Esplanadi Park Tours and Tickets

This tour covers the visit of Helsinki and Suomenlinna. It is designed specifically for travellers who would like to know more about the city of Helsinki. No matter you will just visit Helsinki shortly or spend a few days at the city, during this 5-6 hours of tour, you will visit the most iconic highlights of Helsinki, enjoy local food during your own short break time, and take the ferry from Helsinki to the Finnish fortress Suomenlinna. Your informative and passionate guide will share with you the history and cultural aspects of the city, as well as the living experience for you to know deeply about the city during the tour.

Save yourself hours of researching and deciphering maps, and discover Helsinki on a guided tour. Follow your guide through the city center and discover top landmarks such as the Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, the Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral, and Esplanadi Park. While you walk, your guide provides valuable information about the local history and culture.

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 the Great Courtyard.

Have you ever dreamed of a great English tour? 
Come explore a more interactive side of Helsinki on a walking tour handcrafted by a native English University of Helsinki graduate with a passion for storytelling and history. This high quality tour tour brings Finland’s capital to life What makes this tour different? * Step inside iconic landmarks like the Finnish National Library (Mon–Fri), the award-winning Oodi Library, and the Helsinki City Museum * Hear engaging, theatrical stories about 9,000 years of Finnish culture, from ancient times to the Winter and Continuation Wars, and how it shaped modern Finland * Visit hidden highlights with rich meaning, like the presidential flags, Snellman statue, and real bomb shrapnelstill visible from WWII * Enjoy a sweet stop at the original Fazer Café, where you’ll get a complimentary chocolate treat and a taste of local tradition * Loved by travelers — many guests say it’s the most memorable and insightful tour they’ve taken in Helsinki

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.

Enjoy the beauty of four seasons in Helsinki. Starting from the pick up in the morning, your will visit the most popular sightseeing spots and have a deep understanding about the history, culture, and life of Helsinki and the country. During the tour, there will be a short lunch break, you can explore the Old Market Hall and Market Square and find what you would like to eat for lunch. Then you will continue the journey by taking the ferry to Suomenlinna for a guided walking tour on the fortress. After the tour on Suomenlinna, you will return to Market Square with the ferry and finish the tour here.

Helsinki can sometimes feel overwhelming to visitors, but a local guide helps you explore with ease. Discover the exterior of iconic buildings, churches, and museums on this private walking tour while learning about Helsinki’s culture and history. If you’d like to visit a museum, the itinerary can be customized to your interests—simply let your guide know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you experience the city in a way that suits you. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers hidden gems, local insights, and a deeper connection to Helsinki.

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.

Forget the impersonal large group tours and discover Helsinki in a more intimate way on a small-group walking tour. Take a relaxed stroll through the city center and discover top landmarks such as the Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, Esplanadi Park, and the railway station, while your guide provides invaluable insight into Finnish culture and history

Taking a tour with a resident is an excellent way to become familiar with a new location. In Helsinki, you can join a guided tour led by a PhD student who has much knowledge about the city. Explore both popular and hidden attractions while gaining insights into their cultural and historical significance. With this experience, you'll have the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about Helsinki and its attractions that go beyond what you can discover on your own.

Explore the highlights of Helsinki at your own pace by opting for a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Available in 24-hours, you can explore the city in your own time, with the flexibility to disembark at over 20 stops. These include Senate Square, the Rock Church, and the Market Square, with audio commentary throughout.

Don’t spend hours reading a guidebook and planning a Helsinki itinerary; make your time go further by going on this guided tour to a selection of top Helsinki sights. In just a couple of hours, you can tick off multiple attractions, including the Uspenski Cathedral, Esplanade Park, the Old Market Hall, and Senate Square—all with entertaining stories from your guide as you travel between sites.

