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6 Days in Helsinki: A Journey of Art, Culture, and Gastronomy

Елизавета Елохина

28 Nov 2023

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Embark on a 6-day adventure in Helsinki, Finland, exploring its vibrant art scene, iconic landmarks, and delectable cuisine. Immerse yourself in contemporary art at Café Lasipalatsi, Amos Rex, and Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Discover the beauty of nature at Kaisaniemi botanic garden and indulge in mouthwatering dishes at Maya Bar & Grill. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with art, culture, and gastronomy.

Trip to Helsinki

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Botanical Wonders

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$99

Hotel Mestari

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Café Lasipalatsi

Cafe Lasipalatsi. Klassinen kahvila.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Amos Rex

20th-century & contemporary art collections & exhibitions in businessman/collector's former home.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Contemporary art museum & cultural center with thematic annual exhibitions, a theater & events.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$19

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Kaisaniemi botanic garden

Garden with glasshouses re-creating environments including deserts, rainforests & tropical wetlands.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Maya Bar & Grill

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$41

Day 2Opera, Stadium Thrills, and Underwater Marvels

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$105

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$ 7

Hotel Mestari

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Ravintola Lastu

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Concert hall home of Finland's National Opera with 1350-seat & 500-seat theaters for opera & ballet.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Sporting events at the city's 1952 Olympic stadium, plus a museum & 72m panoramic viewing tower.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

SEA LIFE Helsinki

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Ravintola Zorbas

Helsingin parasta kreikkalaista ruokaa viihtyisässä intiimissä ravintolassa.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3A Journey through History and Culinary Delights

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$113

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$ 7

Hotel Mestari

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Alphaville

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Linnanmäki

Storied park with over 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Directions

The National Museum of Finland

Prehistoric artifacts, medieval treasures & 20th-century icons in a grandiose national museum.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Finnjävel

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 4Modern Art, Iconic Monuments, and Pizza Pleasures

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$92

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$ 14

Hotel Mestari

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Loving Hut Express Oy

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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Directions

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art

Museum with collections & exhibitions of 20th-century & contemporary, Finnish & international art.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Sibelius Monument

1960s monument by Eila Hiltunen, with 600+ steel pipes forming a wave-like shape representing music.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Art Museum Ateneum

Grand 19th-century art museum with Finnish works from the 1700s onwards, plus international pieces.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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Senate Square

Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Pizzeria Via Tribunali

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Café Culture, Architectural Marvels, and Artistic Treasures

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$91

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$ 7

Hotel Mestari

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Café Engel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Helsinki Cathedral

Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Temppeliaukion Church

Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Helsinki Art Museum

Functionalist space, built as a tennis venue, hosting temporary art exhibitions of varying styles.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Ravintola Satkar Kamppi

Nepalilaisia makuja jo vuodesta 1998. Satkar on yksi Helsingin suosituimmista etnisistä ravintoloista. Satkar sijaitsee tennispalatsia vastapäätä, Kampin keskuksen vieressä. Tarjoamme aitoa, maukasta, korkealaatuista ja monipuolista nepalilaista ruokaa.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Design, History, and Savory Finnish Cuisine

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$103

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$ 11

Hotel Mestari

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Ventuno Osteria & Caffé

Maailman metropolien moderneista italialaisravintoloista inspiroitunut Ventuno kattaa Helsingin kauneimpaan kaupunginosaan Italian parhaat maut tuorepastoista cocktaileihin.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Design Museum

Long-standing design museum with an extensive permanent collection, plus a cafe & gift shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

21 - 26 min

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Suomenlinna

World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$6

19 - 23 min

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Helsinki City Museum

Museum exploring Helsinki's history & culture, with art & photography, plus changing exhibitions.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Ravintola Savotta

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $645 In total

Activities & Food:$602

Transport:$44