Top Helsinki Day Trips

Porvoo Old Town & Riverside Heritage Guided Tour from Helsinki

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $105

Helsinki to Tallinn Guided Tour -cruise ticket & pick up included

13 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $146

Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $150

Helsinki and Porvoo Tour with Private Car & Personal Guide

Discover the charm of Porvoo and Helsinki guided tour,free pickup and drop-off in Helsinki, including hotels. SKIP PUBLIC TRANSPORT TOURS WITH FREQUENT STOPS ENJOY A PRIVATE DIRECT RIDE TO PORVOO WITH US . Step into the enchanting Old Town of Porvoo, with its cobblestone lanes, colorful wooden houses, 15th-century Cathedral, and the serene Porvoonjoki River Valley, one of Finland’s official National Landscapes. Experience Helsinki’s vibrant modern spirit, from cutting-edge architecture to design districts and a thriving art scene. Our itinerary features ten must-see attractions, blending history, heritage, and contemporary culture. What sets us apart? • Personalized service from a dedicated guide • Flexible schedules tailored to you • Premium, comfortable vehicles • Free pickup&dropoff anywhere in Helsinki including hotels • Top-tier customer care focused on safety Enjoy a seamless journey revealing Finland’s iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and warm hospitality.

Helsinki and Porvoo Tour with Private Car & Personal Guide

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $105

Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland that locates approximately 50 km away from Helsinki city centre, which is a great option for a daytour from Helsinki! The Porvoo Old Town and the Porvoonjoki River Valley are recognised as historically and culturally significant as one of the National Landscape of Finland. Porvoo Old Town is a popular tourist destination, known for its well-preserved 18th & 19th century buildings. The Porvoo Cathedral constructed in the 15th century is also the must-not-miss spot. You will have slow walk on the street of Porvoo Old Town, hear the facts, stories, and interesting things about Porvoo from your guide, and experience its medieval atmosphere. After the guided tour, you will have some free own time to explore more about this town. You may visit some lovely cafes or shops that you just pass by, take some more pictures, and have your own light adventure in Porvoo! When time is up, your guide will take you returning to Helsinki to finish this tour.

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from $134

Porvoo All-Way Guided Sightseeing Tour from Helsinki

Porvoo All-Way Guided Sightseeing Tour from Helsinki

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from $115

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.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Helsinki Canal Cruise

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from $33

A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $23

Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour

This ferry is the most convenient and efficient way to visit Tallinn — departing from Helsinki in the morning, not too early but not too late, arriving in Tallinn at 11:15 AM and giving you six hours of free time to explore the Old Town. You’ll return to Helsinki early enough to catch a train or flight the same evening if you are departing that day. The best way to visit Tallinn — from Helsinki in just one day.

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from $175

Helsinki to Tallinn and Back Ferry Ride

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $48

Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $250

National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This day tour to Porvoo is easy, informative, and chilling that welcomes everyone! Porvoo, the beautiful medieval locates on the south coast of Finland, served as the capital of the former Eastern Uusimaa region. It has its own unique vibrance of culture, history, and humanities. This tour is especially for you if you would like to know more about Finland. In addition to the current capital Helsinki, if time allows, spend a day with us to Porvoo and go deeply into the stories behind the country.

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from $192

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Day to Porvoo from Helsinki: Medieval Old Town Guided Tour

Day to Porvoo from Helsinki: Medieval Old Town Guided Tour

Half-Day Nature Adventure to Nuuksio National Park from Helsinki

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $82

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.

Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)

8 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $57

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Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience Finland’s oldest city on a relaxed, fully guided day trip from Helsinki. Step inside Turku Castle, the magnificent Turku Cathedral, the beautiful Orthodox Church, and the lively Market Square (Kauppatori), where your guide will share the stories and history that bring these landmarks to life. Along the way, we’ll walk by the historic Market Hall, enjoy the atmosphere of riverside cafés and restaurants along the Aura River, pass through the vibrant Ars Nova Museum and soak up the charm of the Old Great Square. You’ll have time to take in the city’s atmosphere, snap photos, or pause for local treats as we explore. It’s the perfect blend of discovery and relaxation—seamless, enriching, and full of unforgettable moments in Turku.

Medieval Turku: Castle & Old Town Guided Tour from Helsinki

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $291

Nature lovers will cherish this opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of Finland’s Taiga forest. The full-day excursion includes a guided hike through Liesjärvi National Park along with a traditional Finnish lunch with drink and dessert cooked and eaten beside a lake. Hassle-free roundtrip transfer from central Helsinki makes it easy to get out of the city to experience this stunning natural habitat.

Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Porvoo tour from Helsinki or Vantaa

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from $181

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $127

Add in another country to your vacation itinerary with this full-day cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn. Perfect for travelers looking to see more of Europe, enjoy a luxury experience as you relax in the business lounge on the cruise ship, featuring a buffet of hot and cold dishes, an open bar, priority boarding, and premium Wi-Fi. Also included in your package is a guided tour of Tallinn's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, which provides an overview of the city's highlights.

Luxury Day Trip to Tallinn with Business Lounge and lavish buffet

Luxury Day Trip to Tallinn with Business Lounge and lavish buffet

10 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $349

Porvoo Old Town and Riverside Heritage Guided Tour from Helsinki

Discover Finland’s second-oldest city, Porvoo, on this enriching guided tour from Helsinki. Explore the charming Old Town with its beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century streets and visit the iconic 15th-century Porvoo Cathedral. Your friendly local guide shares captivating stories and insights, making the history come alive. After the guided walk, enjoy free time to relax in cozy cafés, browse unique shops, or capture stunning photos of the picturesque river valley. Convenient round-trip bus transport ensures a hassle-free experience back to Helsinki. - 5.5-hour guided tour of Porvoo Old Town and Riverside - Learn about Porvoo’s rich history from an English-speaking guide - Free time for leisure activities, shopping, and dining - Round-trip bus transport included for easy travel from Helsinki

Porvoo Old Town and Riverside Heritage Guided Tour from Helsinki

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $105

EXCLUSIVE Grand Tour: Helsinki and Porvoo Old Town*****

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.

EXCLUSIVE Grand Tour: Helsinki and Porvoo Old Town*****

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $367

Traditional Smoke Sauna Experience and National Park Visit

Our adventure kicks off with a guided 6km hike through the stunning landscapes of Sipoonkorpi national park. Your guide will lead you along well-marked trails, pointing out native flora and fauna along the way. After working up a bit of a sweat, we'll stop for a relaxing campfire break. Here, you'll have the chance to unwind, roast some traditional Finnish snacks over the fire, and sip on refreshing berry juice while taking in the serene surroundings. Next, we'll head to the highlight of the tour - the traditional Finnish smoke sauna. Upon arrival, you'll be struck by the rustic charm of this unique sauna. The soft steam and cozy atmosphere provide the perfect setting for relaxation. Between the sauna sessions, it's time to cool off and take a refreshing dip in lake Kuusijärvi right next to the sauna, just as the Finns have done for centuries.

Traditional Smoke Sauna Experience and National Park Visit

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

On the tour day, the Porvoo guide will greet you at the agreed meet up time & location. You will have a full experience of bus tour - starting with learning buying tickets from a local kiosk - or you can choose buying the tickets in advance. Find both options when you book tour and select the one you wish. Guide will bring the group all together to take the bus to Porvoo, ride time is around 50 min. Enjoy the Finnish road scenery on the way. Guided walking tour starts once you arrive Porvoo. Porvoo was one of the six medieval towns and the second oldest town in Finland. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of culture, history, and humanity during the guided tour. Take astonishingly beautiful pictures, sip some coffee and have snacks at the cafe, and buy souvenirs & handmade local handicrafts.

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from $186

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Porvoo Riverside Medieval Old Town Bus Tour from Helsinki

Porvoo Riverside Medieval Old Town Bus Tour from Helsinki

from $104

Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

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Suzanne_S, Jun 2026

Renewing and Refreshing Forest experience

This is a unique and wonderful way to experience the nature and beauty of Finland complete with traditional meal prorated over campfire. The description is 100% accurate. We had the best day with our guide “Annie”. We learned so much about the forest, about the connection of the Finnish people to nature and some great stories. The soup was exceptional and cooked over campfire just added to the experience. Important to add she is a great driver as well as chef. Very thoughtful to special dietary needs in group and making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. No issues with distance or pace - perfect. Highly recommend!

Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included

LyndaE_L, May 2026

Great day in Tallin

It was a comfortable ferry ride The guide gave good directions for all stages of the tour. Long day but everyone found something they enjoyed, from teenager to grandparent. It was a lot of walking but not too difficult. Great experience, learning about Tallin.

