Overview
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!
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, the guide take you to the medieval Porvoo by inter-city bus.
You will have a guided tour as well as some free time in this lovely Old Town during the day.
On the last day, you will have some own free time to explore Helsinki city a bit more before the departure.
HSL Public Transportation 4-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Welcome gift: HSL public transportation 4-day pass
English-speaking guide
Round-trip ferry & guided tour in Suomenlinna
Breakfast
3-hr Helsinki Design District walking tour
Round-trip inter-city bus & guided daytour to Porvoo
3-hr Helsinki highlight city tour by tram
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Helsinki city centre for 4 days / 3 nights
Any personal expense
Lunch and dinner
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
- Welcome to Helsinki! You will arrive and check-in at the hotel on your own.
- Your guide will pick you up at hotel lobby for guided tours included in this package.
- Please be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the agreed meeting time, thank you.
- Your guide will be with a sign of our logo. If you have difficult finding our guide, please call us.
What to expect
Day 1 3-hr Helsinki Highlight City Tour by Tram
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Helsinki
15 min
Welcome to Helsinki!
You will receive the welcome gift - HSL Public Transportation Card, and then, your relaxing stay in Helsinki begins! -
Kauppatori
15 min
Take a walk at Kauppatori, which means Market Square in Finnish, you will find lovely stuff for souvenirs and delicious local foods served by venders!
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Old Market Hall
20 min
Enter this old market hall in Helsinki, taste some local food and pastries, and experience the Nordic daily lives.
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Havis Amanda
5 min
Drop by at the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and know more about her from stories told by your guide
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Esplanadi Park
15 min
Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki!
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Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
15 min
Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
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Helsinki Cathedral
15 min
Step onto the stairs to take a look at the Helsinki Cathedral in front of the Senate Square. It is a major landmark of Helsinki, and possibly the most famous structure in Finland as a whole when viewed globally!
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Senate Square
15 min
Senate Square is the most iconic square for not only visitors but seagulls as well! Senate Square and its surroundings make up the oldest part of central Helsinki. Landmarks and famous buildings surrounding the square are the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, main building of the University of Helsinki and the Sederholm House, the oldest building of central Helsinki dating from 1757.
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Temppeliaukio Church
20 min Admission ticket included
The entrance fee of the Rock Church is included in this tour. Enter this amazing space, hear the story of its construction, and take some photos!
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Sibelius Park
15 min
You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
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Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
15 min
Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020
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Helsinki Central Railway Station
15 min
Helsinki Central Station is chosen as one of the most beautiful station by BBC in 2013. It is the main station for commuter rail and long-distance trains departing from Helsinki. The station is used by approximately 400,000 people per day and is the busiest rail station in Finland.
Day 2 Helsinki Design District Tour & Round-Trip Ferry to Suomenlinna
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Design District
3 hours
In the morning you will have a 3-hr guided walking tour to the Helsinki Design District, and in the afternoon, you will take a ferry to the sea fortress of Finland - Suomenlinna.
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1 hour
After the guided walking tour to the Helsinki Design District, you will take a ferry to Suomenlinna and have an in-depth guided walking tour on this island in the afternoon of the second day of the tour.
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Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
15 min Admission ticket included
Suomenlinna is well-known by its important military role as a sea fortress of Finland. You will go inside the heavy wall of the fortress, hear the histories, and feel the moments of old days here.
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Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko)
15 min Admission ticket included
During the visit to Suomenlinna, you will drop by the Suomenlinna Church and hear the stories and facts of it from your guide.
Day 3 Guided Day Tour to Porvoo by Inter-City Bus
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Kamppi Shopping Centre
10 min
Kamppi Shopping Centre is a joint station that integrates a new underground bus terminal and a metro station underneath its main building, which serves as a complex shopping centre. Your trip will start in front of Starbucks at its E-level by meeting up your guide there.
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Porvoo
50 min
You will head to Porvoo by inter-city bus from Helsinki. It takes around 50 min to get there. Take a quick glance at this country from the bus window on your way there.
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Porvoo Old Town
2 hours
You will have an overall 3-hr guided tour in the Porvoo Old Town. It is the second oldest town in Finland. In addition to the popular spots, your guide will bring you walk deeply into this town to know more about the cultural, art, & historic aspects of this medieval town.
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Cathedral of Porvoo
20 min
Porvoo Cathedral took its present form at the end of the 15th century. It can accommodate 750 people and it can be reserved for baptisms, marriage ceremonies and funerals at the Parish Office.
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Porvoo Museum/Holm House
20 min
It is the oldest town hall in Finland. You will know the history of the Porvoo region, as well as traditional and industrial art. Albert Edelfelt, Ville Vallgren, Louis Sparre, A.W Finch and Saara Hopea.
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The Devil's Stairs
20 min
You will visit the Devil's Stairs in Porvoo and learn about its story behind.
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Porvoo Old Town
1 hour
After the guided tour, you will have some personal free moments. You may visit the lovely cafe or gallery that you just pass by, choose some souvenirs in local shops, or explore more about this old town with your own pace.
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Helsinki
50 min
When time is up, your guide will bring you to the bus station and return to Helsinki. It will take another 50 min on the road. Take a rest when you are on the bus.
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Kamppi Shopping Centre
10 min
The bus will return to Kamppi, where this tour will end. You may enjoy some slow walk on the street on your way back to the accommodation. Have a restful evening!
Day 4 Own Free Time
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Helsinki
3 hours
On the last day, you may have some own free time before departure. Plan your own route and go for this exclusive adventure on your own! You will have your own free time to explore this city.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 3 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 3 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Helsinki).
Additional Information
- Sightseeing spots will be arranged according to the seasons and opening hours of each spot.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 4-Day Helsinki + Porvoo Comfort Combo Tour
How long does 4-Day Helsinki + Porvoo Comfort Combo Tour take?
It takes about 4 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Welcome gift: HSL public transportation 4-day pass
- English-speaking guide
- Round-trip ferry & guided tour in Suomenlinna
- Breakfast
- 3-hr Helsinki Design District walking tour
- Round-trip inter-city bus & guided daytour to Porvoo
- 3-hr Helsinki highlight city tour by tram
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Helsinki city centre for 4 days / 3 nights
What's not included?
- Any personal expense
- Lunch and dinner
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kauppatori, Old Market Hall, Havis Amanda, Esplanadi Park, Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Church.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Helsinki Tour / Tallinn Tour
