Private Helsinki Design & Shopping Tour

Want to dive into the Finnish psyche in style? Have a short time to spend but wanna find those best places to shop? Make the most of your visit to World’s Design Capital of 2012. Our expert private guides show you the best of Helsinki in fun and relaxed way. We’ll take you on a fashionable 2-hour walk around the so-called “Design District”, that is an area covering multiple neighborhoods in the southern parts of Helsinki. This is the creative center where all the bobos of the creative class commute to work, and where you find the best boutiques of established and upcoming Finnish interior and clothing designers side to side. The design is important as a way of life to us Finns. Our local guides explain the stories behind the Scandinavian functionalism and give you great hints on shopping, eating and drinking in style in Helsinki. This private program can be customized to your preferences. However here are the main highlights of the classic version of the program. Artek - Flagship of Alvar Aalto furniture and kind Marimekko - Frontrunner of Finnish Fashion for last 50 years Muumin shop - Those walking Hippopotamus types that all kids love Design Museum - The history of it all TRE - The leading Finnish multi-brand design shop Craft Corner - Finnish handicrafts