Location: Helsinki
Top Things to do in Helsinki
Top Restaurants in Helsinki
10 Cultural Tours in Helsinki That You Shouldn't Miss
Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
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1. Private Snowmobile Sleigh Tour in Helsinki Archipelago Including Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the best of the Finnish wilderness on this private 3-hour sleigh tour in the Helsinki archipelago. Travel through Helsinki’s archipelago by traditional sleigh with a guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the pretty scenery. Wrapped up warm against the cold, make several stops along the way and try your hand at the traditional art of ice fishing. Enjoy a warming fireside lunch with hot drinks on one of the islands, and gain insight into life on the archipelago. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Helsinki hotel.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport, Lunch
Exclusions: Sauna at the winter base
Reviewed By Marta J
We had a great time with Kenneth! He is a great host and experienced guide. It was fun to ride the snow mobile but also to find out more about the life around the archipelago and it's inhabitants. True winter must-do experience! We highly recommend! Thank you for great energy :) M&M
2. 5-hour sightseeing in Helsinki and Winterworld
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy Helsinki and Lapland wonders in 5 hours. Instead of driving 13 hours to Lapland, it decided to come to you. Snow attractions and activities are available in any weather: igloos, ice bar, ice sculptures, sliding hill, kick-sledding and fun skiing. And happy time flies faster when you enter the Lappish world with an ice glass of welcome drink.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup (selected hotels), one welcome drink from the Ice Glass in the Ice Bar;, use of kick sledges, sliding hill and tandem skis;, thermal clothing and boots during the stay (included only during Summer season)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Additional activity expense
Reviewed By Scenic791070
A nice way to see the city. Sheena was a really good and knowledgeable guide. Whether you travel alone or together with family, this tour is perhaps the best way to see the most important sites of Helsinki with an organized group.
3. Tour Helsinki with a City Planner
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
We will walk together in and around the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why do Helsinki people 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? 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? 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.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities
Reviewed By masha_leo_test
That was the perfect tram tour! Emek was so friendly and nice, he told us a lot about districts, houses, places we were in. He also answered our questions and gave us useful tips. I highly recommend this experience, it's really enjoyable!
4. Private Tour of Helsinki with a City Planner
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
We will walk together in and around the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why do Helsinki people 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? 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? 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.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities
Reviewed By gusto104
I have traveled to over 100 cities in the world and this tour was, by far, one of the very best! Emek is a smart, friendly, and well-informed guide -- a university professor and a world traveler himself! -- who really knows how to make the city's history come alive by showing you key locations from ancient times to the newest, hippest spaces (the new city library is a marvel of modern design and, inside, offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday Finnish ideals of community involvement), while always being fun and interesting. This tour is a real treat for travelers interested in understanding Helsinki's history and place in the world, and Emek is the perfect "friend" to spend the afternoon with while he shows it all to you!
5. Helsinki Hightlights Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour allows you to visit Helsinki's main attractions, including Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old market Hall, Market square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Rock Church, Havis Amanda and Helsinki Cathedral etc. along with photo stops. Your guide will share the city's stories, history, culture along the way.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels), Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Price includes 24% value added tax
Exclusions: Any personal expense is not included
Reviewed By Scenic791070
A nice way to see the city. Sheena was a really good and knowledgeable guide. Whether you travel alone or together with family, this tour is perhaps the best way to see the most important sites of Helsinki with an organized group.
6. Helsinki private city tour and Porvoo old town by Luxury car
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We use our creativity and knowledge to adjust the tour according to your interests and preferences, the party size and the weather conditions; so you will get the best of Helsinki and Porvoo Highlights.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By MoonYue
I booked their transport last minute one day before. And Roman had very well arrangement for my group, price is little bit high, but overall service is good. Prompt reply.
7. Tour from Helsinki Airport to Helsinki city center
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
If you have time between flights, don’t waste it at the airport, grab the tour. By the private car, we will pick you up from Helsinki (Vantaa) Airport and return you back after the tour, according to your flights. We will visit Senate Square, Railway Station square, Aleksander street, Church of Silence, Oodi library, Cathedrals and more. Your guide will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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8. VIP Helsinki City tour and Medieval Porvoo by Private car with personal guide
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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 things about Finland!
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By brianwC4943TW
Outstanding tour by a husband and wife team.... customized to whatever you want to see or hear about. We spoke about way more than just history! Even my 3 (young adult) kids were engaged. Highly recommend.
9. Daily Small Group Porvoo Tour
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Explore the secret treasures and famous landmarks of Porvoo Old Town on this half-day tour from Helsinki. Chose the start time to suit your schedule, then follow a guide through Porvoo’s historic Old Town. Discover top attractions including 15th-century Porvoo Cathedral and the waterside bars and galleries for which Porvoo is famous.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal Expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By Janetlee1410
Nick was very responsive n helpful to arrange all the activities for 9 of us We really enjoyed it Nick also help to book Glass Resort
10. Medieval Tallinn: Day Trip from Helsinki Including Lunch
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4.4 based on 10 reviews
Depart Helsinki in the morning by ferry and embark on a full-day trip to medieval Tallinn, Estonia's fascinating capital city. Let your professional English-speaking guide take you around the most important sights of Tallinn both in and outside the medieval Old Town (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and enjoy tasty lunch served in one of the charming restaurants. After lunch, use free time to explore the myriad of shops and sights the city has to offer, before the transfer back to the harbour for the return journey to Helsinki. The guide will meet you in Tallinn.
Inclusions: Three-course lunch (appetizer, main course, dessert and water), Local guide in Tallinn, Tallinn sightseeing tour, Ferry Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Alex J
I was in Helsinki, alone, for four days, in October 2018. I took this tour and I loved it. So, when I was in Helsinki with my wife, for a week in September 2019, we did this together. When I did this tour in 2018, the stop was at the Rock Church. When I did this with my wife in 2019, the stop was at the Sibelius Monument. I am really glad, because it is impossible to see the Rock Church properly in just about ten minutes, and I had to make a second trip later to see it properly!! Whereas the Sibelius monument can easily be seen in ten minutes, as the bus stops right next to it. So, one bit of advice, IF POSSIBLE, take the tour on a day when the stop is at the Sibelius monument. Phone in advance, or ask your hotel front desk to do it for you. This tour is free with the Helsinki Card. Be a few minutes early, and sit on top. You don't get much of a view from the lower deck! The audio guide is good. The starting point at Esplanade Park is a bit difficult to find, ask someone! Everyone in Helsinki speaks English, and everyone is so helpful and polite. So, don't be shy to ask!
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