City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Helsinki, Finland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Helsinki on a hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour in an open-top, double-decker bus. The bus tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace, hopping on and off whenever you like, or simply staying on board for a comprehensive tour. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks via an audio guide. Your tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours after first use.
- Create a personalized sightseeing itinerary to suit your schedule
- Hop off for a stroll around Sibelius Park and see its famous monument
- Listen to audio commentary about Helsinki’s history and sights
- Ideal for independent-minded travelers who still want guided tour support
What's Included
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Audio commentary available in 11 languages + free headphones
- Free WiFi
- Stops near the major sights
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Entry to attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Your Helsinki hop-on hop-off bus route starts at Senate Square, but you can board at any of the stops between 10am and 4pm each day. Read the itinerary for a full list. If the weather is good, make the most of the sunshine and take a seat on the open-air top deck.
As you ride, put on your audio headset to listen to commentary about the sights that line the route. Hear the history behind the rock-carved Temppeliaukio Church, and learn about the Sibelius Monument that’s dedicated to symphonic composer Jean Sibelius.
Admire the city’s famous art nouveau architecture as you travel, and have your camera ready to capture snaps of the pretty city waterfront. Hop on and off wherever and whenever you want; your day is at your own pace. You can also stay on board for a full loop, enjoying panoramic sights of the Swedish Theater and more.
Choose from a 24- or 48-hour ticket to best suit your schedule.
As you ride, put on your audio headset to listen to commentary about the sights that line the route. Hear the history behind the rock-carved Temppeliaukio Church, and learn about the Sibelius Monument that’s dedicated to symphonic composer Jean Sibelius.
Admire the city’s famous art nouveau architecture as you travel, and have your camera ready to capture snaps of the pretty city waterfront. Hop on and off wherever and whenever you want; your day is at your own pace. You can also stay on board for a full loop, enjoying panoramic sights of the Swedish Theater and more.
Choose from a 24- or 48-hour ticket to best suit your schedule.
Red Route
19 Stops
13 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Frequency: every 30 - 40 minutes
1
Stromma | Helsinki Bus Tours | Hop On-Hop Off & Panorama Sightseeing | Senate Square
2
Unioninkatu 18
3
Olympia Terminal
4
Ehrenströmintie 3
5
Ehrenströmintie 1
6
Eiranranta 1
7
Hernesaarenranta
8
Hernematalankatu 6
9
Löyly Helsinki
10
Bulevardi 54
11
Eteläesplanadi 22
12
Eteläesplanadi 2
13
Sokos Helsinki
14
Arkadiankatu 25
15
Mechelininkatu 39
16
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
17
The Parliament House
18
Kaivokatu 2
19
Varsapuisto
Points of interest passed by on this route
Old Market Hall
Kaivopuisto
Loyly Sauna
Hietalahden Kauppahalli
Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)
Ateneum Art Museum
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Temppeliaukio Church
Sibelius Monument
Helsinki Music Centre
Central Library Oodi
Finlandia Hall
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour operates every day until 10th October 2026
- First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm
- Frequency: every 30 - 40 minutes. Tour duration: 90 minutes
- Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Cruise Passengers:
- During the warm months of the year, cruise passengers arriving at Katajanokka can walk down to Senate Square in around 10 - 15 minutes
- Cruise passengers arriving at Hernesaari can hop-on the buses at Stops 7 or 8. There are 3 terminals at this dock (LHD, LHC and LHB) and it's only a 200m walk to the buses parked outside from each of them
- Customers who arrive at Olympia Terminal can hop-on at Stop 3
- Our buses are wheelchair accessible
- Dogs in carriers are permitted on the bus
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.4
based on 56 reviews
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Heather_E, Jul 2026
Not enough buses running when cruise ships are in Port. There are 2 different bus companies but buses are all red and staff with both companies are wearing red shirts, it was pandemonium at the port with people being confused as to which bus they were supposed to be on. The City Tour company seemed to have twice as many buses running as rhe Strommer City sightseeing company
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Heather,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with City Sightseeing Helsinki.
We are sorry to learn that your hop-on hop-off bus tour of Helsinki did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the confusion you experienced at the cruise port regarding the different sightseeing operators. We understand that having multiple red buses and similarly dressed staff can be confusing, particularly during busy cruise ship arrivals.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the number of buses in service. At City Sightseeing Helsinki, we continuously review our operations to provide the best possible experience, especially during periods of high demand, and your feedback will be shared with the relevant team as part of our ongoing efforts to improve.
If you would like us to review your experience in more detail, we encourage you to contact our Customer Service Department, who will be happy to assist you.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to City Sightseeing Helsinki and provide you with the high-quality sightseeing experience we strive to deliver.
Kind regards,
Quality Department
Anne_R, Jun 2026
Allowed us to see all we wishedBUT there are 2 different companies operating and the signposting is together, similar but with different stop numbers.
40 minutes wait for bus at Rock Church.
Caught in traffic jams (not bus company's fault but traffic management by the city would have helped.
Workable.
