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Walking Tour for Groups: Historical Helsinki

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

The Historical Helsinki architecture walk reveals what has made Helsinki the city it is today. This walk through the heart of the capital introduces key moments in Finnish history, important historical figures, and the evolution of building materials and construction techniques. Along the way, you’ll encounter some of the city’s most defining architectural landmarks—each reflecting Helsinki’s rich and layered past. Photo: Eeva Rista, Helsinki City Museum

The walk starts at the Architecture and Design Museum’s D-building (former Design Museum building, Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki) and ends at 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.

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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:
Architecture and Design Museum’s D-building (former Design Museum building), Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Helsinki Central Railway Station, Kaivokatu 1, 00100 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 3–4 kilometers long. The route is designed to avoid stairs and unnecessary steps in the urban environment. However, it 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 areas 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, in the D-building of the Architecture and Design Museum (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki), during museum opening hours.

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Walking Tour for Groups: Modern Helsinki

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

The Helsinki Modern architecture walk examines aesthetics, materials, and the societal conditions that shaped the development of modern architecture in Helsinki from the 1930s through to 2018. Along the way, you’ll discover fascinating office buildings, department stores, educational facilities, and other public buildings in the city centre.
Photo: F.E. Fremling, Finnish Heritage Agency

The walk starts at the Architecture and Design Museum’s D-building (former Design Museum building, Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki) and ends at a final destination in the heart of 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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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:
Architecture and Design Museum’s D-building (former Design Museum building), Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Helsinki city centre

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 3 kilometers long. One of the stops (Think Corner / Tiedekulma) is only accessible via a short staircase. The route also includes non-leveled sidewalk edges, uneven terrain with changes in elevation, and a gentle incline on Fabianinkatu.

The pace of the walk 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 and gender-neutral public restroom is located at the starting point, in the D-building of the Architecture and Design Museum (Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki).

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Walking Tour for Groups: Architecture of Lauttasaari

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

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:
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).

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Questions about your booking?

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.

Events Calendar
Booking for Groups Booking for Teaching Groups Booking for Rehabilitation Groups

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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Questions about your booking?

Walking Tour for Groups: Vallila’s Working Class roots and ideas

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

This walk introduces Vallila, a residential area built in the 1920s for the working class. What needs and ideals of the era sparked its development? What new solutions did the planners seek to improve living conditions for workers? And why did the idyllic Wooden Vallila (“Puu-Vallila”) ultimately “fail” in relation to its original expectations?

The walk starts at Roineen Park (Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki) and ends at the final stop, Paavali Church (Sammatintie 5, 00550 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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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:
Roineen Park, Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Paavali Church, Sammatintie 5, 00550 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 1.6 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 public restroom is located at Vallila Library (Päijänteentie 5, 00550 Helsinki).

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Questions about your booking?

Walking Tour for Groups: Wooden Käpylä

Explore architecture and the built environment through the lens of historical and contemporary social phenomena.

This walk takes you to Wooden Käpylä area, where the English garden city ideal meets Finnish wooden urban traditions in the spirit of the 1920s. What unique characteristics did the “looser zoning plan” allow? Which elements anticipated modernism in Wooden Käpylä’s construction? And why did the fate of this now highly valued residential area hang in the balance during the 1960s?

The walk begins at Pohjolanaukio (00610 Helsinki) and ends at the final destination, Sampsantie 22, 00610 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

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:
Pohjolanaukio, 00610 Helsinki

End point of the architecture walk:
Sampsantie 22, 00610 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 1.1 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 public restroom is located at Käpylä Library (Väinölänkatu 5, 00610 Helsinki).

Safer Space Principles

Questions about your booking?

Walking Tour for Groups: Eliel Saarinen’s Helsinki

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
Booking for Groups Booking for Teaching Groups Booking for Rehabilitation Groups

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:
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).

Accessibility Safer Space Principles

Questions about your booking?