Raatihuoneenpuisto park, located in the historic centre of Pori, has transformed from a former marketplace into a vibrant meeting point for the locals. The annual May Day celebrations and other events are only one part of the park’s lively tale. In addition to the beautiful plantings and admirable statues, the environment emanates rich history and boasts various architectural gems. These stars include the Italian-inspired town hall of Pori, the old town hall designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and the traditional Pori Theatre. Over the course of an hour you will experience the park, and hear the stories of the surrounding iconic buildings and their interesting owners.
The walking distance of the tour is a few hundred meters long. The guide is an authorised guide of Porin Opaskilta ry (Association of Tour Guides).
The tours in the summer of 2025:
Thursday 14th of August at 5.00 pm (in English)
Start: Raatihuoneenpuisto, the Bear statue, Hallituskatu, 28100 Pori.
Duration: 1 hour.
Price: €18/person. Please make sure to buy your ticket on time, tickets sold only online at shop.visitpori.fi.
Number of people: Maximum of 20 people, the tour will be arranged regardless of the participant number.
Skill level: Easy.
Equipment: Dress according to the weather, wear shoes that are comfortable for walking.
Tours in Finnish can be found here.
"Friendly informative guide provided interesting historical facts and amusing stories about Raatinhuoneenpuisto buildings, statues, gardens & people. Thank you for such an enjoyable guided tour. One hour went very quickly!" (Participant 08/2024)
