Finland · CITY TOURS IN HELSINKI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 city tours in Helsinki worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Helsinki by hop-on hop-off bus in 1 day. See key sights fast with top-deck views and multilingual audio, plus winter-limited departures.
“Easy great way to see Helsinkis main attractions in 90 minutes”
A 1.5-hour Helsinki archipelago cruise with city shoreline views, Suomenlinna sights, and recorded narration in multiple languages for $33.
Helsinki’s hop-on hop-off open-top bus lets you explore at your pace for 24 or 48 hours, with 11-language audio, Wi-Fi, and discounts.
“Very good information about Helsinki and about how the trip worked. Easy to hop on and off. Timings fairly accurate. Would recommend.”
Small-group Helsinki walk with city planner guide Emek. Cathedrals, markets, station, Oodi library, 3 hours in English.
“Excellent tour given by Emek. He shared a lot of information about different aspects of Helsinki, from history to culture, language and the finnish way of living. We learned so much on this tour. It was nicely paced and we truly enjoyed the quick visit to the public library. Highly recommend this tour to get a good overview of the city! You will not be desappointed. Thanks again for this amazing tour!”
Private Helsinki and Porvoo highlights with VIP door-to-door pickup, a knowledgeable guide, and fast stops plus time for Porvoo’s Old Town.
“Pascual did an amazing job and he was a pleasure to spend the day with. I would definitely recommend him to friends”
A 5-hour Helsinki walk plus a round-trip ferry to UNESCO Suomenlinna fortress, led by an English-speaking guide with hotel pickup.
“Wonderful tour of Helsinki and Suomenlinna recently thanks to Sharma, whose local knowledge and sense of humour made every minute a pleasure. Highly recommended!”
Small-group Helsinki walk led by city planner guide, covering Senate Square, Cathedral, Oodi and more, with time for questions.
“This was a very good small group tour. Emek takes a maximum of 6 people and spends three hours talking and walking you through the history of Helsinki and telling the stories behind some of its major buildings. Emek was a relaxed, knowledgeable and professional guide. He delivered a very interesting, engaging tour that we thoroughly enjoyed. The modern library completed the tour… and, wow, what a fantastic building to end on. Thank you, Emek.”
Helsinki city highlights with local tastings of reindeer, herring and caviar at Market Hall, plus cathedral and harbor sights.
“This was my first visit to Helsinki and as usual I look for a city and food tour that will give me the lay of the land. This wonderful tour gave me both Lara as she asked me to call her was an exceptional tour guide. She had an exceptional knowledge of the history of Helsinki and Finland, the high points and key places to visit and as well and exceptional knowledge of the cuisine of the city and the country. she was a wonderful and friendly person who was concerned not only for doing a great job but also in care of her attendees. I will definitely recommend this…”
Helsinki hop-on hop-off bus with 24-hour ticket, audio in English, onboard WiFi, and stops from harbors to Löyly for flexible sights.
“It was nice to see the most beautiful places of Helsinki in a short time of period! Highly recommended!”
Hold on for a 1.5 hour RIB speed ride around Helsinki’s islands, with icebreaker insights, Löyly sauna views, and top sights by sea.
“Vielen Dank für diese fantastische Tour :) Wir empfehlen dieses Erlebnis zu 100% weiter. Eine Tour mit dem RIB-Boot darf bei einem Helsinki-Besuch auf keinen Fall fehlen =) Kiitos!”
2.5-hour Helsinki walking tour with Old Market Hall tastings, Senate Square sights, smoked reindeer, caviar, and Blue Chocolate.
“This is a MUST DO! The first hour was a historical walking tour and the last hour and a half was the food tour. The food was elevated and authentic Finnish food. It was all delicious. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept us interested throughout the entire experience. Highly recommend!”
Private 3-hour Helsinki tour with a city planner. Walk Senate Square, cathedrals, markets, Oodi library, and architecture stories.
“This was amazing. I learned so much about the city and culture. The guide was pleasant and informative. We had a wonderful time.”
Helsinki hop-on hop-off bus from Senate Square with 11-language audio, easy cruise-port access, and 24 or 48-hour ticket options.
“It's a great way to see the city!however I would suggest that the listing briefly describe better where the stops are located.”
Private car tour through Helsinki highlights and UNESCO Porvoo, with flexible stops, English guide, and time for markets and cafés.
“We absolutely loved our tour of Helsinki and Porvoo with Paulo. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and gave us a great insight into the places we visited, but also the country as a whole. He went to a lot of effort to make sure the tour went well, especially given it was midsummer so some of the usual sights and areas would be closed, and it went really well. Thank you Paulo!”
Small-group Helsinki tram tour with city planner Emek, design district stops, Central Library Oodi, Baana, and a 24-hour tram ticket.
“I’d do it again! Great overview of Helskini and the day to day lives of locals. Highly recommended tour!”
Pick the kind of day first, then pick the tour.
