National Museum of Finland (Suomen Kansallismuseo) Tours and Tickets
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The impressive National Museum of Finland (or Suomen Kansallismuseo) looks a bit like a Gothic church with its stonework and tower. Built in 1916 and extensively renovated in 2000, the museum's rooms cover different periods of Finnish history. The Treasure Trove has coins, silver, weaponry, medals and jewelery. The Prehistory of Finland is a large, permanent exhibition of prehistory and archaeological finds. A Land and its People shows life in Finland before industrialization. The Realm covers the history of Finland in the 13th - 17th centuries when it was under Swedish rule and an independent duchy of the Russian empire. The permanent exhibition, "Suomi Finland 1900", explores 20th-century Finland and was opened in April 2012. There are also changing displays of church relics, ethnography and cultural exhibitions.
The superb frescoes on the ceiling arches (by Akseli Gallen-Kallela) depict scenes from the epic Kalevala, including one of the hero Väinämöinen plunging a stake into the giant pike. You can visit the cafeteria at the end of your day to rest and absorb what you've learned about the history of Finland.
Tue-Sun 11am - 6pm. Closed Mondays.
Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki, 00100
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Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
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Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Sibelius Monument. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and Kings Gate.
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Tour Helsinki with a City Planner
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Get a fresh perspective on Helsinki on this quirky small-group tour, led by a city planner. Discover bizarre traditions, such as picnicking on graves, famous Finns, such as architect Alvar Aalto, and curios, such as a church built inside a giant granite rock, a statue that seagulls hate, and a 19th-century Bohemian hangout. Leave with an understanding of the city that you won’t get from guidebooks or everyday organized tours.
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Helsinki Card
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Explore Helsinki at your own pace and save money as you sightsee with the great-value Helsinki Card or Helsinki Card Region. Buy a 24-, 48- or 72-hour card and simply show your card to enjoy free public transport around the city (and in the whole metropolitan area with Helsinki Card Region), plus complimentary admission to many of top Helsinki museums and attractions, including the stellar Ateneum art gallery and Suomenlinna Fortress. Add a free audio city tour (limited timetable), a complimentary guidebook and map, plus valuable savings on tours, meals and other experiences, and it’s an excellent way to make the most of Helsinki.
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City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Explore Helsinki on a hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing tour, and travel around the city by open-top, double-decker bus. Stopping at 18 locations around the capital, the bus tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace, hopping on and off whenever you like. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks from an audio guide, and perhaps hop off to visit the bustling food stalls of Market Square. Your tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours after first use.
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Shore Excursion: Panoramic Helsinki Highlights and Porvoo Old Town
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Without a car, sightseeing in the Finnish countryside can pose a challenge. This shore excursion from Helsinki takes care of transportation from your cruise port, through picturesque rural areas, and back again, stopping at top sights such as the 1952 Olympic Stadium, the historic town of Porvoo, and the Rock Church along the way.
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Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
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Discover the sights, history and culture of Helsinki on a private 4-hour city tour. Travel between the sights by air-conditioned vehicle, and experience the Finnish capital’s 450-year-old past and stylish vibe from your private guide. See landmarks such as Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument; and if you wish, visit Temppeliaukio Church, carved underground from rock. Finish with a stroll in Market Square, where stalls offer contemporary Finnish foods and goodies. If there’s something you want to see more of, tell your guide; the itinerary is customizable.
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Helsinki Airport Layover Sightseeing Tour
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Keen to see Helsinki during a layover at Helsinki Airport? If so, this whistlestop tour of Finland’s capital is just the ticket. Hop inside an air-conditioned coach and enjoy a panoramic tour of 12 landmarks including the Rock Church, Helsinki Cathedral, and Sibelius Monument as you discover their history. Select from various departure times and, if your layover is longer than the tour, choose a drop-off in central Helsinki before returning independently to the airport.
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Helsinki Segway Tour
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Cover much more ground in Helsinki than you could on foot by booking a Segway tour. With all equipment and instruction included, even beginners will feel comfortable on these electric self-balancing scooters. With a guide in the lead providing in-depth commentary, explore Helsinki's important historical attractions via bike paths and pedestrian thoroughfares.
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Helsinki Highlights Tour By Tram And Walking
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Fitting in all of Helsinki’s top attractions can be difficult, especially for visitors with limited time. Spend a day touring the city with a local guide, and gain insight into the Finnish capital’s history and culture while visiting landmarks including Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Church, and Esplanadi Park. Explore the city like a local onboard public transportation, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees and tram fare included in the price.
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$402.80
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5-hour sightseeing in Helsinki and Nuuksio Reindeer Park
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This tour allows you to discover the top attractions in Helsinki. Experience a touch of Northern magic in Nuuksio Reindeer Park which is the southernmost place in Finland where you can see reindeer. This visit takes you to the woods in Nuuksio. You experience the pure nature and the traditional tent, see and feel these beautiful animals! The guide in the Reindeer Park will tell you the stories of the reindeer's.
