Guided Walking Tours in Oulu

Come and get to know Oulu with a professional guide! Themed walks offer a variety of stories from Oulu. Guided tours are organized by Oulu Regional Tourist Guides, City of Oulu and Go Arctic Oy.

Tickets to the tour 12,90 €/person. Get your ticket in advance from the Tourist Information Center (Market Hall) or from the webshop. You can find the webshop from the More information section below. Walking tours are organized both in Finnish and in English.

Starting point for English Tours: At 6 p.m. from Toripolliisi-statue in Market Square, Kauppatori 1. Tours length is 1,5 hours.

Themes of the English walking tours 2025:

Guided Walking Tour in Oulu, dates: 2.7., 30.7. and 13.8.
Welcome to walk through Oulu, the European Capital of Culture in 2026. This tour will take you from the eras of sailing ships, tar trading and salmon fishing to the modern Oulu known for its technology, well-being, education and vibrant cultural life such as the Air Guitar World Championships. The green belt of parks leads us towards the charming delta of the Oulu River. Along the way, you will discover what makes Oulu a bold city of contrasts and a city of higher grade of living.

Ghost and Crimes, dates: 16.7., 6.8. and 27.8.
The Ghost and Crimes walk in Oulu offers a chilling glimpse into history: murders, mysteries, misery, superstitions and local legends. Hear stories about the last executioner, the haunted sailor in a dungeon and the witch who took a magical flight to celebrate witches’ sabbath. Perhaps you might even catch a glimpse of the Grey Lady or the Devil, who left his rock in Oulu. See real murder locations, investigate the history of crime, justice and punishment. And finally, learn why the spirits are still in Oulu.