Top Helsinki Rail Tours

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.

Finland is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, which can be difficult to explore on your own. Join this small-group, half-day tour and explore the Finnish Archipelago for a brief respite from Helsinki’s busy streets. Hike a forest trail, explore the landscape, spot native flora and fauna, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with a beautiful coastal view.

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.

This combination of a walking tour and a tram tour is a great way to save time, get your bearings of Helsinki, and learn about its top landmarks at the same time. Visit the Olympic Stadium, Senate Square, and Sibelius Park, and have a chance to taste local food at the Old Market Hall. During the tour, enjoy invaluable commentary to expand your knowledge of the city’s history and culture.

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.

Get more out of your time in Helsinki by crossing the Gulf of Finland to visit Tallinn. Instead of booking a taxi, begin the day with a seamless hotel pickup and a transfer to Helsinki’s cruise terminal. Once in Tallinn, there’s no need to worry about navigating, as a guide takes you on a walking tour to discover the best of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town in just a few hours.

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.

See more of Helsinki than you would on foot with this city bus tour, featuring an onboard audio guide that adds context without slowing you down. Plug in your headset, choose from 11 languages, and relax on a journey through the city’s oldest districts and main landmarks, including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, and the Government Palace at Senate Square.

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.

Experience a typical Finnish day during this half-day tour that involves a hike through Sipoonkorpi National Park and time in a smoke sauna. Join a small group for a hike through the wilderness and along forested trails. Enjoy a campfire barbecue lunch with drink and dessert while overlooking the lake, then head to a smoke sauna to unwind after your adventure.

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.

Immerse yourself in Finland’s history and culture on this tour to the charming town of Porvoo. Make the most of your time on your trip and skip the need to plan logistics with hassle-free roundtrip transportation from Helsinki or Vantaa. Avoid crowded group tours and enjoy a more personalized experience with a maximum tour size of 6 people.

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.

Keen to see Helsinki during a layover at Helsinki Airport? If so, this whistlestop tour of Finland’s capital is just the ticket. Meet your guide at the airport and head into the city by train. You will see the top sightseeing locations including Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspensiki, Market Square, Esplanade Park as you discover their history. Select from various departure times and, if your layover is longer than the tour, choose to stay exploring Helsinki before returning independently to the airport.

Experience Helsinki’s icons and an authentic wood-fired floating sauna. Tour the city, then hit the hot sauna and cold water with local Finns! The ultimate Finnish afternoon in only 6 hours. Lunch included! Live Like a Finn for a Day! Join us for an immersive 6-hour journey that captures the very essence of Helsinki. This isn't just a sightseeing tour; it is a curated transition from grand neoclassical history and modern architectural marvels to the soul-soothing tradition of the Finnish sauna. Designed for those who want to maximize their time, this experience delivers the perfect "Finn-filled" afternoon.

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.