Top Experiences in Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

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.

Helsinki is a gem for architecture enthusiasts. It is difficult, if not possible, to find another urban space that houses a wide range of architectural styles like Helsinki; neoclassical, gothic revival, (largest collection of) Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Nordic classicism, modernism, functionalism, and contemporary styles in a compact city centre. Different historical periods left their marks on Helsinki, however it is easy to miss these great works of world renowned architects, from Engel to Saarinen, from Aalto to Siren and Revell in ordinary city tours. Join us in a great architecture tour with a small group to visit and enjoy the architectural wonders Helsinki offers, such as the National Library of Finland, Central Railway Station, new public library Oodi, Chapel of Silence, Kiasma modern art museum, The Rock Church, Finlandia Hall and more.

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.

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.

We offer a one day tour of Helsinki's best and an excursion to the medieval town of Porvoo with our guide providing an informative commentary along the way.
Discover with a guided walking tour the old Wooden Town, charming cafés and boutiques, and the painted red-ochre riverside warehouses. It is a small scenic and beautiful city east of Helsinki. The city is a mixture of the old city center with the nature surrounding the city.
Walk through the cobbled streets in Helsinki Senate square, visit the Helsinki Market Square, the Helsinki Cathedral the symbol of the city of Helsinki. Enjoy a walk in the Esplanade Park and marvel at the architecture of Uspenski Cathedral, Rock church, Oodi library and The Parliament of Finland.

We have Combined our city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. A guided tour while walking through the cobbled streets in Helsinki Senate square, visit the Helsinki Market Square, the Helsinki Cathedral the symbol of the city of Helsinki. Enjoy a walk in the Esplanade Park and marvel at the architecture of Uspenski Cathedral, Oodi library and The Parliament of Finland .
After Helsinki walking tour we take a ferry to Suomenlinna Island, a sea fortress which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover this 18th-century sea fortress and learn about several historic events that has shaped the fortress over the years with a guided walking tour.

Take advantage of the opportunity to discover beautiful Helsinki, the capital of Finland, on this 3-hour guided sightseeing tour by minivan organised for you and your party only. Helsinki is also known as the "White City of the North" or the "Daughter of the Baltic", and this tour allows you to see the best of the Nordic capital in just three hours.

You will arrive and check-in at a 3-star hotel in the very centre of Helsinki city on your own.

Starting from here, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start the 5-day tour in Helsinki, Suomenlinna, Porvoo, & Tallinn!

On the first day, you will visit the most highlight spots in Helsinki with a guided tour by tram.

On the second day, you will have a guided walking tour in the Helsinki Design District in the morning, and visit Suomenlinna by ferry in the afternoon.

On the third day, you will have a guided tour to the medieval Porvoo by inter-city bus.

On the fourth day, you will have a daytour to Tallinn by ferry! You will have a guided tour with some own free time in this old town. In the evening, you will return to Helsinki by ferry.

On the last day, you will have some own free time to explore Helsinki city a bit more before the departure.

HSL Public Transportation 5-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

Make the most of your time in Helsinki with this unique experience. Relax your mind with a walk in Sipoonkorpi national park and release stress with the steam of a traditional smoke sauna. The most Finnish activity day ever!

Highlights:
• Discover the beauty of Finland in a national park
• Easy and rewarding hike with a barbecue lunch
• Enjoy sauna with locals in a safe environment
• A truly local experience with food, sauna, and swimming!

During this experience, you will get to discover the beauty of Sipoonkorpi national park with a professional wilderness guide. The guide will lead you through forested trails stopping along the way to learn about Finnish wildlife and nature. Our trail leads us to a rocky vista overlooking a freshwater lake where we will have a campfire barbecue.

After a delicious lunch, we will continue our walk to the smoke sauna (A total of 6km). Time to relax, go for a swim, and enjoy a traditional Finnish smoke sauna.

Choose from 11 languages on this audio-guided Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing. The tour takes you in the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center with Senate Square, Olympic Stadium, Hakaniemi district and the Kaivopuisto area. Tour includes one stop: at the Temppeliaukio Church OR at the Sibelius Monument OR at the Olympic Stadium.

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.

Learn more about the top 26 tourist attractions in Helsinki. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.