Porvoo tour from Helsinki or Vantaa

Sam_G, May 2026

Fantastic and informative day

Terrific tour for our three-generation trip to Finland! Darius picked us up promptly and his van was roomy (seats 6 passengers comfortably plus room in the trunk for bags). He has a microphone and speaker to make it easy for people in the back to hear him clearly – nice touch, especially for those hard of hearing! The 40-minute trip to Porvoo included his rich history of Finland which provides context for the current Finnish culture, food, religion, and more. This was our third tour, and we learned a lot that was not covered in other tours! Porvoo itself is lovely – a beautiful and typical Finnish town with a rich history. Darius moved comfortably at our pace – 3 generations means we can be very slow on uphills (and there are a few hills here!) – and stops included a coffeehouse with the top-rated Porvoo cake (we also stopped at a second shop for gluten-free goodies), the beautiful and typical church, the standard views of Porvoo, a chocolate/candy shop and more. Highly recommend this tour! Wear good walking shoes (all cobblestones!) and layers for the Finnish weather!

Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park

Brigita_S, Apr 2026

Beautiful woodland hike!

What a fun outing end of February. Stopped each way about halfway to/from Helsinki for restroom and any snacks. Our guide was fun, lots of good info, yummy lunch, and well worth heading out of Helsinki on this guided forest tour. Even provided spikes to put over boots so less slippery on ice. Brought hiking poles but didn’t need them.

Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

BENJAMIN_L, Apr 2026

Archipelago adventure

A brilliant trip out into the natural world to see the archipelago and experience some stunning and remote Finnish wildlife. Jeff looked after us at every step, explaining all the flora and fauna we saw, cooking us dome delicious salmon soup with rye bread, cinnamon roll for afters and blueberry juice and sea buckthorn shots to wash it down with, and giving us some free time to explore. As there were only two of us, we had Jeff's undivided attention and he really made us feel welcome and looked after. We saw many birds, quite a few deer and found some interesting trees and plants too. On our return, Jeff even dropped us right by our hotel. An absolute highlight of our trip.

National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

Nelda_G, Mar 2026

Lake Plunge

We had a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our day began with a scenic two-mile hike through a stunning national park, where our absolutely fabulous guide, Mary, introduced us to the local flora and fauna with so much passion and knowledge. At the midpoint, she amazed us by unpacking a 20–30 lb backpack filled with everything needed to create an incredible lunch—delicious salmon soup, fresh bread, blueberry juice, and warm cinnamon rolls. She even thoughtfully brought a vegan option for my friend, which we really appreciated. After the hike back, we experienced a traditional, rustic Finnish sauna. After just a few minutes in the heat, we made our way into the cold lake. I was extremely nervous and didn’t think I could do it—but I trusted the process, took the plunge, and felt so proud and exhilarated afterward. We repeated the cycle four times, and each round left me feeling more refreshed, energized, and alive. The experience ended with a relaxing 30-minute return to Helsinki. Thank you, Mary, for such a memorable and special day—we had an absolutely fantastic time.

Helsinki Private Tour by car + Vitsit Porvoo Medieval old tow

Murray_K, Feb 2026

Paulo!

I did a tour with Paulo in January 2026, and it was an outstanding experience. Paulo was professional, knowledgeable, and above all, genuinely honest. He delivered exactly what was promised and made the whole day relaxed and enjoyable. You can tell he takes pride in his work; clear communication, great local insight, and no pressure or gimmicks. Just a solid, well-run tour with a guide you can trust. Highly recommend Paulo to anyone considering this tour. I’d happily book with him again.

Half-Day Nature Adventure to Nuuksio National Park from Helsinki

Patricia_M, Sep 2025

Whooper Swan Sighting

This hike involved bus rides to the national park an hour from Helsinki, and the time was well spent visiting with our guide. The hike was a bit strenuous and involved walking over granite rocks, walking through the restful forest and finally down (fortunately for me) about 300 stairs to our last stop at a 7 meter lake that flows into the Baltic Sea. We were fortunate to see a whooper swan, the national bird of Finland. The hike was worth experiencing, and our guide was knowledgeable about both the flora and fauna of the park, and gave us other interesting information such as the vast number of lakes in the park, and in Finland, thanks to glacier activity during the ice age, only 10,000 or so years ago. He also told us about the bird population in the park and those flying over us on their way to warmer climes. A word of caution, restroom facilities are about halfway through the hike.

Porvoo Old Town & Riverside Heritage Guided Tour from Helsinki

John_K, Sep 2025

Por Voo

Great tour. Sergio was very knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. This tour leaves from Helsinki on a public coach bus which is nice, clean and has a bathroom. The bus fare is included in the tour price. The ride is less than an hour. It rained on us so bring an umbrella as it is mostly outdoors. Lots of little shops with local crafts and trinkets for sale. There is a fair amount of walking with a couple of small hills over cobblestones. Sergio gave us an hour and ten minutes of free time in Por Voo to eat, wander and shop. I went to an Irish pub and talked to some locals.