Delve into the architecture and urban landscape of Helsinki through the lens of maintenance, repair, and societal change. This guided walk through the city centre examines how Helsinki is cared for and adapted over time. Along the route, you’ll explore current infrastructure projects as well as landmark buildings that have undergone major renovations or changes in use.

What kinds of historical layers lie beneath the ever-evolving urban fabric? What decisions are made between preservation and demolition? How is the built environment maintained, repaired, and nurtured?

The walk begins at the Architecture and Design Museum’s Building D (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki) and ends in Kaisaniemi Park. Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Duration: 90 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.

Accessibility

Starting point of the architecture walk:
Architecture and Design Museum, Building D (former Design Museum building), Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Kaisaniemi Park (00100 Helsinki)

The walk lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the total route length is about 2 kilometers. To support hearing accessibility, the guide uses a microphone.

The architecture walk takes place primarily outdoors in public urban space, where participants may encounter strong sensory stimuli such as large crowds, busy traffic, street dust, noise, or strong odors. There is limited shade along the route. The path includes non-leveled sidewalk edges, cobblestone sections, and areas with uneven terrain and changes in elevation. Some parts of the route are narrow, and there are short stretches of gravel path.

Although most of the walk takes place outdoors, some segments go through indoor spaces. These indoor areas include a total of three staircases, each with approximately 6–8 steps. The guides are prepared to assist participants in finding more accessible indoor routes to avoid stairs whenever possible.

The pace of the tour is leisurely, with multiple stops along the way. There are no easily accessible benches or seating along the route. Participants are welcome to bring a portable stool or chair if needed.

We recommend dressing according to the weather. On hot and sunny days, please bring water and sun protection.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public restroom is located at the starting point, inside the Architecture and Design Museum’s Building D (former Design Museum building, Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki).

Please note that Architecture and Design Museum’s Building D is not fully accessible. The museum is committed to safer space principles, which apply to all activities and interactions.

Dive into the architecture and built environment through the lens of historical and contemporary societal themes.

This walk explores the diverse works of Eliel Gottlieb Saarinen (1873–1950), a renowned Finnish architect whose National Romantic designs remain some of Finland’s most iconic. Discover Saarinen’s architectural legacy in the heart of Helsinki.

The walk starts at the Architecture and Design Museum’s Building D (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki) and ends at the final stop, Helsinki Central Railway Station (Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki). Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Duration: 90 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.

Events Calendar

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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!

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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

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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:
Architecture and Design Museum, Building D, Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Helsinki Central Railway Station, Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki

The architecture walk takes place outdoors in public urban space and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. To support hearing accessibility, the guide uses a microphone.

The walking route is approximately 3–4 kilometers long. The route is designed to avoid stairs and unnecessary steps in the urban environment. However, please note that the path includes non-leveled sidewalk edges and some uneven terrain with changes in elevation.

The pace of the tour is leisurely, with multiple stops along the way. There are no easily accessible benches or seating along the route. Participants are welcome to bring a portable stool or chair if needed.

The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public restroom is located at the starting point, inside the Architecture and Design Museum’s Building D (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki).

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Vuosaari, Helsinki’s largest district, has seen its architecture and urban planning evolve with each passing decade. This walking tour explores Vuosaari through the lens of the 1970s. While the area is often viewed as a typical 1960s forest suburb, it also features intriguing examples of 1970s architecture and reflects changing ideals in urban design. This tour focused on suburban themes also asks: how are the societal shifts of the 1970s still present in the built environment—and how do they resonate today?

Join us to explore 1970s Vuosaari beyond the surface.

The tour is written by the experts at the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum educators familiar with the theme. It is part of the museum’s 2025 summer series of architecture walking tours through some of Helsinki’s most intriguing residential areas.

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Tour details

Start: Main entrance of Vuotalo, Mosaiikkitori 2, Helsinki
End: Merikorttikuja 6, Helsinki
Length: approx. 2 km (one way)
Duration: approx. 75 minutes
Group size: max. 25 participants
The guide uses a voice amplifier to support audibility. The tour takes place entirely outdoors.

Accessibility

The walking route is paved and crosses streets with lowered curbs. There are some gentle or moderately steep slopes along the way, but no stairs. The stops do not include seating areas, but you are welcome to bring a portable chair.

The nearest public toilet is at the tour’s starting point, Vuotalo. There is also an accessible unisex toilet. Entry is accessible with an automatic door button. The accessible toilet is locked and can be opened upon request at the info desk or café.

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Please book your service well in advance, at least two weeks before your preferred date. Cancellations must be made no later than three days (72 hours) before the scheduled time. The full price will be charged for cancellations made too late or not made at all. You may reschedule your booking up to three days (72 hours) before the confirmed time.

The booking is considered preliminary until confirmed. We will assign a staff member to your booking and then send you a confirmation by email. Please also check your spam folder!

If you have questions about your booking, please contact us at info@admuseo.fi. You can also call our group booking number at +358 50 360 3795 on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 12:00.

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Book a guided tour, workshop or walking tour for your educational group to enrich the learning experience. Our guided services and workshops are suitable for early childhood education groups, preschools, primary and secondary schools, upper secondary schools and other secondary-level institutions. Each group is met at an age-appropriate level. Please let us know your wishes when booking, so we can offer a service that best suits your group.

*Discounted service prices for rehabilitation and equivalent groups

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Rehabilitation and other equivalent groups* can book Architecture and Design Museum services—such as guided tours, workshops and architecture walks—at a reduced rate.

*This applies to social, health and welfare sector organizations and third-sector actors that provide support related to mental health, peer activities, employment or integration. The discount is intended for groups that benefit from lower service prices.

The museum is a versatile learning environment that supports curriculum goals. Architecture and design fit well across multiple subjects and are ideal for interdisciplinary and phenomenon-based learning in early childhood and basic education.

We offer guided tours for educational groups in Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, in plain language and with audio description. Workshops are available in Finnish, Swedish and English. Architecture walks are available in Finnish and English.

The maximum size for a guided group is 25 people. However, educational groups with supervisors may participate as one group, even if the group size slightly exceeds the limit.

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Explore architecture and the built environment through the lens of historical and contemporary societal themes.

This architecture walk takes you to Lauttasaari, a seaside district developed since the 1940s into one of Helsinki’s most sought-after residential areas. The tour focuses on the contribution of women architects to Lauttasaari’s built environment and examines the post-war innovations in construction techniques and standardisation that shaped Finnish housing. The walk highlights architecture from the 1940s to the 1960s.

The walk begins and ends at Lauttasaari metro station, at the entrance located at the end of Otavantie (00200 Helsinki). Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Duration: 90 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.

Events Calendar

Booking for Groups Booking for Teaching Groups Booking for Rehabilitation Groups

Booking Terms and Contact Information

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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

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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

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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:
Lauttasaari metro station, entrance at the end of Otavantie, 00200 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Lauttasaari metro station, 00200 Helsinki

The walk takes place outdoors in public urban space and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. To support hearing accessibility, the guide uses a microphone.

The walking route is approximately 4 kilometers long. The route includes a staircase near Lauttasaari Church, non-leveled sidewalk edges, and some uneven terrain with changes in elevation. The walk also briefly follows a level, sandy path along the waterfront.

The pace of the tour is leisurely, with multiple stops along the way. There are no easily accessible benches or seating areas along the route. Participants are welcome to bring a portable stool or chair if needed.

The nearest accessible public restroom is located at the starting point, inside the Lauttis shopping centre (Lauttasaarentie 28, 1st floor).

Safer Space Principles

Questions about your booking?

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  Booking Info

  +358 50 360 3795

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