The top 10 advantages for those who prefer flexibility on their tour.
1. Safe - Not required to download, with just a click of secure access links it can be listened to online on any device.
2. Save - The lowest price in the city.
3. Stories - No imagination stories, only verified information.
4. Schedule - Listen at your own convenience of time, pace, and location,
5. Select - Preferred languages and attractions.
6. Self-control: No need to be behind someone's instructions in always.
7. Share - with co-travelers in just a click.
8. Soft - Selective crafted words that make you listen again.
9. Simple - Use our personally created itinerary which starts from the city's central station and then gradually moves one by one.
10. Smart - in all aspects

You will arrive and check-in at a 3-star hotel in the very centre of Helsinki city on your own.

Starting from here, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start the 4-day tour in Helsinki & Tallinn!

On the first day, you will visit the most highlight spots in Helsinki with a guided tour by tram.

On the second day, you will have a guided walking tour in the Helsinki Design District in the morning, and visit Suomenlinna, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the afternoon.

On the third day, you will have a daytour to Tallinn by ferry! You will have a guided tour with some own free time in this medieval town. In the evening, you will return to Helsinki by ferry.

HSL Public Transportation 4-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

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

Discover Helsinki independently with the Helsinki Card. The card is a handy, economical way to make the most of your visit in Helsinki. It is a transport ticket and entrance ticket all in one and has a number of great value reductions and bonuses attached. Don't leave home without one!

Helsinki Card CITY and Helsinki Card REGION include all the same benefits, the only difference is the public transport.

​​​​​​​Helsinki Card CITY is the travel ticket within the zones AB.

​​​​​​​Helsinki Card REGION is the travel ticket within the zones ABC. Region card includes the train to Helsinki airport.

PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 THERE MIGHT BE RAPID CHANGES IN WHAT'S INCLUDED IN HELSINKI CARD

Dive deep into the city of Helsinki with our Exclusive Local Insights Tour. Catering a more personalized and intimate exploration of the city, with your very own private van and guide, you'll embark on a 3-hour journey around the city's most iconic sights and hidden gems. Perfect for 1-6 people looking to add an insider's view in their trip, our tour is designed to introduce you to the diverse areas of Helsinki, making it easier for you to decide where to focus your visit.

Duration: 3 hours of a comprehensive tour around Helsinki.

Highlights: From the vibrant city center to serene parks and waterfronts, explore Helsinki's most beloved attractions as well as insights only locals know about

Customizable: We tailor the tour to suit your interests, ensuring a personalized experience that caters to what you want to see and do

Expert Guide: Your friendly local guide will provide insights and stories about Helsinki, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the city.

The forests of Finland are packed with wild foods! As spring transitions into summer, the forest flourishes new vegetation and the aroma of fresh berries fills the air. Whether you are here to experience the Finnish culture of berry picking or simply taste these natural and organic berries, you will treasure this intimate experience in Finland's wilderness.

Highlights:
• Forage and learn about the wild foods of Finland
• Experience an off the beaten path national park
• Enjoy a fresh Finnish-style lunch cooked over a fire
• Take home your extra berries and snack on your bounty

On this guided tour from Helsinki, we will explore the serene mossy forests of Liesjärvi National Park. While looking for berries, we may fill our baskets with Finnish superfoods such as blueberries, lingonberries and, with some extra luck, some sweet wild strawberries. These superfoods are rich in vitamins and nutrients and sweeter than any berry you could buy from the stores!

Exciting modern art pieces inside of an architecture masterpiece in the very center of Helsinki await you! Enjoy your walking tour of the city and visit the Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum, one of Scandinavia's best contemporary art projects

Feel the lure of the wilderness in the magnificent Liesjärvi National Park.
This adventurous excursion includes the national park's most stunning locations and a delicious Finnish-style lunch cooked by a lake!

Walk peacefully into the wilderness to connect with nature and experience true silence like never before. This full-day excursion is the perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in the magic of the Taiga forest.

Highlights:
• Experience pristine nature in a wild and off-the-beaten-path national park
• Look, listen, breathe, and feel the magic of the forest
• Learn about local plants and wildlife from a professional guide
• Enjoy a Finnish-style dining experience by a lake

No matter what time of year you visit, every season offers a unique perspective into the Taiga forest. Spring with its crisp blue skies and icy lakes. Summer's juicy blueberries and lush green forests. Autumns wild mushrooms and earthly hues shroud the forest. Join our "Winter Wonderland Hike" in winter!

