Walking Tour for Groups: 1970s Urban Utopias in Itä-Pasila
Explore architecture and the built environment through the lens of historical and contemporary societal themes.
This walk through East Pasila takes visitors into a neighbourhood that stands as a prime example of utopian urban planning from the 1970s. Designed as a “compact city,” East Pasila aimed to promote community and centralise services for easy access. The walk highlights the area’s distinctive concrete-heavy design and considers how the ideals of 1970s planning have stood the test of time—and how they continue to shape the area’s development today.
The walk starts at Rauhanasema (Veturitori 3, Helsinki) and ends at Junailijanaukio. Duration: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Duration: 75 minutes
Languages: Finnish and English
Group size: Maximum 25 participants
Prices: Mon–Sat: €200 / group (incl. VAT), Sundays: €300 / group (incl. VAT)
Discounted price for school groups and rehabilitation groups (weekdays): €100 / group (incl. VAT)
These guided walks are ideal for adult groups and school groups alike from primary school to upper secondary and vocational students.
Our architecture walks are designed by experts from the Museum of Architecture and Design and led by trained guides who specialize in the tour themes.
During the summer season, we also offer public walking tours open to individuals. These are listed in our events calendar.
Booking Terms and Contact Information
Please book your group’s tour well in advance – at least two weeks before your desired date. Cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the confirmed time. If the cancellation is made too late or not at all, the full price of the service will be charged. You may reschedule your booking up to 72 hours before the confirmed time.
Please note: All bookings are preliminary until confirmed by us. Once we assign a guide to your tour, we will send you a confirmation email. Be sure to check your spam folder, just in case!
For Educational Groups
Enhance your group’s experience and learning by booking a guided tour, workshop, or walking tour with us. Our services are tailored for all educational levels – from preschools and kindergartens to primary and secondary schools. We always adapt the content to suit the age and needs of your group. Let us know your preferences when booking!
The museum is a versatile learning environment, and national curricula encourage the use of cultural institutions in teaching. Architecture and design are excellent tools for cross-disciplinary and phenomenon-based learning, especially in early childhood and basic education.
We offer educational group tours in Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, easy-to-understand Finnish, and with audio description. Workshops are available in Finnish, Swedish, and English. Architecture walking tours are offered in Finnish and English.
Maximum group size: 25 people.
School groups with supervisors can participate as one group even if the number slightly exceeds the limit.
Rehabilitation and Other Support Groups
Rehabilitation groups and similar groups* can book museum services — including guided tours, workshops, and architecture walks — at discounted prices.
*This includes professionals and organizations in social and health services, wellness sectors, and non-profit organizations working with groups that benefit from accessible cultural experiences. These services may focus on mental health, peer support, employment, or integration.
Discounted Prices
Eligible groups are entitled to special pricing for guided services. This supports accessibility and inclusion by making cultural participation easier for groups in need of support.
Accessibility
Starting point of the architecture walk:
In front of Rauhanasema, Veturitori 3, Helsinki
End point of the architecture walk:
Junailijanaukio, Helsinki
The walk takes place outdoors. To support hearing accessibility, the guide uses a microphone.
The walking route is approximately 1 kilometer one way. The final stop is at Junailijanaukio, about 300 meters from Pasila Station.
The route follows paved and variously tiled pedestrian paths. At the starting point, the terrain also includes some gravel surfaces. Sidewalk edges at crossings are lowered. The route includes several long gentle or moderately steep inclines and declines. There is one staircase along the route with 14 steps, a landing, and handrails. A ramp is also available alongside the stairs, and it is possible to take an alternate route to avoid them.
There are no seating areas at the stops along the walk. Participants are welcome to bring a portable stool or chair if needed.
The nearest public restroom is located near the starting point at Pasila Library (Kellosilta 9, Helsinki), on both the ground floor and 2nd floor. The accessible restroom is on the 2nd floor and is gender-neutral; other restrooms are binary gendered.
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