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Private Half-Day Helsinki Sightseeing Tour by Minivan
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Travel in a comfortable minivan with just your private party on this half-day sightseeing tour of Helsinki. The convenience of minivan allows for easy maneuvering through the city and the ability to see all the highlights and landmarks in just around three hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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Explore the highlights of Helsinki at your own pace by opting for a Helsinki 24h Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket. You won’t be tied into a long itinerary, and can instead explore the city independently, only visiting places that interest you. Choose from 22 different stops, including Senate Square, Rock Church, Parliament, and the Market Square. You’ll be able to hop on and off as many times as you like over 24 hours, and conveniently, audio commentary is available on board.
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Money Saver: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour
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This convenient hop-on hop-off bus plus sightseeing cruise allows you to see Helsinki from both the land and the water. With a choice of 22 bus stops, you can choose to spend time at the places that interest you most, while skipping those that don’t. You’ll learn all about the city through the multilingual audio guide, too. Time your bus stops around the fun and relaxing boat cruise, which leaves several times a day.
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5-hour sightseeing in Helsinki and Winterworld
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Get a comprehensive tour Helsinki's landmarks combined with a visit to Winterworld park on this half-day excursion. Embark on a city tour with . your guide in the lead, following a carefully curated itinerary that ensures you don't miss a thing. Entrance to Winterworld is included, where you can indulge in the winter activities common to northern Finland such as a sledding hill, skiing, an ice bar, and igloos.
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Helsinki Highlight and Porvoo Day Sightseeing Tour
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Combine a city sightseeing tour of Helsinki's highlights and an excursion to the medieval town of Porvoo in one day. With a guide providing enlightening commentary along the way, visit Helsinki landmarks such as Olympic Stadium, Uspenskin Cathedral, the Rock Church, and others. Then, take a comprehensive walking tour of Porvoo's medieval highlights. Pickup and drop-off at selected Helsinki hotels included.
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Private Shore Excursion: Helsinki and the medieval village of Porvoo
Helsinki Highlights Tour by car/bus with a visit chocolate shop and tour of the medieval village of Porvoo. You'll see Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets, Market Square, Central Train Station, National Museum, Presidential Palace, Uspensky cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Parliament Building, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Park, etc.
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$919.00
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The Best of Helsinki on a Walk and Talk Private Tour
A great walking exploration of Helsinki for those who want to feel how vibrant this city is. Walk the streets of the Finnish capital, visit Market square, experience nordic hospitality and find unique gifts to take home!
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$398.00
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$398.00
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Helsinki Sightseeing Join-in Shore Excursion
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, Central Train Station, National Museum, Presidential Palace, Uspensky cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Parliament Building, Sibelius Park, Temppeliaukio Church, etc.
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$282.00
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$282.00
Helsinki Highlights and the Medieval Village of Porvoo
This half-day tour will lead you to see Helsinki Highlights by car/bus with a visit to a chocolate shop and the medieval village of Porvoo.
You'll see Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets, Market Square, Central Train Station, National Museum, Presidential Palace, Uspensky cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Parliament Building, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Park, etc.
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$1,029.00
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Private Shore Excursion: Helsinki and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Helsinki Highlights by car with a visit to the Seurasaari open-air museum. You'll see Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets, Market Square, Central Train Station, National Museum, Presidential Palace, Uspensky Cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Parliament Building, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Park, etc.
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$676.00
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$676.00
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Join-in Shore Excursion: Helsinki and Medieval Porvoo
Helsinki Highlights Tour by car with photo stops (4 hrs) and tour of the medieval village of Porvoo (1 hrs). You'll see Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets, Market Square, Central Train Station, National Museum, Presidential Palace, Uspensky cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Parliament Building, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Park, etc.
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$463.00
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$463.00
Small Group Tour around Helsinki and Porvoo
How about a one-day joined excursion between two ancient cities, Helsinki and Porvoo? Yay! In Helsinki, a private tour guide will offer you a tour around prior highlights of the Finnish capital in a luxury private car. You will explore the amazing sea-facing landscape, diverse building designs, and world-popular architecture. Porvoo is super easy to reach from Helsinki, about 45 kilometers. Thus, after capital exploration, you will have a trip to Porvoo and will have a chance to have a rest, enjoy the view of Finnish nature from the window and listen to insightful facts about Finland from your tour guide. Porvoo is a Summertown featuring red shore houses and exotic delicacies introduced by Gustav III, Sweden's king. Magic attraction from the flowerful gardens, traumatizing styles, and state-of-art makes it the most photogenic place in Finland that attracts photographers worldwide.
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$264.70
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$264.70
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Private Tour: Helsinki Highlights and the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Helsinki Highlights by car with a visit to the Seurasaari open-air museum. You'll see Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets, Market Square, Central Train Station, National Museum, Presidential Palace, Uspensky Cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia Concert Hall, Opera House, Parliament Building, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Park, etc.
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$758.00
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$758.00
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Private Shore Excursion: Helsinki Walking Tour
Helsinki Walking Tour. You'll see Esplanadi street, Market Square, Central Train Station, National Museum, Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki City Hall, Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, etc.
The tour ends in the city center.
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$354.00
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$354.00
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