Finland · CITY TOURS
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Here are the 15 city tours in Finland worth the money this season. Prices, running times and the small print that decides between them are all in the list below.
A self-paced double-decker bus loop that hits Helsinki’s top sights fast, with audio in 10 languages and great views.
“Waiting times for the bus to arrive were very long and you don’t have enough time to just leave the bus and come back on it, as it stopps only for a few min. But the rest is great”
A 1.5-hour Helsinki archipelago cruise with recorded waterfront commentary, big-window views, and optional coffee or Finnish pulla on board.
Hop on Helsinki’s open-top bus for 24 or 48 hours, free Wi-Fi, 11-language audio, and discounts at top sights and cafés.
“I really enjoyed this activity. We where visiting form Tallinn for the day so it was a really good way to see the city. Plenty of stops to get off and explore and plenty of information given throughout the tour.”
Helsinki downtown walking tour with city planner Emek. Small group, architecture, religion, politics, and Oodi Library. English, 3 hours.
“Emek is an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge on Finnish culture and architectural history. We learned so much so as to really appreciate the city surroundings. He answered all our questions with thoughtful enthusiasm. Even our reluctant 20 year old son became engaged with the 3 hours tour as Emek adapted his tour to all our mutual interests.”
Save with Helsinki Card CITY or REGION, free transit, museums like Amos Rex and Suomenlinna, plus cruises and an audio bus tour.
“Very convenient, easy to pick up at the airport even with a mid-night arrival. My hotel was about a 15 bus ride out of city center so I used it twice a day on the busses, just show pass to driver, and could have used it for free travel on the mainline train. The trams are amazing aRead more”
Private Helsinki highlights plus Porvoo Old Town with door-to-door transfers and a local guide in 4 to 5 hours.
“This is a great introduction to Finland and Helsinki. Our guide was awesome with lots of tips on places to explore on our own . I highly recommend this tour .”
5-hour Helsinki sights plus a round-trip ferry to Suomenlinna, guided by an English speaker, with easy central pick-up.
“Enjoyed our tour with Harry and the ferry ride was great! Saw a good deal of Helsinki and the hotel pick-up was appreciated. They do not coordinate drop-off as an FYI so you will be responsible for your return after the ferry ride. Very enjoyable!”
3-hour small-group Helsinki walk with city planner Emek, covering top sights and local stories, ending near Central Station.
“Guide held the tour with passion, was a really great tour :) Walk through the library and lot of information the Finnish life.”
A small-group Helsinki sightseeing tour with short food tastings, Finnish history, and market hall bites, guided in English for about 2 to 3 hours.
“Overall great experience learning about the history of Helsinki and sampling various local foods. I enjoyed walking off the main streets and learning about the not only the city but also the neighborhood and parks within Helsinki. Larisa, our guide, is very informative and attentive and offered a personal touch to our experience. Although my partner and I were the only 2 people in the group, we did not feel rushed at all. Some definite highlights were walking the streets which inspired Moomin and the tastings (the caviar options, smoked meats, pastries, and (one of my new favorites, spruce tea). We definitely recommend this tour to others!!”
Hop-on hop-off bus in Helsinki with a 24-hour ticket, English audio, onboard Wi-Fi, and key stops from Market Square to Löyly.
“We have been to Helsinki before during the off season so wanted to do this to learn more abou ther areas we visited. However the audio didn’t work in several of the seats we tried. By the time we found some we were well into the tour. But there was a lot of repetition. I learned more doing everything ourselves in the previous visit. Additionally they had no understanding of the Viator vouchers. I presented the printed paper copy and digital and it was only after heavily scrutinising that it was accepted. With so many issues I’ve had with these Viator hop on hop off bookings that I am nervous…”
RIB speed tour from Helsinki to outer islands, icebreaker fleet, and the Löyly sauna stop, with flotation gear and live guide.
“It was a thrilling experience. A great way to experience the gulf of Finland and see the archipelago. We loved the fact that we were given the full body suits, goggles and gloves. We were warm and able to enjoy the experience to the fullest because of that. Our guide was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was infectious. Highly recommend this activity”
A 2.5-hour Helsinki city walk with a small-group food tasting at Old Market Hall, mixing classic sights and Finnish bites.
“We had a fantastic experience! Our guide Lara was very knowledgeable and approachable, and we learnt a lot about the history of Helsinki. We are very grateful that she was able to start the tour an hour earlier due to my change of flight. We saw some interesting and beautiful sights in Helsinki - within very reasonable walking distance. And she took us to the oldest market in town to taste some amazing local specialties - including caviar and bear meat! Everything we tasted was absolutely delicious. I recommend this tour - it may seem pricey, but the products you get to taste are totally worth it! A & K”
A 3-hour private Helsinki walk with a city planner guide, from Senate Square and cathedrals to Oodi Library, with great architecture stories.
“Our tour guide Emek was very knowledgeable about the history of Finland. We had a great time and enjoyed our tour 100%.”
Hop-on hop-off bus through Helsinki in 90 minutes per loop. Audio in multiple languages, cruise-port friendly stops, and 24 or 48-hour tickets.
“Lovely city made very accessible with an excellent bus tour lasting 90 minutes. The bus was immaculately clean and modern. Heikki our bus driver was so helpful too and spoke excellent English.”
A 3-hour Helsinki walking architecture tour with city planner Emek, covering Senate Square, libraries, stations, and modern design, in a small group.
“We’ve taken history and architecture walking tours all over Western Europe. Emek is one of the most knowledgeable and engaging guides we’ve ever had. He revealed the city’s history through his deep knowledge of political and societal impacts on art and architecture Read more”
