Top Helsinki Rail Tours

Admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal, and hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Explore the highlights of Helsinki at your own pace by opting for a Helsinki 24h Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket. You won’t be tied into a long itinerary, and can instead explore the city independently, only visiting places that interest you. Choose from 22 different stops, including Senate Square, Rock Church, Parliament, and the Market Square. You’ll be able to hop on and off as many times as you like over 24 hours, and conveniently, audio commentary is available on board.

This is a luxurious alternative to crowded group tours that helps you save time and get a more personalized service. Set off in a private vehicle with a driver to take you on a route that helps you understand more about the history of Finland. See a shortlist of key Helsinki landmarks—such as Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelius Park—then, visit the picturesque medieval Old Town of Porvoo.

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and Great Courtyard.

The trip to Porvoo takes approximately 40 minutes, on the way we will tell you about the history of Finland and also the cultural aspects of the Finnish nation. Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland. The town is famed for its "Old Town", a dense medieval street pattern with wooden houses. It is the town of Johan Ludvig Runeberg and Albert Edelfelt. We also will visit the market square, King's hotel, Merchant houses, and Toy store.

Helsinki is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, which can be difficult to explore on your own. Join this small-group tour and explore the Porkkalanniemi reserve for a brief respite from Helsinki’s busy streets. Walk past ancient Nordic burial grounds, along the sea, and through a few diverse habitats in just a few hours.

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience. In a small group, travel by commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio National Park where you embark upon a hike through the hilly landscape, through forest, and past small lakes. Includes Helsinki hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get to know Helsinki’s highlights and history with this 1-hour 45-minute long audio city tour, complete with sound effects to bring the sights to vivid life. Put on your audio headsets, select from 10 languages, and take a personalized tour of the top Helsinki attractions. Explore the oldest districts of the city and see highlights including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral and the Government Palace at Senate Square, the dazzling Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Opera House, Stockmann Department Store, and many more, all while you listen to the engaging audio commentary and effects.

Explore Helsinki in accordance with the city’s eco-friendly values on this guided tour of the Finnish capital. Travel by tram, foot, and ferry as your guide takes you around the city’s landmarks, sharing information about Finland’s history and culture. You’ll visit sites including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Park, Uspenskin Cathedral, and the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to get an essential experience of Helsinki.

Experience a typical Finnish day during this half-day tour that involves a hike through Sipoonkorpi National Park and time in a smoke sauna. Join a small group for a hike through the wilderness and along forested trails. Enjoy a campfire barbecue lunch while overlooking the lake and then head to a smoke sauna to unwind after your adventure.

Explore Helsinki like a local: by taking the tram. Helsinki's trams are a classic and reliable way of getting around the city and this small-group tour shows you how to make the most of it. You'll enjoy an authentic experience as you ride around the city and discover hidden locations that you may not find in typical guide books, such as secret parks, hidden beaches, cozy cafes, and great flea markets. You will also keep your day ticket for public transportation, which is valid for 24 hours.

This combination of a walking tour and a tram tour is a great way to save time, get your bearings of Helsinki, and learn about its top landmarks at the same time. Visit the Olympic Stadium, Senate Square, and Sibelius Park, and have a chance to taste local food at the Old Market Hall. During the tour, enjoy invaluable commentary to expand your knowledge of the city’s history and culture.

Keen to see Helsinki during a layover at Helsinki Airport? If so, this whistlestop tour of Finland’s capital is just the ticket. Meet your guide at the airport and head into the city by train. You will see the top sightseeing locations including Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspensiki, Market Square, Esplanade Park as you discover their history. Select from various departure times and, if your layover is longer than the tour, choose to stay exploring Helsinki before returning independently to the airport.

A layover doesn’t have to mean wasted time at the airport; instead, make every second count by booking this Helsinki layover tour. To save time figuring out public transport, a guide meets you at the airport and accompanies you by train to the city center. Then, enjoy a walking tour to see the city’s best bits, such as the Old Market Hall, Esplanadi Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Senate Square.

Spend a day exploring the Finnish capital on a day trip from Tallinn, Estonia. Board a ferry and sail to Helsinki for a sightseeing tour of the city by tram and by walking. See the major landmarks like the Sibelius Monument, the famous churches, and the Old Market Hall. After your tour, enjoy free time to explore the city before boarding your ferry back to Estonia.

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 & Tallinn! 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, you will have a daytour to Tallinn by ferry! You will have a guided tour with some own free time in this medieval town. In the evening, you will return to Helsinki by ferry. HSL Public Transportation 4-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

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 for a sightseeing tour. You will visit the most highlight spots in Helsinki with a guided tour by tram. Your guide will share with you the history, stories, and more facts about the city as well as the country during the sightseeing. On the second day, you will have your own free time to explore this city at a slow pace to fully enjoy this relaxing stay before leaving. HSL Public Transportation 2-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

This 2-day tour-only package is a great way to see Helsinki and its nearby surroundings without leaving a carbon footprint. Your first day is a sightseeing tour that covers highlights like the Helsinki Cathedral, Sibelius Park, Old Market Hall, and the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Fortress. The next day, take the inter-city bus to the medieval town of Porvoo for a guided tour of the old town and free time.

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!

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 and begin this tour! This comfort package of the Helsinki Combo tour takes you not only to the popular sightseeing spots but also the cultural & historical & art corners of the city. You will enjoy a guided highlight tour by tram, a walking tour to the Helsinki Design District, and take a round-trip ferry to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some free time only for you is reserved on the third day, you can plan your own adventure to explore the city. HSL Public Transportation 3-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

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 3-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 family day with your loved ones. This day begins in a relaxing way on your own pace. You will use your welcome gift - HSL card to the destination. On your way there, you may stop at any place where you would like to explore a bit more, and then jump onto the tram and keep going. 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!

Discover the Finnish DNA on this weeklong rail journey celebrating summer in Finland, the happiest country in the World! Enjoy exploring the highlights of Southern Finland the way locals enjoy it: Design, Food, Sauna, Lakes, Hikes, the Archipelago, and Nokia! This sustainable and curated, fully-guided small group experience has 12 travelers at most: blend in and make new friends! The offbeat rail-centric itinerary offers cultural gems along the way: markets, local cuisine, home-hosted meals, and impromptu tastings. A mix of local hotels with Nordic design touches will inspire you to redesign your quarters, and we'll also take care of your carbon footprint: your participation will plant trees in the area!