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Sightseeing Private Tour of Helsinki
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Sightseeing Private Tour of Helsinki

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Overview

Helsinki Highlights Tour by car with photo stops (3,5 hrs) and walking tour of the city center (30 min). You'll see Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets, Market Square, Uspensky cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Sibelius Park, Temppeliaukio Church, etc.

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Hotel pickup offered

What's included

In-vehicle air conditioning

Admission to Rock Church (not guaranteed, may be closed for services)

Professional English-speaking tour guide for 4 hrs

Tips/Gratuity

Any other admissions/donations

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What to expect

  1. Hietalahti Market Square

    20 min

    Market square in the center of Helsinki is the most exciting place of the city. It’s located on the seashore next to the city ferry station. You can find everything there.

  2. Esplanadi Park

    20 min

    Situated in the heart of Helsinki, the Esplanade Park serves as a promenade for visitors and a place to relax for the locals. The park and the Espa Stage host many popular events, including the Marimekko Fashion Show in June and the Jazz-Espa concert series throughout July.

  3. Parliament of Finland

    20 min

    The Parliament House is the seat of the Parliament of Finland. It is located in the Finnish capital Helsinki, in the district of Töölö.

  4. Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera)

    20 min

    Opera and ballet are quite young in Finland, as both companies were formed in the beginning of the 20th century only. The Opera house was opened in 1993 and since than became home to both. The theater promotes the national art, National Opera stages four to six premieres a year, including a world premiere of at least one Finnish opera.

  5. Finlandia - Talo

    20 min

    The Finlandia Hall is a congress and event venue in the centre of Helsinki on the Töölönlahti Bay. The building, which was designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971. Every detail in the building is designed by Aalto. The designs were completed in 1962, with building taking place between 1967–1971. The Congress Wing was designed in 1970 and built in 1973–1975. In 2011, the building was expanded with new exhibition and meeting facilities.

  6. Helsinki Central Railway Station

    15 min

    The Central Train Station of Helsinki is a large impressive building, decorated with the massive statues on the both sides of the entrance. It was chosen as one of the world's most beautiful railway stations by BBC in 2013.

  7. Temppeliaukio Church

    25 min

    Temppeliaukio Church aka ‘the Rock Church’ is an incredible building in Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and was consecrated in 1969. The Lutheran Church is one of Helsinki’s most popular tourist attractions with over 500,000 annual visitors.

  8. Senate Square

    30 min

    The Senate Square presents Carl Ludvig Engel's architecture as a unique allegory of political, religious, scientific and commercial powers in the centre of Helsinki, Finland. 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 Sederholm House, the oldest building of central Helsinki dating from 1757.
    After a walk through the center of Helsinki, you will go to the main port of the city.

  9. Helsinki Cathedral

    20 min

    Helsinki Cathedral is a Lutheran church also called the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It's the main church of the town. The church was opened in 1852 and dedicated to the name saint of Russian emperor Nicholas 1st, as Finland was the province of Russia at that time. The impressive white structure stands on the natural hill, connected to the Senate square by the granite steps, that make you feel the church is even higher.

  10. Sibelius Park

    50 min

    Jean Sibelius is a prominent Finnish composer and musician, respected all around Europe. The memorial in a special park commemorates the life of this great person. The organ pipes dance in the air to the music, and the face of the composer looks at his music from the stone.
    12:30 - 13:00 - Walk around the city center

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Stockholm).

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking

FAQs about Sightseeing Private Tour of Helsinki

Can I cancel Sightseeing Private Tour of Helsinki for free?

No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

How long does it take?

It takes about 4 hours.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What's included?

  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Admission to Rock Church (not guaranteed, may be closed for services)
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for 4 hrs

What's not included?

  • Tips/Gratuity
  • Any other admissions/donations

Which places does it visit?

It visits Hietalahti Market Square, Esplanadi Park, Parliament of Finland, Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera), Finlandia - Talo, Helsinki Central Railway Station, Temppeliaukio Church, Senate Square.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

What fitness level is needed?

It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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