5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will arrive and check-in at a 3-star hotel in the very centre of Helsinki city on your own.

Starting from here, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start the 5-day tour in Helsinki, Suomenlinna, Porvoo, & Tallinn!

On the first day, you will visit the most highlight spots in Helsinki with a guided tour by tram.

On the second day, you will have a guided walking tour in the Helsinki Design District in the morning, and visit Suomenlinna by ferry in the afternoon.

On the third day, you will have a guided tour to the medieval Porvoo by inter-city bus.

On the fourth day, you will have a daytour to Tallinn by ferry! You will have a guided tour with some own free time in this old town. In the evening, you will return to Helsinki by ferry.

On the last day, you will have some own free time to explore Helsinki city a bit more before the departure.

HSL Public Transportation 5-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

What's Included

Round-trip inter-city bus & guided tour in Porvoo
English-speaking guide
Round-trip ferry & guided tour in Suomenlinna
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
2-hr Helsinki Design District walking tour
2-hr Helsinki highlight city tour by tram
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Helsinki city centre for 5 days / 4 nights
Round-trip ferry & guided tour in Tallinn
Any personal expense
Lunch and dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

- Your guide will pick you up at hotel lobby for Helsinki sightseeing tour. - Please be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the agreed meeting time, thank you. - Your guide will be with a sign of our logo. If you have difficult finding our guide, please call us.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    3-hr Helsinki Highlight City Tour by Tram

    12 stops
  • 1
    Helsinki

    Welcome to Helsinki! You will receive the welcome gift - HSL Public Transportation Card, and then, your relaxing stay in Helsinki begins!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Helsinki Central Railway Station

    Helsinki Central Station is chosen as one of the most beautiful stations by BBC in 2013. It is the main station for commuter rail and long-distance trains departing from Helsinki. The station is used by approximately 400,000 people per day and is the busiest rail station in Finland.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Senate Square

    Senate Square is the most iconic square for not only visitors but seagulls as well! Senate Square and its surroundings make up the oldest part of central Helsinki. Landmarks and famous buildings surrounding the square are the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, main building of the University of Helsinki and the Sederholm House, the oldest building of central Helsinki dating from 1757.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Helsinki Cathedral

    Step onto the stairs to take a look at the Helsinki Cathedral in front of the Senate Square. It is a major landmark of Helsinki, and possibly the most famous structure in Finland as a whole when viewed globally!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Uspenski Cathedral

    Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Old Market Hall

    Enter this old market hall in Helsinki, taste some local food and pastries, and experience the Nordic daily lives.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Kauppatori

    Take a walk at Kauppatori, which means Market Square in Finnish, you will find lovely stuff for souvenirs and delicious local foods served by venders!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Havis Amanda

    Drop by at the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and know more about her from stories told by your guide

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Esplanadi Park

    Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Temppeliaukio Church

    The entrance fee of the Rock Church is included in this tour. Enter this amazing space, hear the story of its construction, and take some photos!

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Sibelius Park

    You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)

    Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Helsinki Design District Tour & Round-Trip Ferry to Suomenlinna

    4 stops
  • 13
    Design District

    In the morning you will have a 3-hr guided walking tour to the Helsinki Design District, and in the afternoon, you will take a ferry to the sea fortress of Finland - Suomenlinna.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Have an in-depth guided walking tour on this island in the afternoon of the second day of the tour.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko)

    During the visit to Suomenlinna, you will drop by the Suomenlinna Church and hear the stories and facts of it from your guide.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

    Suomenlinna is well-known by its important military role as a sea fortress of Finland. You will go inside the heavy wall of the fortress, hear the histories, and feel the moments of old days here.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Guided Day Tour to Porvoo by Inter-City Bus

    6 stops
  • 17
    Kamppi Shopping Centre

    Kamppi Shopping Centre is a joint station that integrates a new underground bus terminal and a metro station underneath its main building, which serves as a complex shopping centre. Your trip will start in front of Starbucks at its E-level by meeting up your guide there.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Porvoo

    You will head to Porvoo by inter-city bus from Helsinki. It takes around 50 min to get there. Take a quick glance at this country from the bus window on your way there.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Porvoo Old Town

    You will have a 3-hr guided tour in the Porvoo Old Town. It is the second oldest town in Finland. In addition to the popular spots, your guide will bring you walk deeply into this town to know more about the cultural, art, & historic aspects of this medieval town.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 20

    It is the oldest town hall in Finland. You will know the history of the Porvoo region, as well as traditional and industrial art. Albert Edelfelt, Ville Vallgren, Louis Sparre, A.W Finch and Saara Hopea.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21
    The Devil's Stairs

    You will visit the Devil's Stairs in Porvoo and learn about its story behind.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Cathedral of Porvoo

    Porvoo Cathedral took its present form at the end of the 15th century. It can accommodate 750 people and it can be reserved for baptisms, marriage ceremonies and funerals at the Parish Office.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Guided Day Tour to The Medieval Tallinn by Ferry

    9 stops
  • 23

    You will go to the harbour by HSL ticket, and from here, take ferry to Tallinn, Estonia. Round-trip ticket fare is included in this tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 24
    Port of Tallinn

    The tour begins at the Tallinn Port, you will meet up with your guide here.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Toompea Castle

    Your guide will tell you the story Toompea Castle during the visit.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 26
    Toompea Hill

    Go up to the Toompea Hill and take some splendid photos!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 27
    Town Hall Pharmacy

    This is the oldest pharmacy in Tallinn, you will feel the historic atmosphere in this Town Hall Pharmacy.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 28
    Danish King's Garden

    You will have some slow walk in the Danish King's Garden, at the same time hear some more stories from your guide.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 29
    Tallinn Town Hall

    Visit Tallinn Town Hall, you may choose to go inside the Hall on your own admission fee on your own free time after the 3-hr guidance.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 30
    Aleksander Nevski Katedraali

    The Aleksander Nevski Cathedral is a must-not-miss point in Tallinn Old Town, take a photo in front of it and view it with both eyes and heart!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 31
    Viewing Point Kohtuotsa

    Here you will enjoy the comprehensive scenery view of the Tallinn Old Town from the top hill!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Own Free Day in Helsinki

    4 stops
  • 32
    Helsinki

    On the second day, you may have some own free time before departure. Plan your own route and go for this exclusive adventure on your own!

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 33
    Central Library Oodi

    Oodi Central Library of Helsinki is the "gift" presented to all Helsinki residents to celebrate the 100 year birthday of Finland. It opens for everyone, with various kinds of facilities and activities, you will find the fun points during the visit to Oodi.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 34

    Töölönlahti is just next to the Helsinki Central Railway Station. The bay shore is one of the local's favourite route. It hosts the Helsinki City Marathon, and the paddle activities during the summer.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 35
    Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

    Kaisaniemi Park is located in the middle of the crossing-area of many places, including the Central Railway Station, the University of Helsinki city centre campus, and Töölönlahti. And from this park, you are almost getting to Hakaniemi - just cross the beautiful bridge in between them! Take a slow walk in this park during your own time and breathe fresh air into your lungs!

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The schedule may be adjusted according to your arrival / departure time.
  • Sightseeing spots will be arranged according to the seasons and opening hours of each spot.
Supplied by Helsinki Tour

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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