Helsinki Private Walking Tour

Helsinki, Finland

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of a day’s cruise stop at Helsinki with a private city walking tour with your own guide to do the sights justice. This shore excursion covers landmarks like Uspenski Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and Parliament; and includes a visit to the underground Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), a Helsinki must-see. Plus, you can opt to stay on and shop at the stalls of Market Square before returning independently to your ship.

Private shore excursion walking tour of Helsinki
See top Helsinki attractions like the Presidential Palace and Uspenski Cathedral
Visit the underground Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
Stroll around Market Square and choose to shop at the colorful market stalls
Choice of departure times, plus port pickup on foot included
Flexible itinerary and personalized commentary from a private guide
Price per group, based on maximum of 15 people

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Local taxes
1-Hour Tram Pass

Entry fees / donations
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all cruise ports of Helsinki and hotels located in the city center. If you're coming by a cruise ship, the meeting point is located outside the main port gate. Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on it and/or the logo of ULKO Tours, so you will be able to easily recognize it.

Meeting point

Senate Square
00170 Helsinki, Finland
Your guide will meet you holding a sign with your name on it and/or the logo of ULKOtours, so you will be able to easily recognize it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Choose your departure time and when your cruise ship is docked in Helsinki, meet your guide outside the main gate of the cruise port.

After introductions, begin your private tour as your guide sheds light on the history and culture of Finland’s elegant capital. Catch a tram or cab (a 1-hour tram ticket is included) to the center, and if there are any sights you want to see more or less of, let your guide know. As your tour is private, the itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your interests.

On arrival in the center, set off on foot to explore the handsome streets and cobbled lanes. Soak in the lively atmosphere on route, and stop at must-sees such as Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, City Hall, Opera House, and Uspenski Cathedral. Take in each landmark and hear the fascinating stories behind each from your guide.

Continue to one of Helsinki’s showpiece sights: the underground Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), built in the late 1960s. Head inside to admire this unusual circular church, taking in its rock walls and round roof of copper wire as you learn how the building was hollowed out of solid granite.

See Helsinki Cathedral, and take a stroll around harborfront Market Square, home to a colorful collection of food and handicraft stalls.

Your tour then finishes here when your guide says goodbye. If you wish, catch a tram or cab (both at own expense) back to the cruise port straight away, or choose to stay on to shop at the market before making your own way back.

Kauppatori

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Senate Square

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Uspenski Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mannerheim Statue

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Helsinki Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sibelius Monument

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Esplanadi Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Helsinki Central Railway Station

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Due to uneven surfaces (lots of cobble stoned streets), this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair