as a unique hotel.
The tour lasts for two hours and you can decide the departure time that is most suitable for you. Professional Helsinki guides are on top of what to do, see and experience in the beautiful capital city of Finland.
Let your knowledgeable guide take you on a 2-hour adventure around Katajanokka, the former district of sailors, down-and-outs and smugglers, located on Helsinki seafront. Katajanokka used to be known of speakeasies and had a very mysterious reputation. Many Russian soldiers also inhabited Katajanokka and there used to even be a Russian hospital.
During the tour you will hear compelling stories about the past and have a chance to admire the beautiful Uspenski Cathedral and see the former prison which these days operates as a unique hotel.
The tour lasts for two hours and you can decide the departure time that is most suitable for you. Professional Helsinki guides are on top of what to do, see and experience in the beautiful capital city of Finland.
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