Instructions for visits
Group bookings, group size
The minimum group size in the booking service is 6 participants and the maximum size is 25. For larger groups, the booking system will automatically select the required number of consecutive times and guides. For tour we separate a large group into groups of twenty-five people. After security control each group leaves till tour at 15 minutes intervals.
Group bookings, field trips
School children and students are welcome to take guided Parliament tours throughout the year. We support the democracy education of schools by reserving the Parliament’s May tours only for schools and educational institutions.
You can book tours in May via the online booking service. A teacher or school representative can request a link to their work email for making school bookings at oppaat(at)eduskunta.fi.
Duration of the guided tour
The tour lasts for approximately one hour. The first 15 minutes of the visit are reserved for entry and the security check. The guided tour itself takes approximately 45 minutes. The presentation of the library takes 1–2 hours. Guided tours are organised during office hours on weekdays.
Entering the Parliament Building
A security check is conducted on all visitors and visitor groups arriving at Parliament. Guided visits always begin with a security check. If you are coming to the gallery to follow a plenary session, the visitor's entrance will open 15 minutes before the start of the session. You can join the gallery to follow a plenary session at any point during the session.
All bags and outerwear clothing mus be left at the security area. You must not cause any kind of disturbance at the visitor´s gallery. The public gallery is accessible.
Video guidence to the security control
Matters that you should take into account during your visit
Guided tours and gallery visits take place during office hours, so please be considerate towards the people working in the building. Mobile phones must be set on silent.
It is forbidden to use the paternoster elevator. Keep children under supervision near the paternoster elevator.
Studded shoes are not allowed in the Parliament Building due to sensitive floor materials. If you are wearing studded shoes, always wear protective covers or change into other shoes indoors.
Contact
If you have any questions about visiting Parliament, please send an email to oppaat(at)eduskunta.fi.
The guide services' call centre is closed until 16.8. Kindly contact by email.
From 19.8. onwards call centre is open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., tel. +358 (0)9 432 2013.