Activities in Helsinki

Private Walking Tour of Helsinki

An authorized local guide will join you for a 3-hour guided tour by foot. You will see some of the most important sights in Helsinki. The historical center of Helsinki around the Senate, and in the immediate vicinity you will find the Presidential Palace, the city Hall and the harbor area with Market Square and Uspenski Cathedral. You can stroll through the Esplanade Park and the most important shopping streets towards the parliament, the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma and finally to Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the rock church. If time allows continue to the Finlandia Hall and the Opera along the Töölönlahti seaside

Availability: Daily

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: 3-hrs private guide

Explore Helsinki with a private Guide and Driver

A private guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel for a 3-hour private sightseeing tour of Helsinki. The guide takes you around Helsinki, providing you with an idea of the pulse of the city and giving you tips on what to visit, where to shop and where to eat. The freedom of having your own car and driver during your visit to Helsinki is wonderful! You can decide yourself which sights and museums you would like to visit.

Availability: Daily

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: 3-hrs private guide and 3-hrs vehicle and driver

Private Finnish Food Walk

You start the private food tour in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will have a great overview about the local cuisine. After that your guide will give you some local´s tips at the Market Square (Kauppatori). On this about 2 hours long walk we stroll the most beautiful streets of Helsinki center like Esplanadi and Bulevardi, pass through the Design District Helsinki as well as the idyllic art nouveau neighborhood of Punavuori to finish the tour at the Hietalahti Market Hall. Over there you can enjoy an after-tour lunch or just shopping of organic and local food delicacies. On the way you will get a taste of local specialties from selected special stores! Besides local bread and cheese, you will taste fish and get some coffee with local pastries, a seasonal berry treat and chocolate. Reindeer will be included as well as salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice). The price is based on 1 person/guide.

Availability: Daily
Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
Includes: Private guide, food samples
Note: Food samples may vary depending on season.

Beautiful Canal Route

This 1,5 hour sightseeing tour by boat is one of the best ways to see and discover the city of Helsinki and its naval quarters and historic sites. You will see interesting sights like the beautiful Degerö Canal, the Finnish Icebreakers and harbours, Korkeasaari Zoo and Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage site. Listen to fascinating stories about the archipelago. Guiding (recorded and in writing) available in several languages. You also have the possibility to enjoy coffee / tea / beverages and pastries. This tour departs from the Market Square.

Availability: Daily, May – September
Duration: 1,5 hours
Includes: Guiding, 1,5-hour canal cruise

Hop-On, Hop Off Bus Ticket (Open Ticket)

The Open Top Sightseeing Tour offers a great way to explore Helsinki on your own. The sightseeing tour takes you around Helsinki in an open top double-decker bus. You can hop on and off the bus as often as you want at the different sights along the route. You will pass interesting sights like Tempelliaukio Church, Brunssparken and The Senate’s square. In bad weather, a roof can be installed quickly to protect you from the elements. The ticket is valid 24 hours, and the guiding is done in seven different languages through individual headphones.

Availability: Daily, May 2nd – September 30th

Includes: Guiding via headphones, transport by coach

Daytrip to Medieval Tallinn (not guided)

Daytrip to Medieval Tallinn (not guided)
Enjoy the fast ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia’s cozy Capital city. The old town is easy to navigate, as you walk through a compact maze on cobblestone streets. Explore the many shops and sights your own. In the afternoon/evening head back to Helsinki by fast ferry. Several departures per day.

Availability: Daily
Duration: 11 – 12 hours
Includes: Return ferry Helsinki – Tallinn – Helsinki