Top Helsinki Private Sightseeing Tours

Discover the sights, history and culture of Helsinki on a private 4-hour city tour. Travel between the sights by air-conditioned vehicle, and experience the Finnish capital’s 450-year-old past and stylish vibe from your private guide. See landmarks such as Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral and the Sibelius Monument; and if you wish, visit Temppeliaukio Church, carved underground from rock. Finish with a stroll in Market Square, where stalls offer contemporary Finnish foods and goodies. If there’s something you want to see more of, tell your guide; the itinerary is customizable.

Get to know Helsinki on a private walking tour with a guide to give background and context you might miss if alone. Stroll around squares, churches, architecture, and parks; and gain insight into Finnish life and culture as your guide shares tales you’d probably never hear by yourself. Plus, enjoy flexibility with your departure time: helping you to match your tour to your vacation schedule.

Discover picturesque Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, on a private day trip from Helsinki by ferry. After hotel pickup, cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia in a comfortable ferry. Then, set off on an afternoon tour of this lovely city by foot and air-conditioned transport. View top Tallinn sights including the cobbled Old Town, Toompea Hill, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral as you hear about the city’s history and culture. Afterward, (depending on timings), enjoy time at leisure before your return ferry trip.

This is a luxurious alternative to crowded group tours that helps you save time and get a more personalized service. Set off in a private vehicle with a driver to take you on a route that helps you understand more about the history of Finland. See a shortlist of key Helsinki landmarks—such as Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelius Park—then, visit the picturesque medieval Old Town of Porvoo.

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience. In a small group, travel by commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio National Park where you embark upon a hike through the hilly landscape, through forest, and past small lakes. Includes Helsinki hotel pickup and drop-off.

Making your own day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki means organizing ferries and transport in Estonia’s capital, and doing your own homework on the sights. This small-group day trip covers everything: return ferries, guided touring, plus round-trip port transfers at both ends. See Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and more as a guide shares their history, and enjoy free time to stroll and shop before sailing back to Helsinki.

Experience the rich culinary culture of Helsinki during an appetizing 2-hour small-group food walking tour of the vibrant Finnish capital. With an expert gastronome guide, discover hidden foodie hotspots and sample a selection of local delicacies. Gain valuable insight into the culinary traditions and history of Helsinki and stroll past prominent landmarks like the Park Esplanadi and Bulevardi Street as you explore the spectacular city.

Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, lies across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki: an easy day trip by ferry for those keen to experience its medieval charms. Book this return trip in advance to secure your preferred crossing and save transport worries on the ground. Then, cruise across the Gulf, and enjoy four or seven hours (depending on selected departure) to explore independently, perhaps delving into Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and enjoying the museums, shops, and restaurants.

Join a Lokafyer guide in Helsinki for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. Instead of a typical tour package, you’ll get an authentic experience that’s designed for you, starting with a pre-tour chat about your interests. It’s like knowing a Helsinki local who can show you around, complete with personalized tips and recommendations based on insider know-how.

Explore Helsinki at your own pace and save money as you sightsee with the great-value Helsinki Card or Helsinki Card Region. Buy a 24-, 48- or 72-hour card and simply show your card to enjoy free public transport around the city (and in the whole metropolitan area with Helsinki Card Region), plus complimentary admission to many of top Helsinki museums and attractions, including Suomenlinna Sea Fortress or Amos Rex. Add a free audio city tour (limited timetable), a digital guidebook, plus valuable savings on tours, meals and other experiences, and it’s an excellent way to make the most of Helsinki.

Get the most out of your time in Helsinki by combining a city sightseeing tour with a ferry ride and a walking tour of Suomenlinna Island. You’ll save hours researching and planning your itinerary by having everything organized for you. After a harbor pickup, a guide will show you many of Helsinki’s top sights including Esplanade Park, and Market Square. You’ll then take a ferry to the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Island, where you’ll see its main attractions including Great Courtyard..

