Cultural Tours

The Gold and Silver Tours take you and your friend on a journey into the world of Finnish modern architecture, public art and furniture design in the center of Kuopio. The tours will present the Kuopio-based creative design and architectural firm Partanen & Lamusuo Ltd's design sites and the stories behind them. The tour is suitable for anyone interested in art, design and architecture.

Get ready to enjoy a diverse cultural experience and the sparkle of precious metals!

Please take with you weather-appropriate equipment and a backpack full of creative mind!

We also organize open cultural tours for everyone. Next tour:

During ANTI festival Saturday 9th September at 10:00 

Departure from the lobby of Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi at Minna Canthin katu 16. The tour is free of charge.

There are two different tours. The tours can be customized according to the interests of the group. Feel free to ask more!

Golden memories -tour 

• carried out by bike, bring your own bike (the group can also arrange transport, for example by bus)
• duration 2,5 hours

Seductive silver -tour

• carried out on foot in the center of Kuopio
• duration 1,5 hours
• the guide is the artistic director Jaana Partanen

Inquiries by e-mail office@pa-la.fi or phone +358 50 501 0506.  The tour takes place when at least five people have registered. Starting point at the Kuopio center is Palad Showroom, Puijonkatu 16.

You should also check out the wonderful Culture Afternoon package, which is tailored for a group of ten people. More information on TrueKPO web site.