GUIDED Tour TO KULTTUURITALO

The Alvar Aalto Foundation organizes guided tours at Kulttuuritalo for groups and individuals. During the tour, you will get to explore the history, architecture, and design of the building—considered the culmination of Aalto’s red-brick period—through fascinating stories.

Guided tour for individuals

Come and explore the architecture and history of Kulttuuritalo on a guided tour led by the Alvar Aalto Foundation. Tours are usually held on Saturdays and Wednesdays. The language of tour is English. The price of the tour is 22 €.

Book your place in advance via the link below:

Guided tour Kulttuuritalo in English – Alvar Aalto Foundation

Guided tour for groups

Minimum prices from 1 January 2026 (1–25 people)

Weekdays 8:00–17:00: €200
Evenings and weekends: €340

If the total price of the group’s admission tickets exceeds the minimum charge, the price of the visit will be determined according to the number of participants.

Group tours can be arranged in the following languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, German, French and Japanese.

Enquiries: hello@alvaraalto.fi

Protected building

Kulttuuritalo was completed in 1958, near the center of Helsinki. It was designed as a multi-purpose building for the Communist Party of Finland. In addition to the concert hall, the building was intended to house spaces for diverse cultural activities. Furnished with Aalto-designed furniture and lighting, Kulttuuritalo, with its rich details, is protected by heritage conservation law. The 2013 renovation of Kulttuuritalo was included as an exemplary project in Finland's Architecture Biennale.

Kulttuuritalo continues to operate as an active event venue. Today, the building hosts more than 350 public and corporate events each year. In addition, the venue’s own restaurant serves customers at lunchtime and on event evenings.