Make the most of even limited time in Helsinki on this action-packed private tour, which crams essential city sights plus historic Porvoo Old Town into just half a day. Your personal guide will collect you direct from your home, hotel, or ship, then whisk you around the city, with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t miss a thing. See Helsinki Cathedral, the Rock Church, the Sibelius Monument, and more.

Admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal, and hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Without a car, sightseeing in the Finnish countryside can pose a challenge. This shore excursion from Helsinki takes care of transportation from your cruise port, through picturesque rural areas, and back again, stopping at top sights such as the 1952 Olympic Stadium, the historic town of Porvoo, and the Rock Church along the way.

Get to know Helsinki’s highlights and history with this 1-hour 45-minute long audio city tour, complete with sound effects to bring the sights to vivid life. Put on your audio headsets, select from 10 languages, and take a personalized tour of the top Helsinki attractions. Explore the oldest districts of the city and see highlights including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral and the Government Palace at Senate Square, the dazzling Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Opera House, Stockmann Department Store, and many more, all while you listen to the engaging audio commentary and effects.

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and Great Courtyard.

While your cruise ship is in Helsinki, get to know Finland’s capital on a 3.5-hour panoramic shore excursion. Admire the main landmarks and neoclassical architecture from an air-conditioned coach as you hear illuminating facts about the city’s history and culture. Admire the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Uspenski Cathedral and more, and enjoy photo stops at Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and when possible, the spectacular Temppeliaukio Church or ‘Church of the Rock.’ Stay on at bustling Market Square and return to ship independently, or enjoy a return transfer to port.

Getting an authentic taste of the local food scene can be tricky when in an unfamiliar city. Let your guide introduce you to local produce and seasonal specialties on this private walking tour of Helsinki. Sample vegetables and berries at Helsinki Market Square, fresh produce at the Old Market Hall, local beers at a brewery, and a traditional dish with dessert at local Finnish restaurant.

This private tour is perfect for travelers with limited time in Finland. Rather than being stuck on crowded bus tours, this private tour offers a more personalized experience. Cover many top Helsinki sights in a day including Esplanade Park, the Old Market Hall, Havis Amanda, and Senate Square. The tour also includes a food tasting, and a visit to Suomenlinna Island.

The trip to Porvoo takes approximately 40 minutes, on the way we will tell you about the history of Finland and also the cultural aspects of the Finnish nation. Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland. The town is famed for its "Old Town", a dense medieval street pattern with wooden houses. It is the town of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Albert Edelfelt. We also will visit the market square, King's hotel, Merchant houses, and Toy store.

Leave the cumbersome guidebook behind and enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience on this private city tour of Helsinki, led by a professional city planner. Benefit from your guide’s expert knowledge as you take in major sights such as Temppeliaukion Church, Uspenski Cathedral, and Senate Square, and uncover hidden gems you’d be unlikely to find on your own.

Get a comprehensive overview of Helsinki during this private walking tour. Visit landmarks and highlights such as the Kiasma Modern Art Museum, Uspenski Russian Cathedral, the Chapel of Silence, Esplanadi, and others. Your guide fills you in on Helsinki's history and present-day modern life in the city as you walk.

Hop aboard an electric, eco-friendly tuktuk to experience Helsinki. Designed for small private groups of up to four persons, this guided tour offers a fun way to see the city's attractions including Helsinki Cathedral, the Oodi Central Library, and the Katajanokka neighborhood. This short tour works well for cruise ship passengers who are short on time.

Experience the peace and natural beauty of Finland’s untouched Tammisaari archipelago on a private, 3-hour boat trip. Board a small boat in Tammisaari with a professional skipper-guide, and explore some of the 1,300 islets and channels of the archipelago on the Gulf of Finland. Chug by lush islands and rocky skerries; watch for birds and seals; and learn about the islands’ wildlife and natural history from your guide. Go ashore to absorb the unspoilt nature of an island and enjoy some snacks (own expense), before motoring gently back to port.