Join us for a guided walking tour through Töölö, Helsinki’s most extensive residential area from the 1920s. This unique district is defined by its elegantly restrained architecture and a maze-like street network. What inspired Töölö’s rich urban plan and subtle architectural language? How do the ideals of the era manifest in the area’s key landmarks?
Explore Töölö beyond the surface in the company of expert guides from the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki. Our walking tours are scripted by museum specialists and led by guides well-versed in each tour’s theme. This tour is part of our 2025 summer series of open architecture walks through some of Helsinki’s most fascinating residential neighbourhoods.
Participation
Each tour requires a separate registration via our online platform. Tickets must be purchased in advance and registration is binding.
Please present your booking confirmation (sent via email) to the guide before the tour begins.
Price: 15 € / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: Tours are available in Finnish and English.
Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Registration and payment must be completed online no later than the day before the event. On-site payment is not available.
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Tour dates
Töölö
Sat 28 June 2025 | 14:00–15:30 | Language: Finnish
Sat 28 June 2025 | 16:00–17:30 | Language: English
Thu 31 July 2025 | 15:00–16:30 | Language: English
Thu 31 July 2025 | 17:00–18:30 | Language: Finnish
Sat 23 August 2025 | 14:00–15:30 | Language: Finnish
Sat 23 August 2025 | 16:00–17:30 | Language: English
Sat 20 September 2025 | 14:00–15:30 | Language: Finnish
Sat 20 September 2025 | 16:00–17:30 | Language: English
Thu 23 October 2025 | 15:00–16:30 | Language: English
Thu 23 October 2025 | 17:00–18:30 | Language: Finnish
Tour details
The tour begins in front of the Natural History Museum (Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, 00100 Helsinki) and ends in front of Restaurant Elite (Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22, 00100 Helsinki). Duration: approx. 90 minutes.
All tours are scripted by museum experts and guided by knowledgeable museum guides.
Accessibility
Start: Natural History Museum, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13
End: Restaurant Elite, Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22
The walk takes place in public urban space and covers about 1.5 km. The guide uses a microphone for better audibility. The route avoids stairs and unnecessary steps but includes cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, uncut kerbs and some steep inclines. Progress is slow-paced with several stops. There are no easily accessible benches along the way; participants may bring a portable stool.
The nearest accessible and gender-neutral public restroom is at the Natural History Museum.
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Safer space
The Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki is committed to providing a safer space for all participants.
Read our safer space principles
Further info
You can also reach our customer service during museum opening hours: +358 9 6220 540
