Helsinki tours, things to do and tickets

In this Finntastic tour, we are going to visit the highlights of Helsinki and learn together about the past and present of Finland!

- What do you know about a Finnish sauna?
- Is Finland really the happiest country in the world?

Join us so we could dicuss many fun facts about the Finnish culture, history, and lifestyle together in a fun way! This tour is going to be not only informative, but also very fun! So, do not hesitate and book it right now!

* Please go through all the tour details about duration, itinerary, meeting point and time, etc in the tour page *

Notes:
- This is a walking tour, and we walk around 2,5 km, but we let you take a seat on benches and steps if possible,
- The group size is 5-30 people, and the guide carries a speaker to talk to the group,
- Please register a valid phone number (preferably with whatsapp) so we can contact you before the tour in case of changes,

Wish to see you on our tour!

Our tour includes same day round trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with a 3 hour guided tour in Tallinn and 3 hour of free time for lunch, Souvenir shopping and taking pictures in Old Town of Tallinn.
We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning between 07:20 – 08:00 AM.
You will be taken to the Helsinki terminal to board a cruise ship to Tallinn.
Your tour guide will welcome you at the port of Tallinn. He will take you for a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Tallinn, a UNESCO world Heritage site.
After the 3 hour guided tour of the Old town ends. You now get 3 hours of free have lunch, shop and take pictures in the Old town in your free time before our tour guide takes you to Tallinn harbour for your return cruise to Helsinki.

Enjoy all the entertainment in Cruise during your journey.
You can try out the duty-free shopping on board, or try out the exquisite
Buffet, or just enjoy some time in the deck of the ship cherishing the beauty
of the Baltic coastline.

See the sights of Helsinki from the water on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise! Relax inside in the lower saloon or out on deck, and admire the beautiful islands that make up Helsinki archipelago. Cruise past top city attractions like the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress and hear about Helsinki’s 16th-century history from the onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Discover Helsinki and Suomenlinna during this 5-hour tour. With a professional guide, visit Helsinki's most famous sites, including Sibelius Monument and Esplanade Park. Next, take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Island and continue your walking tour through Suomenlinna church, Jetty barracks and Dry dock, etc. Round-trip ferry tickets and pickup from central Helsinki are included. The tour will end at Market Square, you will have time to enjoy the local restaurants/cafe or shop on your own after the tour.

We'll walk together in the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why is there a statue of a Russian Tsar on the Senate Square? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? Why do Helsinkians have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.

Discover the beautiful Medieval city of Tallinn in one day. Your one-way ferry crossing on board the LNG-powered Megastar or MyStar ferry will take only 2 hours.
You can conveniently choose your departure time from early morning to late afternoon and get 4-7 hours in Tallinn to explore the magnificent Old Town and visit museums, galleries, or small boutiques.
During your journey, you can shop on board or enjoy a meal in one of the multiple restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Please note that you need to check-in for the ferry before departure in Helsinki. We recommend arriving at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure. Check-in closes approximately 30 minutes before departure. Please check you are carrying valid travel documents.

With Backpacker Helsinki Tour you will enjoy a perfect guiding hike in the National Park of Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi. During the walk, we will cross many different lakes and type of landscapes ! Nuuksio and Sipoonkorppi National Park reflect perfectly the spectacular beauty of Finnish forest, the Taïga !
On our trip, I will share with you many informations about Finland and it wildlife and flora. Depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to pick berries or mushrooms !
In the heart of the winter, depending on the snowpack, possibility to practice snowshoes during the hike !
During the break in the Taïga, you will enjoy a delicious "Glögi" served with Finnish biscuits.
And on the summer, possible to swim in a pristine lake !
I will propose you the perfect trek corresponding to your level of hiking.
We will end by sharing an authentic home made Finnish soup served with a traditional bread and beverage in a Laavu, the Finnish fire camp !

The trip to Porvoo takes approximately 40 minutes, on the way we will tell you about the history of Finland and also the cultural aspects of the Finnish nation. Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland. The town is famed for its "Old Town", a dense medieval street pattern with wooden houses. It is the town of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Albert Edelfelt. We also will visit the market square, King's hotel, Merchant houses, and Toy store.

-Tip-based Tour of Helsinki-

Explore the main city highlights of the happiest country in the world! Learn about our History, Culture, Architecture (old and new), Education, and discover more about us Finns along the way.

We will give insider tips on where to visit after the tour, including the best places to eat and visit - so that you can optimize your stay.

We start at the Alexander II Statue, Senate Square, and take around 2-2.5 hours in duration. Just look for our Red Umbrellas at the start point!

THE FEW EUROS THAT YOU PAY TO VIATOR ARE TO BOOK A PLACE ON THE TOUR, WE DO NOT GET THIS MONEY.

Tour is FREE TO JOIN! At the end, you are welcome to leave a tip in cash or by card directly to the guide, based on your own budget & personal experience of the tour. PLEASE TIP GENEROUSLY SO WE CAN KEEP THIS TOUR CONCEPT ALIVE.

This is a GROUP TOUR - So there may be up to 30-40 others at the same time, although groups are typically smaller.

Our guides look forward to meeting you!

Discover Helsinki independently with the Helsinki Card. The card is a handy, economical way to make the most of your visit in Helsinki. It is a transport ticket and entrance ticket all in one and has a number of great value reductions and bonuses attached. Don't leave home without one!

Helsinki Card CITY and Helsinki Card REGION include all the same benefits, the only difference is the public transport.

​​​​​​​Helsinki Card CITY is the travel ticket within the zones AB.

​​​​​​​Helsinki Card REGION is the travel ticket within the zones ABC. Region card includes the train to Helsinki airport.

Make the most of your time in Helsinki with this unique experience. Relax your mind with a walk in Sipoonkorpi national park and release stress with the steam of a traditional smoke sauna. The most Finnish activity day ever!

Highlights:
• Discover the beauty of Finland in a national park
• Easy and rewarding hike with a barbecue lunch
• Enjoy sauna with locals in a safe environment
• A truly local experience with food, sauna, and swimming!

During this experience, you will get to discover the beauty of Sipoonkorpi national park with a professional wilderness guide. The guide will lead you through forested trails stopping along the way to learn about Finnish wildlife and nature. Our trail leads us to a rocky vista overlooking a freshwater lake where we will have a campfire barbecue.

After a delicious lunch, we will continue our walk to the smoke sauna (A total of 6km). Time to relax, go for a swim, and enjoy a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.

Feel the lure of the wilderness in the magnificent Liesjärvi National Park.
This adventurous excursion includes the national park's most stunning locations and a delicious Finnish-style lunch cooked by a lake!

Walk peacefully into the wilderness to connect with nature and experience true silence like never before. This full-day excursion is the perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in the magic of the Taiga forest.

Highlights:
• Experience pristine nature in a wild and off-the-beaten-path national park
• Look, listen, breathe, and feel the magic of the forest
• Learn about local plants and wildlife from a professional guide
• Enjoy a Finnish-style dining experience by a lake

No matter what time of year you visit, every season offers a unique perspective into the Taiga forest. Spring with its crisp blue skies and icy lakes. Summer's juicy blueberries and lush green forests. Autumns wild mushrooms and earthly hues shroud the forest. Join our "Winter Wonderland Hike" in winter!

Join us for a day of culture, history, and unforgettable moments as you explore the best of Finnish heritage and innovation with professional guide and comfortable car.
This tour is suitable for people interested in the history of Finland. In this tour we made a sightseeing tour of Helsinki and a trip to the ancient city of Porvoo.
You will see a lot of beautiful things and learn a lot of interesting facts about Finland!

Experience the snowy woods and the frozen Gulf of Finland. Experienced guides will lead you to the amazing winter wonderland. The snowmobile tour covers an easy and beautiful route around nearby forest trails and frozen sea. The safaris include a short break when you can relax and enjoy snacks and hot drinks by the campfire. 2 adults ride on one snowmobile or alternatively upgrade to ride on your own snowmobile. The snowmobile base is situated 30 km east of Helsinki downtown. The snowmobile tour includes pickup from the Helsinki City Centre.

Our pickup van will be driving a route according to the schedule below:

9:00 Helsinki Cathedral/ Senate Square

9:30 Arrival at the snowmobile base

12:30 Start back to city centre from the snowmobile base

13:00 Arrival Helsinki Cathedral/ Senate Square

Please be on time for the pickup!

Explore the Finnish Archipelago in an incredible nature reserve where the forest meets the sea.

Pick berries, learn about wild mushrooms, throw snowballs, or watch great migrations of birds. This off-the-beaten-path destination is our favourite place to explore in every season and share with travellers from all over.

Highlights:
• A magnificent nature reserve with diverse habitats
• Fantastic photo opportunities along the coast
• An easy and rewarding walk for all levels of fitness
• Prepared lunch and tea with a seaside view

We will walk along forest paths, rolling rocks and the beautiful coast, where we have the perfect place for a break, overlooking the Baltic Sea. Your guide will prepare a delicious lunch to enjoy while you freely explore wonderful landscapes and find your peace in nature.

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Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate.

A 5 to 6-hour trip from central Helsinki takes you to the tranquility of the breathtaking Nuuksio National Park, a large tract of peaceful wilderness within Helsinki metropolitan area. You will travel by a commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio Lake uplands and hike in a picturesque hilly landscape of small lakes hidden in evergreen forest. Your biologist guide will show you some of the most beautiful spots and tell you about the natural features of Finland and the park.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Choose from 11 languages on this audio-guided Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing. The tour takes you in the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center with Senate Square, Olympic Stadium, Hakaniemi district and the Kaivopuisto area. Tour includes one stop: at the Temppeliaukio Church OR at the Sibelius Monument OR at the Olympic Stadium.

Join our City tour to experience the best of both worlds: sightseeing and food. You'll indulge in the freshest fish from Finnish waters, the finest rye bread, and exclusive caviar delicacies while exploring Helsinki's historical sights and unique charm with our expert guide.
Our tours cater to all types of travelers, from solo adventurers to groups of friends. Don't miss out on this unique experience, book your tour now and get ready to explore!

INCLUDED in the tour:
- Tasting local fish and smoked Reindeer meat
- Enjoying traditional rye bread and local pastry
- Indulge in Caviar delicacies
- Blue Chocolate
- Non-alcoholic drinks

FOOD TASTINGS are subject to change based on availability and the season.
LUNCH is not provided on this tour, but customers can place an order on-site.
Please, make sure to inform us about any ALLERGIES in advance.

Due to icy and snowy roads, this tour is not recommended for parents with strollers from December to February.

Hop onboard the 100% electric and environmentally friendly TukTuk to see and experience Helsinki. Savor this beautiful city situated by the Baltic Sea and learn about its interesting history on the border on east and west. We are following the green coastal areas and navigating on city's historic cobble stone streets. You will be in a small group on 1-4 persons, and all tours are booked only for you and your group, so that we can really provide a personal service. You will have a licensed guide with you all the time. The guiding will be done by using the audio guiding system so you won't miss a thing around you. Welcome enjoy our beautiful city on this fun and informative tour!