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Discover Helsinki in comfort on this guided tour of Finland’s vibrant capital. Travel by spacious van as your guide leads you through Helsinki’s most iconic landmarks, sharing insights into Finnish history and culture along the way. Highlights include visits to Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Olympic Stadium, and the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—offering you an essential Helsinki experience.
- Convenient tour includes comfortable van transportation between sights.
- Experience Helsinki’s top sights in approximately five hours.
- Learn about Finland’s rich history and culture from your knowledgeable guide.
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to the historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress in Helsinki’s harbour.
- At Suomenlinna, we include a tasting of Finnish favorites like salmiac, blueberry juice, and Karl Fazer chocolate — our own Willy Wonka.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you at the main entrance of the meeting point with a Helsinki & Porvoo Tours sign. We advise our customers to arrive 5 minutes earlier.
The tour ends at the Market Hall (Kauppatori)
Itinerary
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1Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
Our tour guide and driver will pick you from your hotel accommodations, and the tour will begin with a first stop at Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Finland’s iconic 1952 Olympic venue featuring functionalist architecture, a 72m tower with panoramic views, and hosts sports events and concerts today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Central Library Oodi
Oodi is Helsinki’s Central Library and a modern public meeting place in the city center, known for its striking architecture, open spaces, and mix of reading, events, and free activities
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Sibelius Monument
Sibelius Monument, a striking abstract sculpture of 600 steel pipes dedicated to Finland’s most famous composer, Jean Sibelius, set in peaceful Sibelius Park
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki’s largest Orthodox church with 13 golden domes, built from fortress bricks in 1868, overlooking the harbor.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Hietaniemi Cemetery, Finland’s most significant burial ground since 1829, holds graves of presidents, war heroes, and artists amid peaceful paths near the beach
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Kauppatori
Kauppatori Market Square, Helsinki’s vibrant waterfront market offering fresh fish, berries, crafts, and ferry access to Suomenlinna.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral, a grand white neoclassical church completed in 1852, crowns Senate Square with its green dome and apostle statues
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO site with 6km of walls, 100 cannons, tunnels, and museums across six islands—15 minutes by ferry from Market Square
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Kauppatori
After exploring the magical Suomenlinna Sea Fortress with its epic ramparts and stunning sea views, hop on a quick, scenic ferry ride back to lively Kauppatori—Helsinki's famous Market Square. Your adventure ends here, with plenty of time to grab yummy fresh treats like salmon soup or sweet strawberries right at the nearby Market Hall!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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