Join us on an architectural walking tour through Vallila, a district built in the 1920s as a residential area for the working class. What needs and ideals shaped its origins? What kinds of new solutions were architects and planners seeking to improve housing conditions? And why did the picturesque Wooden Vallila “fail” to meet its original expectations?
Dive deeper into the layered history of Vallila with the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki. All walking tours are written by the museum’s in-house experts and guided by knowledgeable museum guides. These tours are part of our 2025 summer season series exploring some of Helsinki’s most fascinating residential areas.
Participation
Each walking tour requires advance registration through our booking platform. Tickets are paid online in advance and the registration is binding.
Please show the confirmation email to your guide at the beginning of the tour.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 90 minutes
Languages: Tours are offered in Finnish and English.
Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Participation must be confirmed by online payment no later than the day before the tour. Tickets are available exclusively online and cannot be purchased on-site.
Private group tours can also be booked here
Tour Dates
Vallila
Sat 5 July 2025 | 14:00–15:30
Language: Finnish | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Sat 5 July 2025 | 16:00–17:30
Language: English | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Sat 2 Aug 2025 | 14:00–15:30
Language: Finnish | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Sat 2 Aug 2025 | 16:00–17:30
Language: English | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Thu 28 Aug 2025 | 15:00–16:30
Language: English | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Thu 28 Aug 2025 | 17:00–18:30
Language: Finnish | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Thu 25 Sept 2025 | 15:00–16:30
Language: English | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Thu 25 Sept 2025 | 17:00–18:30
Language: Finnish | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 14:00–15:30
Language: Finnish | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 16:00–17:30
Language: English | Participation: online registration, €15 / person
Tour Information
The walk starts at Roineen puisto (Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki) and ends at Paavali Church (Sammatintie 5, 00550 Helsinki). Duration approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
All tours are written by the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki’s experts and guided by trained museum guides.
Accessibility
Starting point: Roineen puisto, Roineentie 5, 00550 Helsinki
End point: Paavali Church, Sammatintie 5, 00550 Helsinki
The tour takes place in public urban space and lasts about 90 minutes. The guide uses a microphone for improved audibility.
The walking route covers approximately 1.6 km. The tour avoids stairs and unnecessary steps but includes curbs without ramps and some uneven terrain with height differences. The pace is calm with frequent stops. There are no readily accessible benches along the way, but you are welcome to bring your own portable seat.
The nearest public accessible toilet is at Vallila Library (Päijänteentie 5, 00550 Helsinki).
More accessibility information here
Safer Space
Read our safer space principles here
More Information
During museum opening hours, you can also call: +358 9 6220 540
