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Helsinki is a unique city with much to see and this sightseeing tour explores all the highlights of the Finnish capital in just a few hours. With a private guide, ride in a spacious and comfortable vehicle to discover the city’s top landmarks like the Helsinki Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument. While you explore, your guide provides information about the city’s history and culture.

A layover doesn’t have to mean wasted time at the airport; instead, make every second count by booking this Helsinki layover tour. To save time figuring out public transport, a guide meets you at the airport and accompanies you by train to the city center. Then, enjoy a walking tour to see the city’s best bits, such as the Old Market Hall, Esplanadi Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Senate Square.

Experience the peace and natural beauty of Finland’s untouched Tammisaari archipelago on a private, 3-hour boat trip. Board a small boat in Tammisaari with a professional skipper-guide, and explore some of the 1,300 islets and channels of the archipelago on the Gulf of Finland. Chug by lush islands and rocky skerries; watch for birds and seals; and learn about the islands’ wildlife and natural history from your guide. Go ashore to absorb the unspoilt nature of an island and enjoy some snacks (own expense), before motoring gently back to port.

Hop aboard an electric, eco-friendly tuktuk to experience Helsinki. Designed for small private groups of up to four persons, this guided tour offers a fun way to see the city's attractions including Helsinki Cathedral, the Oodi Central Library, and the Katajanokka neighborhood. This short tour works well for cruise ship passengers who are short on time.

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.

Make the most of even limited time in Helsinki on this action-packed private tour, which crams essential city sights plus historic Porvoo Old Town into just half a day. Your personal guide will collect you direct from your home, hotel, or ship, then whisk you around the city, with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t miss a thing. See Helsinki Cathedral, the Rock Church, the Sibelius Monument, and more.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover secluded Finnish islands on this boat tour from Helsinki. Traveling by high-speed RIB boat, you’ll cover more ground than you could by ferry. Dock at an island to explore the wild landscapes, enjoy a picnic lunch, and have a peek inside a Finnish sauna.

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.

See the highlights of Helsinki in just a few hours on this walking tour of the city center. Join a private guide and take in the Finnish capital’s landmarks including the Helsinki Cathedral, Sibelius Park, the orthodox Uspenski Cathedral, and the rock church. You also stop at the Kauppatori market to shop for local treats, handicrafts, and souvenirs.

Leave the cumbersome guidebook behind and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience on this private city tour of Helsinki, led by a professional city planner. Benefit from your guide’s expert knowledge as you take in major sights such as Temppeliaukion Church, Uspenski Cathedral, and Senate Square, and uncover hidden gems you’d be unlikely to find on your own.

Get the most out of your time in Helsinki by combining a city sightseeing tour with a ferry ride and a walking tour of Suomenlinna Island. You’ll save hours researching and planning your itinerary by having everything organized for you. After a harbor pickup, a guide will show you many of Helsinki’s top sights including Esplanade Park, and Market Square. You’ll then take a ferry to the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Island, where you’ll see its main attractions including Great Courtyard..

This private half-day tour of Helsinki and nearby Porvoo offers a convenient way to take in the major sights of the two cities while a local guide shares insight and historical knowledge. Your guide will pick you up from accommodations anywhere in the Helsinki region to start the tour, and will drive you to see landmarks including Helsinki Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument. You’ll also get to explore Porvoo’s medieval Old Town and walk along its river and cobblestone streets.

Discover the best that Helsinki has to offer in just a few hours on this sightseeing tour by car. With a private guide, hit all the highlights including the Helsinki Cathedral, Sibelius Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and the rock church. Then, experience the traditional Finnish way of life on a visit to the open-air museum of Seurasaari Island.

Explore Helsinki and its surroundings in just a few hours on this sightseeing tour by car. With a private guide, discover the main landmarks such as the House of Amber Rock Church, the Helsinki Cathedral, and the Sibelius Monument. Then, drive to the old town of Porvoo for a guided tour of its medieval streets and a visit to the ancient Haikko Manor.

Experience the pleasure of foraging for your own sweet berries in Finland’s boreal forest. This small-group excursion from Helsinki will take you into Liesjärvi National Park, where your guide will show you how to forage for wild Finnish foods such as blueberries, lingonberries, or strawberries. You’ll also enjoy a Finnish-style lunch cooked over a lakeside campfire.

Spend a day away from the city and immerse yourself in Finland’s nature during this exciting mushroom-hunting experience. Join a small group and head to Liesjärvi National Park to forage for prized chanterelle mushrooms. Your guide teaches you to identify edible and poisonous mushrooms, then prepares a Finnish-style lunch with a drink and dessert by the campfire.

Get to know Helsinki on this private tour of the Finnish capital, which also includes a visit to the medieval city of Porvoo. See essential landmarks like the Sibelius Monument, Temppeliaukio Rock Church, and Senate Square while learning about Finnish history, culture, and modern life. Your stop in Porvoo offers time to wander cobblestone streets and shop for handicrafts in its atmospheric Old Town. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Spice up your Instagram feed while also seeing the sights of Helsinki on this fun walking tour. Join a small group and follow your guide to the city’s most impressive spots around the city such as Uspenski Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument, and the rock church. Your guide gives you tips on capturing the perfect photos so you can leave with beautiful memories of Helsinki.

Discover the delights of Turku on a day trip by rail from Helsinki. Admire Finland’s countryside on a fast-train ride to this medieval city, and enjoy a walking and panoramic tour on arrival. Admire the cobbled Old Great Square and Turku Cathedral, and visit Turku Castle, the 13th-century granite fortress. Finish with free time to enjoy Turku's parks, riverside streets, and quaint shops. Return rail tickets, castle admission, and Helsinki hotel transfers included.

Get a comprehensive overview of Helsinki without the rush of a large group on this private walking tour. Visit landmarks and highlights such as the Kiasma Modern Art Museum, Uspenski Russian Cathedral, the Chapel of Silence, Esplanadi, and others. Your guide fills you in on Helsinki's history and present-day modern life in the city as you walk.

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.

Explore Helsinki like a local: by taking the tram. Helsinki's trams are a classic and reliable way of getting around the city and this small-group tour shows you how to make the most of it. You'll enjoy an authentic experience as you ride around the city and discover hidden locations that you may not find in typical guide books, such as secret parks, hidden beaches, cozy cafes, and great flea markets. You will also keep your day ticket for public transportation, which is valid for 24 hours.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private city tour of Tallinn from Helsinki. Follow your dedicated guide down the streets of this fairy tale city's medieval Old Town, where you can shop for handmade souvenirs and antiques during a 3-hour walking tour. Spend an additional 3 to 4 hours in Tallinn at your leisure before boarding the ferry back to Helsinki. Round-trip ferry ticket and hotel pickup and drop-off in Helsinki included. Morning departure time (7:30am or 10:30am) determined by the tour company.

Spend a day exploring the Finnish capital on a day trip from Tallinn, Estonia. Board a ferry and sail to Helsinki for a sightseeing tour of the city by tram and walking. Visit major landmarks like the Sibelius Monument, the famous churches, and the Old Market Hall with entrance fees included. After your tour, enjoy free time to explore the city before boarding your ferry back to Estonia.