Stephen_P, Jun 2026
Hmmm. Here are three basic maintenance items:
1. Repair the upper beck windshield wipers
2. Repair the upper deck windshield defroster to assure a fog-clear view on rainy or humid days.
3. Repair the ear buds receptacle.
... and, a suggestion, prepare a more informed audio guide. The brief descriptions were indeed helpful but should have provided greater perspective for the audience who are likely first-time visitors to Finland.
Basic stuff - please. Beyond these rainy day frustrations, the tour was a good initial but a quite shallow introduction to Helsinki & Finland.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback.
We are sorry to hear that several maintenance issues on board affected your experience with the City Sightseeing Helsinki hop-on hop-off tour, particularly the windshield wipers, defroster, and audio headset connection. We understand how important clear visibility and fully functioning equipment are, especially during rainy or humid conditions, and we regret that this impacted your comfort.
Your comments regarding the audio guide content are also very valuable. While our Helsinki sightseeing tour is designed to provide an accessible introduction to the city’s main highlights, we appreciate your suggestion to include more in-depth context and will pass this on to our product and operations teams for review.
Despite these issues, we are pleased to hear that you still found the tour a good initial overview of Helsinki and Finland.
Thank you again for your constructive feedback. It helps us improve both the technical quality and the overall hop-on hop-off experience in Helsinki for future visitors.
Matthew_B, Jun 2026
Wait is too long, only runs portion of the day. Helsinki is small just walk. If on Sunday don’t even bother.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your City Sightseeing Helsinki hop-on hop-off bus experience.
We are sorry to hear that the service did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the frequency of the buses and operating hours. Our Helsinki route is designed to offer a convenient way to discover the city’s main highlights, especially for visitors who prefer a structured sightseeing bus tour instead of walking long distances.
We understand your comment that Helsinki is a compact city and that walking can be a good alternative for some travellers. However, many guests still choose our hop-on hop-off service to cover more ground comfortably and learn about key landmarks through the onboard audio guide.
Your feedback regarding Sunday operations and waiting times is appreciated and will be shared with our local team to review scheduling and improve the overall city sightseeing experience in Helsinki.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.
John_H, Jun 2026
Busses run erratic, 2 in our party were left sitting on the bus as the driver took a 30 minute break, having just been picked up in the rain and cold. The bus was not left running, so no heat. Stop was 4,stops from cruise terminal stop and drivers response to question were a mere,” not my problem”
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear John,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your City Sightseeing Helsinki experience.
We are very sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered during your journey, particularly being left on board during a scheduled driver break without adequate comfort or heating. We fully understand how uncomfortable this must have been, especially in cold and rainy conditions, and we regret the inconvenience caused to you and your travel companions.
We would also like to sincerely apologise for the communication you received from the driver. The response you described is not in line with the customer service standards we expect from our team. All passengers should be treated with courtesy and provided with clear assistance, especially when questions or concerns arise during the tour.
Regarding the service operation, our hop-on hop-off timetable and break schedules are planned and published in advance to ensure safe and regulated service across the day. However, we understand that the way this situation was handled did not reflect the level of comfort and care we aim to deliver, and we will be reviewing this internally with our Helsinki operations team.
Your feedback is very important to us and will be used to improve both service reliability and customer care on board.
Kind regards,
City Sightseeing Helsinki Team
KUN_C, Dec 2025
It was wonderful experience to explore the city even though it was cold in June. It's recommendable to my friends
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the city, even in the cold June weather.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your friends on another tour in the future.
King regards
Quality Department
Ann_M, Oct 2025
I enjoyed the day exploring the interesting places. The comentry was very informative. Comfortable sitting.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us.
We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing!
Best regards,
Quality Department
Scancia_S, Jul 2025
Book directly with company. It's cheaper and you can negotiate the price on site. We decided to book this bus instead of booking tours with the cruise line. The hop on hop off bus comes right to the port and is a few steps away from the ship.
Pam_Y, Jun 2025
When in Helsinki Do Not book The Big Red Bus!!! They start late and are very few running. Make sure to book City Sight Seeing Bus. It will pick you right up at the cruise port.
vbkkasper, Jun 2025
We had such a bad experience with this company. Every bus was horrible. The headphones did not work. You had to constantly adjust the plug so you could hear. The information was lacking. Wish we did not waist the money in this company.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Customer,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
At City Sightseeing, our mission is to ensure that every passenger enjoys a comfortable and pleasant sightseeing experience. We regret any inconvenience you may have faced during your tour.
Your feedback is crucial as it helps us to continually improve our services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our passengers have a satisfactory experience while exploring the city.
We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back on board in the future, where you can experience the improvements we have made based on your suggestions.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing and for providing your valuable feedback.
Best regards,
Quality Department
jennifer_o, May 2025
Helsinki is a beautiful city. If your time is limited you can see the major sites. Buses on time. Might detour to cruise ship.
paul_f, Sep 2024
48 hours voucher disappeared after 34 hours,an the Viator people couldn't resolve the issue.....so there app and technology has issues,
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
At City Sightseeing, we strive to offer a service that allows our passengers to enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable sightseeing experience.
