Top Experiences in Helsinki Swedish Theatre

See Helsinki, the lively Finnish capital, at your leisure on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour! With 19 tour stops along the route, passengers can hop-on and off as they please to explore Helsinki at their own pace. If you'd prefer, stay on the tour for the full duration - approximately 90 minutes - and enjoy panoramic views from our open-top deck! Customers can choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour hop on hop off bus ticket.

Terve! Welcome to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. On this walking tour, we’ll show you around the city while we share its historical ties to Sweden and Russia and fill you in on Finnish culture.

Our walk begins in the shadows of Helsinki Cathedral in Senate square, the city’s political, religious, scientific, and commercial center.

Along the way, you can look forward to:

• Decoding the symbolism hidden in the Alexander II sculpture
• Taking in the impressive Allas Sea Pool and SkyWheel
• Walking through the most famous park in Finland, Esplanade Park, which is also the green heart of Helsinki
• Hearing stories about the Swedish theatre, Svenska Teatern, and finding out about its current status
• Passing by Stockmann, the oldest department store in Finland
• Strolling down Alexander Street, one of the main shopping streets for locals

This 90-minute tour is perfect for anyone who wants a taste of Finnish history while enjoying a glorious stroll in the heart of Helsinki!

Embark on an enchanting journey through the vibrant city of Helsinki with our premier hop-on-hop-off bus tour! Settle into our comfortable double-decker buses and prepare for an unforgettable exploration of Finland's capital. Throughout your adventure, our knowledgeable audio guides will entertain you with captivating stories and fascinating insights into Helsinki's rich history and modern-day allure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy informative commentary available in multiple languages via our onboard audio system.
Departures of buses are scheduled from stop number 1. Bus stop is marked with red CityTour Hop-On Hop-Off sign.

Long layover at Helsinki Airport, why not take this opportunity to explore Helsinki?

Your guide will greet you at Airport and take you to city centre by train. Train is the shortest way to reach Helsinki from Airport. Then you will visit the most must-not-miss highlight spots. This route is carefully organised, so that you will not need to walk a long time between spots. You will enjoy a cosy walking on the street of Helsinki, have chance to taste Finnish delicacies in the Old Market Hall, and feel the vibration of Helsinki when passing through the beautiful Esplanadi Park, at the same time hearing your guide share with you more local stories and facts during the tour.

This tour will end at Helsinki Airport. Your guide will ensure you are boarding onto the train to Airport, and finally wave goodbye to you when the train is heading toward the Airport.

Combination of Hop-On Hop-Off bus with Historical Sightseeing cruise shows city from both perspectives - from the land and from the sea. Join the bus tour at any of CityTour's Hop-On Hop-Off stops. Rock Church, Sibelius monument, Kaivopuisto & Eira areas with stunning architecture and beautiful seaside. One tour takes approximately 1 h 30 minutes. 29th of March-1st of April Friday-Monday bus departs from stop 1 on the tour two times: 10:40 & 13:00.
5th of April-28th of April Friday-Sunday bus departs from stop 1 on the tour two times: 10:40 & 13:00.
From 2nd of May buses operate every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 16:00
1h 30 min boat tour by Royal Line: Best of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (incl. the inner bay), Kaivopuisto Park, historical neighbourhoods of Kruununhaka and Katajanokka, churches, ports, icebreakers, summer cottages and saunas. Daily from Market Square (red coloured flags) departures 12:00/ 14:00 & 16:00

You don't need to take a typical tourist tour to explore Helsinki. Join me on an exclusive adventure that provides excitement and unforgettable experiences at every step. Prepare to discover the real essence of Helsinki beyond the ordinary tourist attractions, where each street corner has a story and every interaction leaves a remarkable impact. Your journey in Helsinki begins with me, offering boundless exploration opportunities and turning everyday moments into extraordinary memories.

We will walk together in and around the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why do Helsinki people have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.

You don't need to take a typical tourist tour to explore Helsinki. Join me on an exclusive adventure that provides excitement and unforgettable experiences at every step. Prepare to discover the real essence of Helsinki beyond the ordinary tourist attractions, where each street corner has a story and every interaction leaves a remarkable impact. Your journey in Helsinki begins with me, offering boundless exploration opportunities and turning everyday moments into extraordinary memories.

We'll walk together in the city center for three hours, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why is there a statue of a Russian Tsar on the Senate Square? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? Why do Helsinkians have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these less known yet important locations in Helsinki.