Helsinki Sightseeing Join-in Shore Excursion

4 hours

Helsinki Sightseeing Join-in Shore Excursion, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Uopera tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Smiles and positive experience
Included: Admission to Rock Church (not guaranteed, as the church might be closed for services)
Included: Professional driver services for 4 hrs
Included: Pick-up from port by comfortable a/c bus appropriate for the group size
Included: Panoramic Helsinki driving tour for 3,5 hrs
Included: Walking Helsinki City center tour 30 min
Included: Professional English-speaking tour guide for 4 hrs
Included: Drop-off at the port by bus

Not included

Not included: Tips/Gratuity
Not included: Other admissions/donations

Itinerary

Esplanadi Park

15 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.
Hietalahden Kauppahalli

15 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.
Helsinki Central Railway Station

15 min Admission not included

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.
The National Museum of Finland

15 min Admission not included

The impressive building of the National museum is located on Helsinki's main street Mannerheimintie. It features Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present day The appearance of the building reflects Finland's medieval churches and castles.
President's Palace (Presidentinlinna)

15 min Admission not included

The Presidential Palace in Helsinki is one of the official residences in Helsinki of the President of the Republic of Finland. It is situated on the north side of Esplanadi, overlooking Market Square.
Uspenski Cathedral

15 min Admission not included

Located on a hill above the Helsinki harbor, red brick Uspensky cathedral can be seen from far away. It's the largest Orthodox Church of Northern Europe, built in 1868 by one of most prominent Russian specialists. The style of the cathedral is a tribute to the Russian Revival period when the best of the old times architectural ideas were used to create the magnificent constructions.
Helsinki City Hall (Kaupungintalo)

15 min Admission not included

Helsinki City Hall is a central administrative building of Helsinki, Finland. City Hall is located in the Kruununhaka district, overlooking Market Square, at address Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13. City Hall is the seat of the City Council of Helsinki.
Finlandia Hall

15 min Admission not included

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.
Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera)

15 min Admission not included

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.
Parliament of Finland

15 min Admission not included

The Parliament House is the seat of the Parliament of Finland. It is located in the Finnish capital Helsinki, in the district of Töölö.
Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)

15 min Admission not included

The stadium was the main arena for the 1952 Olympic Games. The construction of the stadium was completed in 1938. Since then it has been frequently used for the local, European and world athletic competitions as well as music concerts. The height of the tower 72.71 meters (238.5 ft) celebrates the world record of Finnish athlete Matti Järvinen in javelin throw of 1932 Summer Olympics.
Sibelius Park

20 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.
Temppeliaukio Church

25 min Admission included

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.
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.