Welcome to Helsinki, a small city with a magical atmosphere! The happiest country has its controversies and those make it quite interesting. Our society peacefully operates under many contradictory ideas and we are proud of it. Join our walking tour, discover the vibrant nature of a seaside city with iconic structures, beautiful islands, and a great, green urban city! We promise you a memorable experience, presenting sites and stories that are intriguing, enthralling, and unconventional that make the city unique. We provide an honest local view of the city and make our guests feel at home on ours! We are committed to having a positive impact on nature, society, and economy leaving a low ecological footprint and honoring local cultures. This is a FREE TOUR, so the small fee that you pay upon booking is to cover the system service costs. Our guides will be happy to accept any tip you want to offer at the end of the tour. You decide our value!

One of the best ways to learn the ins and outs of a new place is to take a tour with a local expert. On this tour of Helsinki you’ll be guided by a city planner, who knows an incredible amount about the city. Visit the must-see and some lesser-known attractions, and learn the culture and history behind them. You’ll learn much more than you could if sightseeing independently.

Experience Helsinki like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, diving deep into the city's fascinating stories without the constraints of group schedules or rushed timelines. Our meticulously crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and hidden narratives that even longtime locals rarely discover, transforming ordinary sightseeing into an authentic cultural immersion. Unlike traditional guided tours that follow rigid itineraries, you have the flexibility to spend as much time as you desire at each attraction. The professionally narrated content features captivating storytelling delivered in crystal-clear audio quality, with an engaging voice that brings Helsinki's rich heritage to life through compelling anecdotes, architectural secrets, and cultural revelations that you simply won't find in guidebooks or standard tours, creating an intimate and personalized journey through Finland's remarkable capital.

Venture to Sibelius Park, where the striking Sibelius Monument pays homage to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Traverse the serene Esplanadi Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the urban bustle, before admiring the grandeur of the Uspenski Cathedral, a testament to the enduring Russian influence on Finnish soil. Dive into the vibrant ambiance of Kauppatori, Helsinki's famed market square, where local delicacies, artisanal crafts, and souvenirs beckon. Conclude your expedition with a visit to the Temppeliaukio Church, an awe-inspiring feat of architecture hewn from solid rock, epitomizing Helsinki's blend of tradition and innovation.

Discover Helsinki's elegant blend of Nordic design and Baltic beauty with your self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore Finland's capital at your own pace. Begin at Senate Square where neoclassical perfection surrounds the white Lutheran Cathedral that has watched over the city since 1852. Wander through the Design District's boutiques and studios where Finnish creativity continues to shape global aesthetics. Cross to the UNESCO-listed fortress island of Suomenlinna where 18th-century ramparts guard the harbor approaches and peaceful walking paths reveal Baltic vistas at every turn. Discover the subterranean wonder of Temppeliaukio Rock Church carved directly into living granite, then explore the Art Nouveau splendor of Katajanokka's residential streets. Stroll along the Esplanadi park where Finns gather for summer concerts and winter markets beneath the lime trees, then experience the harbor market's salmon, reindeer, and cloudberries at Kauppatori.

See the best that Helsinki has to offer in just a few hours on this half-day walking and ferry tour. Join a small group and explore the city center to see highlights such as the rock church, Uspenski Cathedral, Kauppatori, and Helsinki Cathedral. Then, take the ferry to Suomenlinna to explore the ancient sea fortress with a guide.

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.

It can be tough to discover a new city and country. Get oriented in both Helsinki and Finland on this guided walking tour that hits the city highlights as well as introducing the local culture and mindset. Learn how Russia and Sweden shaped Old Helsinki, stroll key locations like Market Square and Helsinki Senate Square, and see cathedrals, parks, the presidential palace, and more.

Save time, and money, by combining two tours in one—city sightseeing with food tastings—when you book this small-group outing in Helsinki. Follow your guide through the city’s historic center to discover top landmarks, including the cathedral, Senate Square, and Esplanadi Park. Then, make a stop at the Old Market Hall to sample a variety of Finnish dishes such as smoked reindeer meat, rye bread, and blue chocolate.

Explore Helsinki in accordance with the city’s eco-friendly values on this guided tour of the Finnish capital. Travel by tram, foot, and ferry as your guide takes you around the city’s landmarks, sharing information about Finland’s history and culture. You’ll visit sites including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Park, Uspenskin Cathedral, and the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to get an essential experience of Helsinki.

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.