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Historic Turku Private Walking Tour – Cultural Heritage
$1,349
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into the historic heart of Turku, Finland’s ancient capital, on this private walking tour designed for those who value depth, culture, and exclusivity. Guided by a local expert, explore a city whose roots stretch back centuries—long before the founding of the United States—revealing layers of Nordic civilization, medieval legacy, and architectural brilliance
Begin at the iconic Turku Cathedral, a cornerstone of Finnish heritage, then wander through the Old Town and the atmospheric Great Old Square, where echoes of medieval life still linger. Discover the cultural and architectural significance of Turku City Library, blending classical influence with modern design, and experience the vibrant Market Square and historic Market Hall, rich with local tradition.
Uncover stories of transformation as you visit one of the city’s oldest wooden houses, preserving centuries of everyday life.
Begin at the iconic Turku Cathedral, a cornerstone of Finnish heritage, then wander through the Old Town and the atmospheric Great Old Square, where echoes of medieval life still linger. Discover the cultural and architectural significance of Turku City Library, blending classical influence with modern design, and experience the vibrant Market Square and historic Market Hall, rich with local tradition.
Uncover stories of transformation as you visit one of the city’s oldest wooden houses, preserving centuries of everyday life.
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Historic Turku Private Walking Tour – Cultural Heritage
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Local Professional Guide
- Qwensel House Admission Fee
- Turku Cathedral Admission Fee
Meeting point
By the entrance
Return details
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Turku CathedralNoted to be one of the most important religious buildings in the land, the Turku Cathedral is a simple, ley elegant church with a lot of history behind its creation. The cathedral also comes paired with a museum with a small entrance fee that elaborates more on the past of the cathedral.
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This historic center acts as the venue for many different events such as the Declaration of Christmas Peace, the Medieval Market, and a microbrewery festival. The many buildings that make up the background of this square own their own historic significance in the world, such as the Brinkkala Mansion & the Old Town Hall.
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Turku City LibraryThe place are consist of the main Library that offers many reading spaces along with events and exhibitions with 10 other branches serving as community centers in local areas with their group activities and gateways to the other services.
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Located at the heart of Turku, this 19th-century square is a popular tourist destination with many various shops, restaurants, cafes, and good seating areas for people to relax and immerse themselves in the visuals of the old city.
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The Market Hall operates as one of Turku's second oldest and most traditional shopping centers in Finland, mixing in shops with a lot of history in this hall alongside more modern ones to offer a wide selection of goods. This Market hall is also considered a cultural-historical site thanks to its traditional values & the building itself being authentic in its design.
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Originally designed as the restaurant Seurahuone in 1810, this neo-Renaissance building went through and survived the Great Fire of Turku (1827) and was later converted into the city's town hall where the public can enter inside at specific events such as Turku Day.
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The Qwensel is the oldest wooden house left standing in Turku that now displays the lifestyle and home of the gentry in the 19th century. The house is near a small pharmacy museum shop that offers plenty of goods and objects for visitors to see and learn how medicine was made back then.
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This ferry ship provides a new and unique look into the riverside scenery in Turku that stretches from the Aura bridge to the Suomen joutsen. This cruise comes equipped with a cafe and bar for passengers wanting a drink & the trip can last from dawn till dusk with a couple of pits stops along the way for those satisfied with their journey.
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Historic Turku Private Walking Tour – Cultural Heritage
$1,349
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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