Helsinki Sightseeing: Explore Must-See Attractions with Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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Discover the must-see attractions of Helsinki with a hop-on hop-off city tour. Explore the city’s significant places, museums, and stunning architecture while enjoying excellent views from double-decker buses.

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Please note that the total duration of the Hop-On Hop-Off tour can vary from 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on traffic and the number of harbors included in the tour. Changes are possible.
Departures from stop 1:
From 2.5.2024, buses operate every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 16:00.

Winter sightseeing tour departures:
1.10.-6.10 Daily every hour 10:00-15:00 from Stop 1
10.10.-27.10 Thu-Sun departures: 10:40 and 13:00 from Stop 1 (Hop-On Hop-Off extra departures: 2.10, 3.10, 5.10, 10.10, 24.10)
1.11.2024-5.1.2025 Fri-Sun departures: 10:40 and 13:00 from Stop 1
7.3.2025-26.4.2025 Fri-Sat departures: 10:40 and 13:00 from Stop 1
Hop-On Hop-Off tours start from 2.5.2025: every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 16:00 from Stop 1

1. Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Located at the main Cathedral Square called “the Senate Square.” If you look towards the Cathedral, bus stop 1 is on the left side of the Square.

2. Havis Amanda
Bus stop within walking distance from Market Square and the famous Havis Amanda statue with a fountain.

3. Olympia Terminal
Tallink Silja ships arrive and depart to Stockholm using this terminal. The bus stop is outside on the other side of the road.

4. Café Ursula
Kaivopuisto stop, situated on the other side of the road from Cafe Ursula.

5. Kompassitori

6. Eira Neighborhood
Situated next to mini golf, on the other side of the road.

7. Port of Helsinki
LHB & LHC harbor stops for International Cruise ships.

8. Hernesaaren laituri
LHD harbor stop for International Cruise ships.

9. Löyly Helsinki
Stop is next to the traditional Finnish sauna Löyly with a restaurant/bar.

10. Hietalahti Market
Bus stop situated at Bulevardi street.

11. Bulevardi
Stop can be found by walking 3 minutes to the North from the crossing of Bulevardi and Fredrikinkatu.

12. Kamppi
Stop is within walking distance from Kamppi metro/intercity bus station/Shopping mall. Situated at Fredrikinkatu next to the Tennis Palace building.

13. Lutherinkatu 3
Stop situated at Arkadiankatu street.

14. Sibelius Park
Sibelius park stop is situated on the other side of the road from the park, to the East.

15. Helsinki Tram Museum
Stop is on the other side from the Tram Museum of Helsinki.

16. Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Stop situated at Mäntymäentie street.

17. Helsinki Winter Garden
Stop for Sea Life and Linnanmäki is next to the main entrance of Winter Garden.

18. Kansallismuseo

19. Lasipalatsi

20. Svenska Teatern

21. Esplanadi

Points of Interest

  • Senate Square
  • University of Helsinki (Helsingin Yliopisto)
  • Saatytalo
  • Helsinki Cathedral
  • Helsinki City Museum
  • Suomen Pankki
  • Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
  • Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki
  • SkyWheel Helsinki
  • Allas Sea Pool
  • Kauppatori
  • President’s Palace (Presidentinlinna)
  • Czarina’s Stone
  • Havis Amanda
  • The Esplanadi Park
  • Kaivopuisto
  • Hietalahti Market Square
  • Hietalahden Kauppahalli
  • Sinebrychoff Art Museum
  • Kamppi Shopping Centre
  • Temppeliaukio Church
  • Sibelius Monument
  • Sibelius Park
  • Tram Museum (Raitioliikennemuseo)
  • SEA LIFE Helsinki
  • Linnanmaki Amusement Park
  • Talvipuutarha
  • Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
  • Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti)
  • Finlandia - Talo
  • Helsinki Music Centre
  • The National Museum of Finland
  • Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera)
  • Loyly Sauna
  • Central Library Oodi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
  • Amos Rex Art Museum
  • Parliament of Finland
  • Mannerheim Statue
  • Kamppi Chapel of Silence
  • Forum Shopping Center
  • Stockmann Department Store
  • Swedish Theater (Svenska Teatern)
What's Included
  • Ticket valid for 24-hour interval, can be divided within 2 days
  • Free WiFi on-board
  • Audio commentary during bus tour
  • Individual headset
Additional Information

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(52 Ratings)
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Y
May 4, 2024
Weekend in Helsinki - Best seen to see the city. When you don't just want the Cathedral and Ole market, Stockmann. 1:h30 min. Stop by the sea promenade. Shopping center. Helsinki Stadium or the amusement park.
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Richard_p
Jul 31, 2024
Helsinki hop off is a pleasant ride - The Helsinki hop on hop off was busy but not surprising during peak summer. It's not a huge circuit but visits the highlights of this lovely city. The bus slowly navigates the circuit so there is plenty time to decide where to get off and always time to get to the well advertised stops. Booking via Viator is good vfm especially if you have credits.
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Bonnie_d
Jul 7, 2024
Wouldn’t recommend - We have been to Helsinki before during the off season so wanted to do this to learn more abou ther areas we visited. However the audio didn’t work in several of the seats we tried. By the time we found some we were well into the tour. But there was a lot of repetition. I learned more doing everything ourselves in the previous visit. Additionally they had no understanding of the Viator vouchers. I presented the printed paper copy and digital and it was only after heavily scrutinising that it was accepted. With so many issues I’ve had with these Viator hop on hop off bookings that I am nervous about the upcoming ones and hold my breath with all other experiences booked.
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Sharon_d
Jul 31, 2024
Not impressed - Couldn’t download tickets. We ended up paying to go with another company when they wouldn’t let me use my booking confirmation as proof of purchase.
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David_k
Jun 6, 2024
Worst hop on hop off iv ever been on - The worst so called hop on hop off iv ever used and 4 times a day green 😂 and 2 times a day red 😂 so yes of you'd like to hop off somewhere you'll be waiting hours to be picked up and get to stop nowhere else
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Darren_w
May 9, 2024
Don’t get stranded! - Absolutely terrible!! We waited at a bus stop for over 40 minutes when they said it was 30 minute intervals and then had to run to make it to our cruise ship in time. He never even responded in the chat when I tried to contact them. They will take your money $134 and leave you stranded!!!
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Eva_m
May 1, 2024
It would have been easier... - It would have been easier to get the ticket for buses/tram etc.. It was not a hop on hop off bus -- driver just showed the locations, did not allow to get off Talked over the audio
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Gerilyn_a
Apr 27, 2024
Waste of time & money - We have enjoyed the Hop On-Hop Off tours in many other European cities. This was, by far, the worst one we’ve been on. We hopped off at the stop for the National Museum, only to find out that it is CLOSED until 2027! You would think the tour operators would have mentioned this! Headphones worked sporadically. It seemed very few buses were working as we had to wait for almost 30 minutes at another stop. Save your money and time and skip this.
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Jason_r
Apr 2, 2024
Could do better - Local who could not communicate well in English talked over the recording many times. Needs more of a focus on the history and culture of an area as we travel the route. Many landmarks were driven by with no commentary
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Trey_k
Jan 6, 2024
Do not purchase - Despite selling tickets, this tour does not operate in January, which I did not find out until the day of.
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