MIKKELI THROUGH THE EYES OF A TRAVELLER Mikkeli is a city on a human scale. Its relaxed and approachable atmosphere remains one of the city’s greatest attractions. During this tour, familiar places in downtown Mikkeli are experienced in a new light, while participants also discover some of the city’s hidden gems.
This guided walking tour starts from Kirkkopuisto Park, in front of the bandstand. The tour lasts approximately one hour, and the walking distance is about 1–2.5 km. The guide for this tour is Elsi Heimonen-Kerkelä, an authorised city guide of Mikkelin Oppaat ry.
Tickets
€10 / adult
Children and young people (0–16 years) can join the excursion free of charge!
Please note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. No cash ticket sales are available on site.
Additional Information
The programme includes verbal guidance along a walking route planned by the guide.
The tour does not include any distributed materials or refreshments.
Transportation to the starting point or from the ending point of the tour is not included.
Tour language: Finnish; if necessary, the tour can also be bilingual, with brief explanations available in English during the tour.
Difficulty level: participants should be able to move comfortably in urban environments. Parts of the route may include gravel paths in addition to asphalt surfaces. Some sections of the route are uneven.
The tours are not fully accessible, but are generally manageable, for example when using a stroller.
Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and good walking shoes.
We recommend bringing a water bottle or similar refreshment.
A safety plan has been prepared for the tours by the guides in accordance with the recommendations of the Finnish Association of Tourist Guides. The safety plan is available in electronic or printed form on every tour.
Mikkeli’s authorised guides follow the ethical guidelines for guides established by the Finnish Association of Tourist Guides
