Eco-Friendly 2-Day Helsinki and Porvoo Guided Tour

2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is a 2-Day Guided Tour package for you if you are staying in Helsinki for a few days.

On the first day morning, you will meet your guide at the Helsinki Central Railway Station and start the guided tour for Helsinki city highlights. You will visit most must-not-miss spots, and in the afternoon you will take a round-trip ferry to Suomenlinna, the sea fortress of Finland.

On the second day, you will meet the guide at bus station and take inter-city bus to Porvoo, the medieval town in the Southern Finland. You will have a guided tour in this lovely old town and some own free time to walk around. In the afternoon you will take the inter-city bus back to Helsinki and have a restful evening. In this tour, you will receive a 2-day HSL ticket pass, you can use it to go anywhere in the Helsinki area freely by this pass.

What's Included

All Admission tickets
HSL Public Transportation 2-day ticket
Round trip bus ticket to Porvoo
Round-trip ferry and guided tour in Suomenlinna
Helsinki highlights guided tour by tram
English-speaking guide
Food and drink
Accommodation
Any personal expense

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet up your guide at the Main Entrance of the Central Railway Station (the entrance that has two pairs of statues holding spherical balls). Please be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the meeting time. If you have difficult finding our guide, please call.

End point

The tour will end up at Kauppatori, the Market Square. You may take a slow walk, visit each vender, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Helsinki and Suomenlinna guided tour

    12 stops
  • 1
    Helsinki Central Railway Station

    As the Central Station of the capital of Finland, it is the busiest station and provides services to approximately 400,000 people each day, Your city tour by tram will start from here!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Senate Square

    Visit and learn about history

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Helsinki Cathedral

    Visit and learn about history. PS, sometimes the Cathedral might not be entered due to the service.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Esplanadi Park

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

    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
    Old Market Hall

    The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee, and tea. They are also more than happy to help with any special orders.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

    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
  • 12
    Kauppatori

    Kauppatori means the "market square" in Finnish. After returning from Suomenlinna by ferry, this trip will end up here, and you may spend some own free time to visit each lovely vender at the Market Square and enjoy the rest of the day.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Day tour to Porvoo

    9 stops
  • 13
    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
  • 14
    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
  • 15
    Porvoo Old Town

    You will have an overall 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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 16
    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
  • 17

    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
  • 18
    The Devil's Stairs

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Porvoo Old Town

    After the guided tour, you will have some personal free moments. You may visit the lovely cafe or gallery that you just pass by, choose some souvenirs in local shops, or explore more about this old town with your own pace

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Helsinki

    When time is up, your guide will bring you to the bus station and return to Helsinki. It will take another 50 min on the road. Take a rest when you are on the bus.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21
    Kamppi Shopping Centre

    The bus will return to Kamppi, where this tour will end. You may enjoy some slow walk on the street on your way back to the accommodation. Have a restful evening!

    10 minutes 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
Supplied by Helsinki Tour

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