We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. We are constantly working so that all our passengers can fully enjoy our panoramic views and audio guides while exploring the city.
We welcome your feedback as it will help us improve our services and provide an even better experience in the future.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back on board so that you can enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing experience with City Sightseeing on your next trip.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing and for sharing your impressions with us.
Kind regards
Quality Department
Gustavo_L, Aug 2024
The entire tour was wonderfull, loved every single stop and explanation, the time was perfect. Also the team assisted to get the ticket hat was a plus absolutely great! Recommended 100%
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Sir,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses.
We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Quality Department
Donna_T, Jul 2024
I typically try the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus in each new city I visit, to get an introduction to the layout and all of the important sites. This bus was on time and completed the route in the 1.5 hours listed, and provided a good overview of the city. Of note, I did not get off the bus (due to my own time restrictions), so I cannot comment on wait times in between busses. The only detraction was the audio - it did not work for the 1st 2 stops, prompting passengers to notify the driver. The driver fixed the problem, but be wary that this can happen and to notify the driver immediately. Also, the 1st bus stop is not adjacent to a building with facilities. If you need to use the bathroom, you will have to walk for 5 minutes to a public toilet across from Senate Square. Thus, plan for at least 15 minutes if you need a restroom break prior to the trip, as there are no facilities on board.
Peter_V, Jul 2024
It's a great way to see the city!however I would suggest that the listing briefly describe better where the stops are located.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
Regarding your suggestion we inform you that we greatly appreciate it as it helps us to be able to improve every day, so we are very grateful that you have invested a little time in us.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon in Helsinki or in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Quality Department
Kelly_B, May 2024
Specials were very efficient and very clean. Goes to all the important sites. Highly recommend as a method of getting around the city
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Kelly! We very much appreciate your review and hope to count with you in the future. Thaks again!
Kandee_W, Apr 2024
Not worth it. Long waits. Drop offs not close to sites. Public transport was super easy. Other city hop ons are much better.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Esteemed customer,
We regret to hear about your disappointing experience with our City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Your feedback is important to us, and we apologize for any inconvenience or frustration caused by long waits and drop-offs that were not close to the sites you wished to visit.
Our goal is to provide a convenient and enjoyable way for our guests to explore the city, and we apologize if we did not meet your expectations in this regard. Your feedback will be shared with our team as we strive to improve our services and address any issues that may arise.
We appreciate your honesty and regret that we were unable to provide you with a satisfactory experience on this occasion. If there is anything further we can do to assist you or if you have any additional feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Warm regards,
Customer Care department.
Sallie_S, Oct 2023
My daughter and I usually do walking tours, but with limited time and distances in Helsinki, we opted for the bus. It was fine, but we still prefer our walking tours of cities to get more historical information.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We would be pleased to see you again soon here or at any of our more than hundred locations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Rachael_P, Jul 2023
The excursion itself was a good one being able to hop on and hop off to explore. The only problem during the time my family was there it was a holiday and so most everything was closed so we were unable to explore a lot of things. I do feel it would be a good experience if everything was open.
Mark_H, May 2023
Lovely city made very accessible with an excellent bus tour lasting 90 minutes. The bus was immaculately clean and modern. Heikki our bus driver was so helpful too and spoke excellent English.
Kenneth_L, Jun 2017
We had a wonderful time seeing the city buy bus. It was all very easy to use.
Jason_F, Sep 2016
I booked the tickets on September 19th for 2 adults to sightsee on September 26. It was confirmed and charged. There was no tour as tours ended September 21st. It should not been available in the calendar and they should have never confirmed and accepted payment.
Martin_G, Aug 2016
This tour delivered as promised. Pick up was very close to the cruise line dock.The route was quite extensive and even though we didn't even enough time to get off at a lot of the stops, we were very satisfied with this Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Narration was clear and comprehensive and I would recommend taking this tour in Helsinki.
Yvonne_B, Aug 2016
Great introduction to Helsinki. Buses worked well for us.
Carl_W, Jun 2016
The audio was informational and it was easy using Helsinki City Sightseeing Hop-On-Hop-Off. Stopped for a few sights but mostly stayed on the bus due to the rain.
William B, Jun 2016
Got to see what we wanted.Your tour company was no more or no less than I expected
Francine_R, Sep 2025
Stops are easy to find. The explanations in all Lanusont interesting. The drivers are very nice. There's a stop at the cruise terminal. Very happy with our visit to Helsinki
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us.
We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing!
Best regards,
Quality Department
Ursula_T, Aug 2024
Habe Tickets für 276,00€ gekauft. Leider konnten wir die Tickets am Samstag, 24.8.24 wegen des BMW Marathons nicht wie gewünscht nutzen.
Ist eine Rückerstattung möglich?
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear customer,
Please note that you are writing a review and this is not the relevant medium for this type of request.
Please write to us at customer@city-sightseeing.com
Thank you very much.
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