Top Helsinki Layover Tours

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.

Long layover at Helsinki Airport, why not take this opportunity to explore Helsinki? Your guide will greet you at Airport and take you to city centre by train. Train is the shortest way to reach Helsinki from Airport. Then you will visit the most must-not-miss highlight spots. This route is carefully organised, so that you will not need to walk a long time between spots. You will enjoy a cosy walking on the street of Helsinki, have chance to taste Finnish delicacies in the Old Market Hall, and feel the vibration of Helsinki when passing through the beautiful Esplanadi Park, at the same time hearing your guide share with you more local stories and facts during the tour. This tour will end at Helsinki Airport. Your guide will ensure you are boarding onto the train to Airport, and finally wave goodbye to you when the train is heading toward the Airport.

Forget the rigidity of a typical tour and explore Helsinki with a personalized itinerary on a private city tour. Customize your journey according to your interests, with advice and insights provided by your local guide to ensure a memorable experience. Save time finding a meeting point with pickup from a location of your choice, departing at a time that suits your schedule.

We offer a private tour and every guide adds a different twist to it. You will book a time with a guide that soon will become your new friend in a foreign city. You're free to request certain stops according to your interests or let the guide offer you a plan of your tour. Our guides are flexible to show you things you are actually interested and not only the main sights. - Private walking tour for just you and your friends/colleagues - Customize your itinerary - Learn about the hidden history of Helsinki with a Local Guide - Walking tour lets you get to know the city on foot

Convenient way to explore Helsinki with a local guide between flights. Your guide with a green cap will wait for you at agreed time on the airport departures. We’ll drive a scenic route passing Sibelius monument into Helsinki city centre where you will visit several must see sights including the lively Esplanade Boulevard and Senate Square. A brief visit to the Helsinki City museum, located in the city’s oldest building is also included. We’ll stop at the Market Square and you will have time to purchase souvenirs from local artisan shops and tasty Finnish delicacies. Feel the vibrant Nordic flow of life strolling the streets as your guide shares to local legends with you. In the city you will also see the two main churches: Lutheran Helsinki Cathedral and Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral. Your ultimate stop on the tour will be the one of a kind Lutheran Rock Church in Helsinki. This spectacular church, known for superb acoustics, is carved into solid rock.

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.

While your cruise ship is in Helsinki, get to know Finland’s capital on a 3.5-hour panoramic shore excursion. Admire the main landmarks and neoclassical architecture from an air-conditioned coach as you hear illuminating facts about the city’s history and culture. Admire the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral and more, and enjoy photo stops at Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and when possible, the spectacular Temppeliaukio Church or ‘Church of the Rock.’ Stay on at bustling Market Square and return to ship independently, or enjoy a return transfer to port.

Get to know Helsinki on a private walking tour with a guide to give background and context you might miss if alone. Stroll around squares, churches, architecture, and parks; and gain insight into Finnish life and culture as your guide shares tales you’d probably never hear by yourself. Plus, enjoy flexibility with your departure time: helping you to match your tour to your vacation schedule.

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.

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience. In a small group, travel by commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio National Park where you embark upon a hike through the hilly landscape, through forest, and past small lakes. Includes Helsinki hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.