Helsinki Tours, Tickets, & Activities

Soak up the snowy wilderness outside Helsinki on a snowmobile tour. With an experienced guide, travel through the winter landscape near the frozen Gulf of Finland, following a route along forest trails. Take a break to warm up with hot drinks and lunch cooked over a campfire. Two adults ride on one snowmobile, or you can upgrade if you want one to yourself. Located about 19 miles (30 km) east of Helsinki, the snowmobile base will be reached with provided round-trip transport.

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.

Explore Helsinki's best-kept secret: Liesjärvi National Park. Join this full-day nature tour to experience an off-the-beaten-path destination. No tour busses or large crowds here! On this tour, you will be using all five senses. The forest's aroma, the contrasts of colours, the silence and the wildlife that breaks it, the feeling of the undisturbed forest floor beneath our feet, and a taste of Finnish food cooked over an open fire. The benefits of the forest are endless and spending time in nature can have a significant effect on our health. Feel your mind and body elevate as the forest air relieves stress, improves blood pressure, and heightens your focus. Highlights: • Learn about Finnish nature with a professional guide • You will be visiting an off-the-beaten-path destination • Test your senses and feel the benefits of nature • Enjoy a Finnish-style dining experience in the forest

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, 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.

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.

Bike tour Helsinki Nature takes you to forests, fields and seaside. Helsinki is one of the greenest cities in the world and perfect for biking. It is surrounded by the Baltic Sea on three sides and by forest on the fourth. Uniquely, you can actually cycle from the airport to city center along forest paths. Join this guided e-bike tour and enjoy the eternal tailwind of an electric bike. Cycling is both fun and easy! We know the best places, having cycled here most of our lives. Bike tour Helsinki Nature is a great way to get a sample of the famous Finnish nature on your holiday, without travelling extensively.

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.

This day trip starts from Helsinki and takes you to one of Finland’s oldest national parks, Liesjärvi. Our trips are exclusive since they never exceed 8 persons. Highlights: • Experience genuine silence only found in a winter forest • Very few visitors during the winter season • Traditional Finnish-style lunch inside Winter Kota (traditional Finnish hut) • Feel the calming effect of the forest in the winter Winter allows us to witness the forest in its mystic grandeur. Snow gently falls and blankets the entire forest, embracing the trees and creating a peaceful silence throughout the woods. It would seem as though the forest is asleep during these frigid months, but with care, you are able to see tracks of the animals such as the red fox, mountain hare, and moose. Our winter wonderland hike is perfect for those who want to escape the city. We will take you for an adventure into the forests of Finland, providing a high-quality guided experience.

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.

Helsinki is a city of islands and this Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) tour is the perfect way to see the sights. Stay toasty warm whatever the weather with whole-body suits, jackets, lifejackets, and even goggles, as your captain opens up the throttle on the water. See sights including Suomenlinna Fortress, ice breakers, Submarine Vesikko, the Silo 648 light installation, and clothing-optional community sauna Sompasauna.

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.

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.

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.

REDRIB Helsinki lets you explore the Finnish capital from the water, reaching speeds of up to 55 mi/h (90 km/h) on-board a RIB boat. With this tour, combine a thrilling cruise with a visit to one of Helsinki’s former military islands. Admire attractions such as Suomenlinna fortress and the Silo 648 Light Art Installation; pick up speed as you zip along the coast of Helsinki; then head ashore for a walking tour of Vallisaari or Isosaari island.

Making your own trip to Porvoo from Helsinki may leave you only skating over the sights of this historical town. Ensure you explore its highlights and past with this small-group half-day tour: with a guided walk around the Old Town lanes, churches, and squares. You get time to shop, stroll, and eat to round out your experience; and return minivan transport and hotel or port pickup and drop-off for convenience.

Try an unforgettable ride in a Hovercraft! Over breaking ice or snow, we head for the empty archipelago deep frozen. A walk on the frozen sea is a unique experience. Or why not try how it feels floating around among ice rafts wearing a survival suit staying completely warm and dry, a once in a lifetime experience! Camp fire lunch and a nature walk is a perfect end to a perfect day outdoors. Transfer Helsinki City / Airport included.

When your cruise visits Helsinki, discover the Finnish capital’s highlights and enchanting town of Porvoo on a 5-hour shore excursion. During a panoramic coach tour, see Helsinki landmarks such as Finlandia Hall; and stop for photos at the Sibelius Monument and Senate Square. Afterward, continue to pretty, 14th-century Porvoo. Take a walking tour of the Old Town to see its cathedral, wooden cottages and red-painted shore houses; visit a chocolate store; and enjoy free time to shop and stroll before returning to ship.

Get a comprehensive tour of Helsinki's highlights on this half-day excursion, perfect for first-time visitors. You'll travel comfortably in a luxury van and listen to guided commentary on the Finnish capital's history, culture, architecture, and people. This whirlwind tour is great for those short on time or first-time visitors who want an introduction to the city.

Join us to experience a unique side of Finland's nature in one of the world's largest archipelagos! This walk takes us through a nature reserve where we enjoy lunch with a seaside view. This trip starts from Helsinki and take you to Porkkala: a relatively unknown destination to international visitors. Our tours are exclusive since our group size never exceed 8 persons. Finland is one of the best outdoor destinations. A walk into the forest brings us past an ancient burial cairn dated back to the Nordic bronze age. Surrounding this burial cairn lays our trail. An enjoyable walk with several lookout points and resting areas. Surrounded by natural wonders and incredibly diverse habitats this half-day in the archipelago will leave you wanting to rekindle your love for the outdoors. Highlights: • Lookout points of breathtaking archipelago scenery • Amazing photographing opportunities • Easy walk designed for all levels of fitness • Prepared lunch and coffee/tea with seaside view

Take advantage of Finland’s close proximity to Estonia on an 8-, 10-, or 11-hour day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki. Following a 2-hour ferry journey, you’ll take a guided tour of Tallinn Old Town (Vannalin), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Plus, you’ll explore Kadriorg Park and sample Estonian cuisine for lunch. Small-group tour limited to eight people.

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.

Discover the delightful town of Porvoo on a 4-hour private tour from Helsinki, with an expert local guide beside you. Venture east to this medieval town, Finland’s second oldest, and learn about its 14th-century origins and the people who shaped it as you explore. Take a walking tour through the cobbled Old Town, and admire the 15th-century cathedral, old Town Hall and traditional, red-painted store houses along the riverside. Before returning to Helsinki, enjoy free time to stroll, relax and perhaps buy souvenirs at the quaint craft shops.

Tallinn is known for its historic landmarks and culture, but is often overlooked by visitors to Helsinki. Travel with ease to Estonia’s capital with hotel pickup, drop-off, and cruise transfer included, with an option of early or late morning departure to suit your schedule. Discover the Danish King's Garden and Toompea Hill, benefiting from the small-group tour size with personalized attention from your professional guide.

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.