Explore the Finnish Archipelago in an incredible nature reserve where the forest meets the sea.

Pick berries, learn about wild mushrooms, throw snowballs, or watch great migrations of birds. This off-the-beaten-path destination is our favourite place to explore in every season and share with travellers from all over.

Highlights:
• A magnificent nature reserve with diverse habitats
• Fantastic photo opportunities along the coast
• An easy and rewarding walk for all levels of fitness
• Prepared lunch and tea with a seaside view

We will walk along forest paths, rolling rocks and the beautiful coast, where we have the perfect place for a break, overlooking the Baltic Sea. Your guide will prepare a delicious lunch to enjoy while you freely explore wonderful landscapes and find your peace in nature.

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Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate.

Discover a foragers paradise on this day trip to a pristine Finnish national park. This excursion is packed with adventure, education, and delicious food.

This guided tour from Helsinki immerses us into the forest and the magical world of fungi. Bright oranges, golden yellows, and deep reds decorate the forest floor. We are in search of Finland's most delicious and prized edible mushrooms, the chanterelle.

However, as the name suggests, it is a hunt! We will not always find what we are looking for, and although most of the mushrooms are harmless, there are many poisonous ones too. But not to worry, for your guide will be able to show you which are edible and is always available to explain about the different fungi you have found.

Highlights:

• Forage with a professional guide in a national park
• Learn how to identify specific edible mushrooms
• Help prepare and cook your wild fungi finds
• Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch and coffee by the campfire

Walk through a Winter Wonderland on this tranquil day in a Finnish National Park. This full-day excursion includes lunch around a warm fire, transportation from Helsinki, and a professional wilderness guide.

Highlights:
• Experience genuine silence only found in a winter forest
• Very few visitors during the winter season
• Traditional Finnish-style lunch inside Winter Kota (traditional Finnish hut)
• Feel the calming effect of the forest in the winter

Winter allows us to witness the forest in its mystic grandeur. Snow gently falls and blankets the entire forest, embracing the trees and creating a peaceful silence throughout the woods. It would seem as though the forest is asleep during these frigid months, but with care, you are able to see tracks of the animals such as the red fox, mountain hare, and moose.

This off-the-beaten-path destination remains free from the overly populated crowds of visitors, letting us explore the park in peace.

Experience cottage life in the Finnish Archipelago guided by locals living there. Enjoy Finnish sauna, the peace and quiet of nature and learn about Finnish cottage culture first-hand.

Our 3 packages guarantee an unforgettable experience whether you are seeking for a quiet get-away from city life, competing in traditional Finnish cottage games with your friends or looking for an adrenaline rush and bragging rights among your friends.

If you visit Finland without experiencing the cottage life, did you truly ever visit Finland?

We think not. That's why we - Henrik and Tristan - 2 local guys from Finland, invite you to Henrik's family cottage to show you around and let you live like a local for a day.

Together we combine our knowledge in the local Finnish cottage culture, the surrounding nature and the history of the Porkkala region. We are the friends you never knew you had in Finland, and we will take you on an adventure to the very core of Finnish culture.

Our walking tour through the city's streets will reveal the best of what this vibrant city has to offer! As we make our way through the city's streets, we'll start at Mannerheim Square, a bustling hub of activity and the perfect place to get a feel for the city's culture and history. We'll then visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, where we'll discover the best in modern art. From there, we'll make our way to the P. E. Svinhufvud sculpture, a unique and striking work of public art. And to end our tour, we'll visit the Finnish Museum of Natural History, where we'll learn about the natural world and the history of Finland. Are you ready to explore the sights and sounds of Helsinki on foot?

Taking a tour with a resident is an excellent way to become familiar with a new location. In Helsinki, you can join a guided tour led by a PhD student who has much knowledge about the city. Explore both popular and hidden attractions while gaining insights into their cultural and historical significance. With this experience, you'll have the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about Helsinki and its attractions that go beyond what you can discover on your own.

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.

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.