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

We start the tour in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will have a great overview about the local cuisine. You can sense the aromas of cured salmon, local cheese and smoked reindeer among others. 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! We will taste the fish and get you some coffee with local pastries. Reindeer will be included as well as salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice), chocolate, local cheese, fresh bread and healthy treats with good vitamins.

Availability: Daily

Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours

Includes: Private Guide, food Samples

Private Sunset Sauna Cycle

This tour shows you what this sauna-frenzy nation of Finns is all about! We learn about sauna and the culture behind it while cycling around the recreational areas and islands close to the center of Helsinki. On a magical evening of the setting sun, we will get in touch with the Eastern side of Helsinki center along with such neighborhoods as the hipster district of Kallio, atmospheric Kruununhaka full of Finnish history and functionally modern area of Merihaka / Hakaniemi. We will also make a visit to one of the famous public saunas for a real bathing!

Availability: On Request

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Includes: Guide, entrance to Sauna, bike, helmet, snack

Private Helsinki Highlights by Bike

Helsinki Highlights by Bikes is an entertaining and easy-going orientation to the major attractions of Helsinki. We visit the market places to meet the local people and let you hear the history of our nation through the beautiful and unique architectural mix that only Helsinki can offer. We cycle through our city giving you time for sightseeing and shopping. Quiet green spaces are also not forgotten, that is what Helsinki is all about!

Availability: On Request

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Guide, bike, helmet, snack

Helsinki by Kayak

The sea is an essential part of the soul of Helsinki. The city is located right at the Baltic Sea and you can find a beautiful archipelago at its door step. There is no better way to get as close as possible to the real personality of Helsinki then by kayak. This 3-hour guided paddling trip will take you to the archipelago of Helsinki, characterized by clear water, rocky islands and sandy beaches. The trip takes place at the Vuosaari Paddling Center and suits beginners and experts alike. You will be picked up in the center of Helsinki. The kayaks are easy to handle and very stable. You will be provided all necessary kayaking equipment.

Availability: 01. June – 31. August, daily

Duration: 3-4 hours

Includes: Transportation from the city centre of Helsinki, Guide, kayak, paddle, life jacket, spray skirt, water bottle and snack.

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. During this tour you will get a taste of authentic coastal life in Helsinki. On board are guide services in 10 languages and you also have the possibility to enjoy coffee / tea / beverages and pastries. 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. During this tour you will get a taste of authentic coastal life in Helsinki. On board are guide services in 10 languages and you also have the possibility to enjoy coffee / tea / beverages and pastries. This tour departs from the Market Square.

Availability: 01. May – 30. September, daily

Duration: 3 hours

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

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, 18. April – 13. October

Includes: Guiding via headphones, transport by coach

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 head back to Helsinki by fast ferry.

Availability: Daily

Duration: 11 – 12 hours

Includes: Return ferry Helsinki – Tallinn – Helsinki