Maximise your time in port in Helsinki on this private 5-hour shore excursion. Admire landmarks such as Uspenski Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church, and Senate Square on a panoramic bus tour, then enjoy a guided walking tour of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum. Port pickup and drop-off is included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Port pickup and drop-off for round-trip transfer
3 hrs panoramic city tour by bus
2 hrs Seurasaari Open-Air Museum tour including roundtrip transfer
Admissions to Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Local taxes
Exclusions
Gratuities (recommended)
Food, drinks and souvenirs (available in local stores for payment both in cash and credit card)
Entrance fees to Presidential Palace, City Hall, Uspenski Cathedral and Finlandia Hall
Departure & Return
Departure point
OUTSIDE the port, by the main port gate
Departure Time
Cruise ship passengers: tour departs in 30 minutes after ship docks (or if other time is specified by your tour operator). You will receive the exact starting time and meeting instructions upon booking.Hotel guests: any time convenient for you (please specify the preferred tour starting time and your hotel details (name and address) upon booking)Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet your private guide at the main gates of Helsinki cruise port, around 30 minutes after your cruise arrival time. Traveling by private vehicle, set out on a sightseeing tour of Helsinki. Drive through the historic center, stopping along the way to admire landmarks such as the Presidential Palace, City Hall, Finlandia Hall, the Opera House, and Uspenski Cathedral.Jump out to stroll around Senate Square; snap photos of the unique Sibelius Monument and 'Havis Amanda' mermaid statue; and pay a visit to the Lutheran Temppeliaukio Church (entrance included; not open to the public during services), then spend time browsing the stalls in the Market Square. After an around 3-hour bus tour, continue to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum for a guided tour of the island. The open-air museum is dotted with wooden buildings, which once belonged to farmers and villagers from all around Finland, and as you explore the rural villages, you'll gain a fascinating insight into traditional Finnish life, culture, and heritage.Your tour ends with drop-off at the port in time for your cruise departure.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. Hotel guests must provide the pick-up details: preferred tour starting time, hotel name and address
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
A small amount of walking is involved
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Not wheelchair accessible
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is No cancellation fee
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 50 percent cancellation fee
If you cancel within 2 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancellation fee