Top Helsinki Half-day Tours

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience. In a small group, travel by commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio National Park where you embark upon a hike through the hilly landscape, through forest, and past small lakes. Includes Helsinki hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get a fresh perspective on Helsinki on this quirky small-group tour, led by a city planner. Discover bizarre traditions, such as picnicking on graves, famous Finns, such as architect Alvar Aalto, and curios, such as a church built inside a giant granite rock, a statue that seagulls hate, and a 19th-century Bohemian hangout. Leave with an understanding of the city that you won’t get from guidebooks or everyday organized tours.

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.

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.

Get a comprehensive overview of historic Porvoo during this 4-hour tour from Helsinki. Explore the town, a bustling shipping port during the 14th century, home to colorful wooden houses along the waterways. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Helsinki included.

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 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.

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.

Making your own trip to Porvoo from Helsinki may leave you only skating over the sights of this historical town. Ensure you explore its highlights and past with this small-group half-day tour: with a guided walk around the Old Town lanes, churches, and squares. You get time to shop, stroll, and eat to round out your experience; and return minivan transport and hotel or port pickup and drop-off for convenience.

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 King’s Gate.

Make the most of time in Helsinki with a personalized city highlights tour. This 3-hour private walking tour can start from your Helsinki hotel or Helsinki port, and offers a customizable itinerary. Admire must-sees like Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), and discover Helsinki’s history on route. Includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, or an optional drop-off to shop at Helsinki’s Market Square before returning independently to your hotel or ship.

This Helsinki city tour is designed especially so cruise ship passengers can get the most out of a short stay on dry land. The focus will be on seeing the many faces of the Finnish capital, from the natural to the architectural, the medieval to the modern. You’ll fit a lot of attractions into one convenient and fun-filled day, and learn a lot about Helsinki.

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.

Make the most of even limited time in Helsinki on this action-packed private tour, which crams essential city sights plus historic Porvoo Old Town into just half a day. Your personal guide will collect you direct from your home, hotel, or ship, then whisk you around the city, with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t miss a thing. See Helsinki Cathedral, the Rock Church, the Sibelius Monument, and more.

Combine a comprehensive city tour of Helsinki with a visit to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum on this half-day tour. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that hits all of the Finnish capital's top landmarks, accompanied by insightful commentary. Then head to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum (admission included) to learn about the traditional Finnish way of life in centuries past.

This tour is suitable for people interested in the history of Finland. In this tour we made a sightseeing tour of Helsinki and a trip to the ancient city of Porvoo. You will see a lot of beautiful things and learn a lot of interesting things about Finland!

Travel in a comfortable minivan with just your private party on this half-day sightseeing tour of Helsinki. The convenience of minivan allows for easy maneuvering through the city and the ability to see all the highlights and landmarks in just around three hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Leave the cumbersome guidebook behind and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience on this private city tour of Helsinki, led by a professional city planner. Benefit from your guide’s expert knowledge as you take in major sights such as Temppeliaukion Church, Uspenski Cathedral, and Senate Square, and uncover hidden gems you’d be unlikely to find on your own.

Join us to experience a unique side of Finland's nature in one of the world's largest archipelagos! This walk takes us through a nature reserve where we enjoy lunch with a seaside view. This trip starts from Helsinki and take you to Porkkala: a relatively unknown destination to international visitors. Our tours are exclusive since our group size never exceed 8 persons. Finland is one of the best outdoor destinations. A walk into the forest brings us past an ancient burial cairn dated back to the Nordic bronze age. Surrounding this burial cairn lays our trail. An enjoyable walk with several lookout points and resting areas. Surrounded by natural wonders and incredibly diverse habitats this half-day in the archipelago will leave you wanting to rekindle your love for the outdoors. Highlights: • Lookout points of breathtaking archipelago scenery • Amazing photographing opportunities • Easy walk designed for all levels of fitness • Prepared lunch and coffee/tea with seaside view

REDRIB Helsinki lets you explore the Finnish capital from the water, reaching speeds of up to 55 mi/h (90 km/h) on-board a RIB boat. With this tour, combine a thrilling cruise with a visit to one of Helsinki’s former military islands. Admire attractions such as Suomenlinna fortress and the Silo 648 Light Art Installation; pick up speed as you zip along the coast of Helsinki; then head ashore for a walking tour of Vallisaari or Isosaari island.

Helsinki boasts many landmarks, but ticking them all off on a self-led tour can be difficult. Explore the Finnish capital with a local guide, and follow a comprehensive itinerary of city highlights that includes Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Helsinki Central Station. Gain insight into the city’s architectural heritage and be immersed in the city’s atmosphere as you explore by public transport, tickets included in the price.

Experience the best of both worlds! A relaxing hike and lunch in a Finnish national park and an afternoon stroll through the enchanting old town of Porvoo. It's your vacation so let us take care of the details. Visiting a national park is a MUST when travelling to Finland. Lucky for you, we have a professional wilderness guide who will tell your group many fascinating facts about Finnish nature and culture. During your time in the national park, you will have time to take photos, explore the forest and lake, and enjoy the lunch. After a refreshing taste of nature, we continue to the magical old town of Porvoo. A small and colourful village lined with cobblestone streets. We will visit the Porvoo cathedral, walk through the idyllic town square and handicraft stores, visit Porvoo's famous chocolate shop and take photos from the picture-perfect bridge overlooking the old town and river. During this tour you will get a truly authentic experience of Finnish nature and culture!

This tour allows you to discover the top attractions in Helsinki. Experience a touch of Northern magic in Nuuksio Reindeer Park which is the southernmost place in Finland where you can see reindeer. This visit takes you to the woods in Nuuksio. You experience the pure nature, see and feel these beautiful animals, and hear the stories of them!