What to do and see in Helsinki, Uusimaa: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Helsinki – the capital of Finland is famous for the Nordic Jugend/modern architecture of the early 20th century. Being a part of Russian Empire for more than a hundred years, Helsinki is a multi-religious city with two dominant buildings of Lutheran and Orthodox cathedrals in the city center. Railway station as well as half of the buildings in the historical part are built by legendary architect Eliel Saarinen, who’s son – Eero Saarinen constructed St Louise city Arch and JFK airport.  

Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup

Exclusions: Lunch

Enjoy Helsinki and Lapland wonders in 5 hours. Instead of driving 13 hours to Lapland, it decided to come to you. Snow attractions and activities are available in any weather: igloos, ice bar, ice sculptures, sliding hill, kick-sledding and fun skiing. And happy time flies faster when you enter the Lappish world with an ice glass of welcome drink.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup (selected hotels), one welcome drink from the Ice Glass in the Ice Bar;, use of kick sledges, sliding hill and tandem skis;, thermal clothing and boots during the stay (included only during Summer season)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Additional activity expense

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.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities

The tour allows you to visit Helsinki's main attractions, including Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old market Hall, Market square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Rock Church, Havis Amanda and Helsinki Cathedral etc. along with photo stops. Your guide will share the city's stories, history, culture along the way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels), Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Price includes 24% value added tax

Exclusions: Any personal expense is not included

We use our creativity and knowledge to adjust the tour according to your interests and preferences, the party size and the weather conditions; so you will get the best of Helsinki and Porvoo Highlights.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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If you have time between flights, don’t waste it at the airport, grab the tour. By the private car, we will pick you up from Helsinki (Vantaa) Airport and return you back after the tour, according to your flights. We will visit Senate Square, Railway Station square, Aleksander street, Church of Silence, Oodi library, Cathedrals and more. Your guide will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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This tour is suitable for people interested in the history of Finland. In this tour we made a sightseeing tour of Helsinki and a trip to the ancient city of Porvoo. You will see a lot of beautiful things and learn a lot of interesting things about Finland!

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Join this guided day trip to historical Tallinn. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the ferry terminal where you will board the ferry and make your way to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The ferry will take 2 hours and you arrive to Tallinn where your professional guide will meet you with a sign "Day cruise to Tallinn" and show you the city. You will see the main city square, the city hall, towers and houses of Guilds from middle ages, Toompea Castle, Aleksandr Nevsky Cathedral and Kadriorg Park. After the city tour, you will take the ferry back to Helsinki and your driver will drop you back at your hotel at about 10pm.

Inclusions: Professional guide, 3 hours, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Tallin city tour (both – by car and on foot), 3 hours, Transfer to and from the terminal in Tallinn, Transfer to and from the hotel in Helsinki

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities