Top Helsinki Cultural Tours

Discover picturesque Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, on a private day trip from Helsinki by ferry. After hotel pickup, cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia in a comfortable ferry. Then, set off on an afternoon tour of this lovely city by foot and air-conditioned transport. View top Tallinn sights including the cobbled Old Town, Toompea Hill, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral as you hear about the city’s history and culture. Afterward, (depending on timings), enjoy time at leisure before your return ferry trip.

Making your own day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki means organizing ferries and transport in Estonia’s capital, and doing your own homework on the sights. This small-group day trip covers everything: return ferries, guided touring, plus round-trip port transfers at both ends. See Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and more as a guide shares their history, and enjoy free time to stroll and shop before sailing back to Helsinki.

This is a luxurious alternative to crowded group tours that helps you save time and get a more personalized service. Set off in a private vehicle with a driver to take you on a route that helps you understand more about the history of Finland. See a shortlist of key Helsinki landmarks—such as Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelius Park—then, visit the picturesque medieval Old Town of Porvoo.

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.

Get a comprehensive overview of historic Porvoo during this 4-hour tour from Helsinki. Explore the town, a bustling shipping port during the 14th century, home to colorful wooden houses along the waterways. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Helsinki included.

Admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal, and hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, lies across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki: an easy day trip by ferry for those keen to experience its medieval charms. Book this return trip in advance to secure your preferred crossing and save transport worries on the ground. Then, cruise across the Gulf, and enjoy four or seven hours (depending on selected departure) to explore independently, perhaps delving into Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and enjoying the museums, shops, and restaurants.

Experience the rich culinary culture of Helsinki during an appetizing 2-hour small-group food walking tour of the vibrant Finnish capital. With an expert gastronome guide, discover hidden foodie hotspots and sample a selection of local delicacies. Gain valuable insight into the culinary traditions and history of Helsinki and stroll past prominent landmarks like the Park Esplanadi and Bulevardi Street as you explore the spectacular city.

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 Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and Great Courtyard.

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 Suomenlinna Sea Fortress or Amos Rex. Add a free audio city tour (limited timetable), a digital guidebook, plus valuable savings on tours, meals and other experiences, and it’s an excellent way to make the most of Helsinki.

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.

Get to know Helsinki’s highlights and history with this 1-hour 45-minute long audio city tour, complete with sound effects to bring the sights to vivid life. Put on your audio headsets, select from 10 languages, and take a personalized tour of the top Helsinki attractions. Explore the oldest districts of the city and see highlights including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral and the Government Palace at Senate Square, the dazzling Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Opera House, Stockmann Department Store, and many more, all while you listen to the engaging audio commentary and effects.

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.

Leave the cumbersome guidebook behind and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience on this private city tour of Helsinki, led by a professional city planner. Benefit from your guide’s expert knowledge as you take in major sights such as Temppeliaukion Church, Uspenski Cathedral, and Senate Square, and uncover hidden gems you’d be unlikely to find on your own.

Join this small-group walking tour to explore Helsinki, the capital of the country that consumes most coffee, has a world-famous education model and crazy popular karaoke scene. I will be happy to answer your questions about our way of life and cultural habits. I was born and raised here, and I want you to get a real feeling of Helsinki, not just the touristic one. You'll learn about Finland's politics, past and present. We'll also discuss the Finnish language, is it really that difficult to learn? On Market Square, we'll talk about Finnish gastronomy and see the largest Orthodox Cathedral in Northern Europe. By the end, we'll see the award-winning library Oodi. You'll get to feel the unique Helsinki state of mind and get a clear idea of our quite peculiar culture. Why is a sauna so important for us? What is the "Unicorn Block" of Helsinki? Why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki? Let's discover how unique Helsinki really is!

Join a Lokafyer guide in Helsinki for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. Instead of a typical tour package, you’ll get an authentic experience that’s designed for you, starting with a pre-tour chat about your interests. It’s like knowing a Helsinki local who can show you around, complete with personalized tips and recommendations based on insider know-how.

Hop aboard an electric, eco-friendly tuktuk to experience Helsinki. Designed for small private groups of up to four persons, this guided tour offers a fun way to see the city's attractions including Helsinki Cathedral, the Oodi Central Library, and the Katajanokka neighborhood. This short tour works well for cruise ship passengers who are short on time.

In this tour, you'll discover and learn about Helsinki’s landmarks, as well as the history and culture of Finland. Sauna, lakes, islands, berries, nature, silence and wilderness means the world for Finnish people, why?...in this small-group walking tour, you'll find out why it is so important. Are you curious about how is to live in a country where the sun does not set at all in the summer, and in the wintertime, we don't get sunlight? I'll tell you how we can enjoy extreme conditions. Do you want to taste some Finnish flavors? You got it!.. after our tour is done you'll have the chance to get a little taste of Finland by its unique candies, and you'll see why they are so particular. Also, I'll give you the best tips for the rest of your stay in Helsinki, places to visit that probably you don't know that exist in the city, and if you want to do outdoors activities I'll give you the best options not far from the city. * 2 traveler's minimum per tour.

When you want to do the most Finnish thing possible - you have to visit a sauna! Join us and get an authentic sauna experience! During this guided tour, we will take you to a smoke sauna, which is held in the highest esteem by most Finns. It is a mixed sauna so a bathing suit is required. As the smoke sauna is heated to around 80-100 degrees Celsius, water is thrown on the rocks (which we have a word for here in Finland: Löyly). This sends a wave of heat throughout the sauna, which in turn helps you to relax, relieve stress, release sweat to flush toxins, help muscle stiffness, and clear your skin. The sauna is located by a lake so after we have heated up enough there is a chance for a refreshing swim! Highlights: • Enjoy an authentic Finnish smoke sauna • Swim in a freshwater lake • Extremely relaxing and laidback experience • Do the most Finnish thing possible

Hop onboard the 100% electric and environmentally friendly TukTuk to see and experience Helsinki. 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!

Once your cruise ship docks in Helsinki's port, get a thorough tour of the Finnish capital during your limited time. During this excursion via air-conditioned coach, tour the city center's most important landmarks, ending up at Central Station for some free time before returning to your ship on time. Opt to stay later in the city center if you like.

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.

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.

Choosing Helsinki for a fun and educative tour is an excellent decision. Feel safe and excited to travel by signing up for a private and personalized tour of the capital of Finland in a LUX car. Get to see and know Helsinki from your point of view with the aid of a tour guide during this tour. Familiarize yourself with the city’s most significant attractions, essential historical facts, and cultural aspects of the primary Finnish center of politics, education, finance, culture, and research. Enjoy the wide variety of traditional food delicacies of Finland at Helsinki’s Market square.