Discover Helsinki’s history, iconic landmarks, and serene nature on a private car tour. Walk through the old city and explore Seurasaari island.
Discover Helsinki’s history, iconic landmarks, and serene nature on a private car tour. Walk through the old city and explore Seurasaari island.
- Senate Square - The heart of Helsinki. It is a second one, but at the tour we will tell you why.
- Helsinki Cathedral - The main Lutheran church of Finland, opened in 1852. Let’s enter and see the magnificent organ and plain walls - the trait of modesty so common in Finnish character.
- Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) - Russian…
- Senate Square - The heart of Helsinki. It is a second one, but at the tour we will tell you why.
- Helsinki Cathedral - The main Lutheran church of Finland, opened in 1852. Let’s enter and see the magnificent organ and plain walls - the trait of modesty so common in Finnish character.
- Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) - Russian church from 1868
- Old Market Hall - 1889 - Russian time, Swedish design.
- The Esplanadi Park - The central park dividing city: luxurious shops, welcoming shade, best cafes around.
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg Statue - The most prominent Finnish Latin and Acnient Greek Professor who became the first national poet. Monument is made by his son.
- Fazer Rooster - Let’s sneak peak into Fazer cafe from 1891. We love our local products.
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Sibelius Monument - A park, a monument to composer, just at the sea. It is a beautiful place to admire and walk around. Don’t forget to shout in the steel pipe commemorating Sibelius.
Nearby is a special cafe Regatta - a perfect spot from coffee and a cinnamon bun or karelian pie with egg and butter. Or even better… grill your sausage on an open fire. Try Finnish food! :) - Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum - The best part of the tour - an island with old wooden houses brought from whole Finland to Helsinki! We walk on the island, admire the variety of styles, see boats, mills, a church, a belfry and much more! This is a piece of village in the city that will melt your heart and show what real Finland is like. Island is always open, however museum opening hours vary and price of 12 euros is NOT INCLUDED in the tour.
- Central Library Oodi - Central Library - the heart of modern Helsinki. Books are few, but the rest will inspire you
- Aleksis Kiven patsas - Unrecognized and unappreciated during his lifetime, but so admired now - Aleksis Kivi, the first national poet to write in Finnish
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Seurasaari island: free entrance
- Snacks
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Seurasaari island: free entrance
- Snacks
- Parking fees
- Seurasaari museum: 13 euros per adult
- Helsinki Cathedral: 8 euros per adult
- Rock Church: 8 euros per adult
- Seurasaari museum: 13 euros per adult
- Helsinki Cathedral: 8 euros per adult
- Rock Church: 8 euros per adult
Explore Helsinki’s main historical landmarks, the Sibelius Monument, and the Seurasaari open-air museum. Experience the charm of the old city, wooden houses on an island, and a serene forest all in one tour!
Our tour is a delightful mix of walking and driving. We start by exploring the historical center of Helsinki, which is small and cozy, on foot. We…
Explore Helsinki’s main historical landmarks, the Sibelius Monument, and the Seurasaari open-air museum. Experience the charm of the old city, wooden houses on an island, and a serene forest all in one tour!
Our tour is a delightful mix of walking and driving. We start by exploring the historical center of Helsinki, which is small and cozy, on foot. We drive through Helsinki’s scenic routes, including the Eira district with its charming streets and sea views, and Sibelius Park by the sea.
At Seurasaari enchanting island you can see what Finland is really like: wooden houses, an old church, boats, the sea, friendly squirrels begging for nuts. Immerse yourself in the Finnish forest and listen to the sounds of nature. Entrance to the island is FREE through the whole year! The museum operates from 15.05 to 15.09.
- Driving between locations - 1.5 h
- Car: Nissan Qashqai. Please provide us with any important details to best accommodate you
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.