Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour
Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour
Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour
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In the company of a local guide, indulge in a 2-hour session of sightseeing and storytelling in Finland's pearl, Turku. Become familiar with Turku's intriguing landscapes, monuments and stories as you start the journey from one of the most inspiring cathedrals in Finland. Stroll the centuries-old Great Old Square and discover local landmarks and an authentic atmosphere. Admire the architectural and historical significance of Turku City Library and visit the centuries-old Market Square where unique ambiance unfolds. Gaze upon Turku's fascinating Market Hall and explore the city's oldest wooden house dating back several centuries in the past. End the peaceful walking tour at the picturesque landscapes of Riverboats Aura and Jakke where a relaxing green oasis uniquely combines with a lively riverside, creating calming ambiance and perfect scenery for taking photos.
Itinerary
Turku Cathedral
11 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedNoted 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.The Old Great Square
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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.Turku City Library
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Market Square
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLocated 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.Turku Market Hall
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Turku City Hall
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOriginally 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.Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel house
12 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe 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.Riverboats Aura & Jakke
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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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Opatrip.com Finland
USD 640.09
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