Helsinki Private Shore Tours
For your convenience, we offer three types of private tours in Helsinki: easy, moderate and intensive. These tours vary in length and the number of inclusions in the tour.
All tours aim to start soon after your cruise ship docks in the port of Helsinki but the starting time can be flexible and will be confirmed after the booking is complete.
Please note, since these are private tours itineraries they can be flexible. The final price and inclusions will depend on your preferences. Please request the Helsinki tour via our contacts page.
Easy Helsinki Tour
The Easy Helsinki Tour is a recommended option for families with young children and people with limited walking abilities. It is a relaxing and stress-free way to see all the famous Helsinki sights. The tour duration is 4 hours.
Itinerary:
- Meet your guide and driver by the ship.
- You will start your day with a sightseeing tour, passing all the major attractions such as Mannerheim Boulevard, the Presidential Palace, National Museum, Opera House, and Parliament Building. There will be several photo stops along the way.
- The tour will take you to the Sibelius monument dedicated to the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and to the Rock Church, a place of worship carved out of solid rock.
- You will also pass by the Uspensky Cathedral — the largest orthodox church in Western Europe.
- There will be a brief walking tour along the main shopping street of Esplanade, Senate Square and Market Square.
- The tour ends in the city centre, close to Market Square. There you can shop for souvenirs or local goods.
- You may choose to stay downtown for lunch or join the transfer back to the cruise ship.
Inclusions:
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transfer
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Moderate Helsinki Tour
The Moderate Helsinki Tour is a 3-hour walking tour of downtown Helsinki. No transport is included in this option. Clients meet their local guide downtown and need to arrange their own transfer from the ship and back (taxis and shuttles are available at the port).
Itinerary:
- Meet your guide at a designated meeting spot.
- Head to the Senate Square passing by major attractions such as Mannerheim Boulevard, the Presidential Palace, National Museum, Opera House, and Parliament Building. There will be several photo stops along the way.
- Visit the Central Railway Station.
- Pass by the Uspensky Cathedral — the largest orthodox church in Western Europe.
- There will be a brief walking tour along the main shopping street of Esplanade.
- Visit the Rock Church, a place of worship carved out of solid rock.
- The tour ends in the city center, close to Market Square. There you can shop for souvenirs or local goods.
Inclusions:
- English-speaking tour guide
- A one-hour public transport pass
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Intensive Helsinki Tour
The Intensive Helsinki Tour is highly recommended if you would like to maximize your short stay in the capital of Finland. The tour lasts for 6 hours and includes a city highlights tour by bus and a visit to the charming small town of Porvoo. The Intensive Helsinki Tour is not recommended for families with young children and people with limited walking abilities.
Itinerary:
- The day starts with a sightseeing tour, passing all the major attractions such as Mannerheim Boulevard, the Presidential Palace, National Museum, Opera House, and Parliament Building. There will be several photo stops along the way.
- You will then travel to the 14th-century town of Porvoo, located 50 km outside of Helsinki.
- In Porvoo, there will be multiple photo opportunities, including Porvoo Cathedral and Porvoo Town Hall Square.
Inclusions:
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transfer
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
