Top Helsinki City Tours

Get to know Helsinki’s highlights and history with this 1-hour 45-minute long audio city tour, complete with sound effects to bring the sights to vivid life. Put on your audio headsets, select from 10 languages, and take a personalized tour of the top Helsinki attractions. Explore the oldest districts of the city and see highlights including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral and the Government Palace at Senate Square, the dazzling Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Opera House, Stockmann Department Store, and many more, all while you listen to the engaging audio commentary and effects.

Experience the rich culinary culture of Helsinki during an appetizing 2-hour small-group food walking tour of the vibrant Finnish capital. With an expert gastronome guide, discover hidden foodie hotspots and sample a selection of local delicacies. Gain valuable insight into the culinary traditions and history of Helsinki and stroll past prominent landmarks like the Park Esplanadi and Bulevardi Street as you explore the spectacular city.

Get to know Helsinki on a private walking tour with a guide to give background and context you might miss if alone. Stroll around squares, churches, architecture, and parks; and gain insight into Finnish life and culture as your guide shares tales you’d probably never hear by yourself. Plus, enjoy flexibility with your departure time: helping you to match your tour to your vacation schedule.

Get the most out of your time in Helsinki by combining a city sightseeing tour with a ferry ride and a walking tour of Suomenlinna Island. You’ll save hours researching and planning your itinerary by having everything organized for you. After a harbor pickup, a guide will show you many of Helsinki’s top sights including Esplanade Park, and Market Square. You’ll then take a ferry to the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Island, where you’ll see its main attractions including Great Courtyard..

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and Great Courtyard.

Admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal, and hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, lies across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki: an easy day trip by ferry for those keen to experience its medieval charms. Book this return trip in advance to secure your preferred crossing and save transport worries on the ground. Then, cruise across the Gulf, and enjoy four or seven hours (depending on selected departure) to explore independently, perhaps delving into Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and enjoying the museums, shops, and restaurants.

Discover picturesque Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, on a private day trip from Helsinki by ferry. After hotel pickup, cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia in a comfortable ferry. Then, set off on an afternoon tour of this lovely city by foot and air-conditioned transport. View top Tallinn sights including the cobbled Old Town, Toompea Hill, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral as you hear about the city’s history and culture. Afterward, (depending on timings), enjoy time at leisure before your return ferry trip.

Without a car, sightseeing in the Finnish countryside can pose a challenge. This shore excursion from Helsinki takes care of transportation from your cruise port, through picturesque rural areas, and back again, stopping at top sights such as the 1952 Olympic Stadium, the historic town of Porvoo, and the Rock Church along the way.

Making your own day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki means organizing ferries and transport in Estonia’s capital, and doing your own homework on the sights. This small-group day trip covers everything: return ferries, guided touring, plus round-trip port transfers at both ends. See Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and more as a guide shares their history, and enjoy free time to stroll and shop before sailing back to Helsinki.

This is a luxurious alternative to crowded group tours that helps you save time and get a more personalized service. Set off in a private vehicle with a driver to take you on a route that helps you understand more about the history of Finland. See a shortlist of key Helsinki landmarks—such as Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelius Park—then, visit the picturesque medieval Old Town of Porvoo.

Discover the sights, history and culture of Helsinki on a private 4-hour city tour. Travel between the sights by air-conditioned vehicle, and experience the Finnish capital’s 450-year-old past and stylish vibe from your private guide. See landmarks such as Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument; and if you wish, visit Temppeliaukio Church, carved underground from rock. Finish with a stroll in Market Square, where stalls offer contemporary Finnish foods and goodies. If there’s something you want to see more of, tell your guide; the itinerary is customizable.

Check out the best of Helsinki from a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! With a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours, create your own flexible sightseeing itinerary. Hop on and off whenever you wish at any of the 18 stops around Finland’s vibrant capital, or stay aboard for the full route to enjoy 360-degree views of the sights. View top Helsinki attractions such as the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Senate Square, the Temppeliaukio Church, the culturally significant building of Stockmann Department Store and more, and hear the story of each passing sight from the informative audio commentary. Free WiFi on-board is available for your comfort.

Keen to see Helsinki during a layover at Helsinki Airport? If so, this whistlestop tour of Finland’s capital is just the ticket. Hop inside an air-conditioned coach and enjoy a panoramic tour of 12 landmarks including the Rock Church, Helsinki Cathedral, and Sibelius Monument as you discover their history. Select from various departure times and, if your layover is longer than the tour, choose a drop-off in central Helsinki before returning independently to the airport.

Get a comprehensive overview of Helsinki during this private walking tour. Visit landmarks and highlights such as the Kiasma Modern Art Museum, Uspenski Russian Cathedral, the Chapel of Silence, Esplanadi, and others. Your guide fills you in on Helsinki's history and present-day modern life in the city as you walk.

Forget the rigidity of a typical tour and explore Helsinki with a personalized itinerary on a private city tour. Customize your journey according to your interests, with advice and insights provided by your local guide to ensure a memorable experience. Save time finding a meeting point with pickup from a location of your choice, departing at a time that suits your schedule.

Join a Lokafyer guide in Helsinki for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. Instead of a typical tour package, you’ll get an authentic experience that’s designed for you, starting with a pre-tour chat about your interests. It’s like knowing a Helsinki local who can show you around, complete with personalized tips and recommendations based on insider know-how.

Explore the highlights of Helsinki at your own pace by opting for a Helsinki 24h Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket. You won’t be tied into a long itinerary, and can instead explore the city independently, only visiting places that interest you. Choose from 22 different stops, including Senate Square, Rock Church, Parliament, and the Market Square. You’ll be able to hop on and off as many times as you like over 24 hours, and conveniently, audio commentary is available on board.

When your cruise visits Helsinki, discover the Finnish capital’s highlights and enchanting town of Porvoo on a 5-hour shore excursion. During a panoramic coach tour, see Helsinki landmarks such as Finlandia Hall; and stop for photos at the Sibelius Monument and Senate Square. Afterward, continue to pretty, 14th-century Porvoo. Take a walking tour of the Old Town to see its cathedral, wooden cottages and red-painted shore houses; visit a chocolate store; and enjoy free time to shop and stroll before returning to ship.

While your cruise ship is in Helsinki, get to know Finland’s capital on a 3.5-hour panoramic shore excursion. Admire the main landmarks and neoclassical architecture from an air-conditioned coach as you hear illuminating facts about the city’s history and culture. Admire the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral and more, and enjoy photo stops at Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and when possible, the spectacular Temppeliaukio Church or ‘Church of the Rock.’ Stay on at bustling Market Square and return to ship independently, or enjoy a return transfer to port.

Tallinn is known for its historic landmarks and culture, but is often overlooked by visitors to Helsinki. Travel with ease to Estonia’s capital with hotel pickup, drop-off, and cruise transfer included, with an option of early or late morning departure to suit your schedule. Discover the Danish King's Garden and Toompea Hill, benefiting from the small-group tour size with personalized attention from your professional guide.

"Tervetuloa Helsinkiin" or Welcome to Helsinki! - Did you know that there are more saunas in Finland than the number of cars? - Did you know the world's top seller phone ever was manufactured in Finland? If the answer to the questions is No, then I highly recommend you book this tour and get to know more about the Finnish culture, history, and lifestyle with me! In this fun tour, we will visit the highlights of Helsinki such as: The iconic Helsinki cathedral and senate square University of Helsinki, why Finland has the best education system? Central train station as one of the most beautiful ones in the world Central library where people can play PS5 or record a music! Market square, what do Finns usually eat or drink? Design district with historic buildings, The chapel of silence for a quick meditation And many other secrets ... Wish to see you soon!

Once your cruise ship docks in Helsinki's port, get a thorough tour of the Finnish capital during your limited time. During this excursion via air-conditioned coach, tour the city center's most important landmarks, ending up at Central Station for some free time before returning to your ship on time. Opt to stay later in the city center if you like.

Discover the delightful town of Porvoo on a 4-hour private tour from Helsinki, with an expert local guide beside you. Venture east to this medieval town, Finland’s second oldest, and learn about its 14th-century origins and the people who shaped it as you explore. Take a walking tour through the cobbled Old Town, and admire the 15th-century cathedral, old Town Hall and traditional, red-painted store houses along the riverside. Before returning to Helsinki, enjoy free time to stroll, relax and perhaps buy souvenirs at the quaint craft shops.