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5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn
5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn
5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn
5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn
5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn

5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn

By Helsinki Tour
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Free cancellation available
Price is €1,076 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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 5-day tour in Helsinki, Suomenlinna, Porvoo, & 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 by ferry in the afternoon.

On the third day, you will have a guided tour to the medieval Porvoo by inter-city bus.

On the fourth day, you will have a daytour to Tallinn by ferry! You will have a guided tour with some own free time in this old town. In the evening, you will return to Helsinki by ferry.

On the last day, you will have some own free time to explore Helsinki city a bit more before the departure.

HSL Public Transport 5-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!

Activity location

  • Helsinki
    • Helsinki, Finland, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Helsinki
    • Helsinki, Finland, Finland

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5-Day Cultural Capital Tour in Helsinki, Porvoo, and Tallinn in English
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • Opening hours: Tue 09:00-17:00
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€1,075.99 x 2 Adults€2,151.98
Total
Price is €2,151.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn inter-city bus & guided tour in Porvoo
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn ferry & guided tour in Suomenlinna
  • What's includedWhat's included2-hr Helsinki Design District walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included2-hr Helsinki highlight city tour by tram
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in a 3-star hotel in Helsinki city centre for 5 days / 4 nights
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn ferry & guided tour in Tallinn
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny personal expense
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch and dinner

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The schedule may be adjusted according to your arrival / departure time.
  • Sightseeing spots will be arranged according to the seasons and opening hours of each spot.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: 3-hr Helsinki Highlight City Tour by Tram
  • 12 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: You will stay in a 3-star hotel located in Helsinki city for 5 days / 4 nights.
Helsinki
  • 15m
Welcome to Helsinki! You will receive the welcome gift - HSL Public Transport Card, and then, your relaxing stay in Helsinki begins!
Helsinki Central Railway Station
  • 15m
Helsinki Central Station is chosen as one of the most beautiful stations 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.
Senate Square
  • 15m
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.
Helsinki Cathedral
  • 15m
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!
Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
  • 15m
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.
Old Market Hall
  • 20m
Enter this old market hall in Helsinki, taste some local food and pastries, and experience the Nordic daily lives.
Kauppatori
  • 15m
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!
Havis Amanda
  • 5m
Drop by at the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and know more about her from stories told by your guide
The Esplanadi Park
  • 15m
Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki!
Temppeliaukio Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The entrance fee of the Rock Church is included in this tour. Enter this amazing space, hear the storey of its construction, and take some photos!
Sibelius Park
  • 15m
You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
  • 15m
Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020
Day 2: Helsinki Design District Tour & Round-Trip Ferry to Suomenlinna
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: You will stay in a 3-star hotel located in Helsinki city
Design District
  • 3h
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.
Suomenlinnan uimaranta
  • 1h
Have an in-depth guided walking tour on this island in the afternoon of the second day of the tour.
Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko)
  • 15m
During the visit to Suomenlinna, you will drop by the Suomenlinna Church and hear the stories and facts of it from your guide.
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
  • 15m
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.
Day 3: Guided Day Tour to Porvoo by Inter-City Bus
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: You will stay in a 3-star hotel located in Helsinki city
Kamppi Shopping Centre
  • 10m
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.
Porvoo
  • 50m
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.
Porvoo Old Town
  • 1h
You will have a 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.
Porvoo Museum/Holm House
  • 20m
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.
The Devil's Stairs
  • 20m
You will visit the Devil's Stairs in Porvoo and learn about its storey behind.
Cathedral of Porvoo
  • 20m
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.
Day 4: Guided Day Tour to The Medieval Tallinn by Ferry
  • 9 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: You will stay in a 3-star hotel located in Helsinki city
Satama
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
You will go to the harbour by HSL ticket, and from here, take ferry to Tallinn, Estonia. Return ticket fare is included in this tour.
Port of Tallinn
  • 20m
The tour begins at the Tallinn Port, you will meet up with your guide here.
Toompea Castle
  • 20m
Your guide will tell you the storey Toompea Castle during the visit.
Toompea Hill
  • 20m
Go up to the Toompea Hill and take some splendid photos!
Town Hall Pharmacy
  • 20m
This is the oldest pharmacy in Tallinn, you will feel the historic atmosphere in this Town Hall Pharmacy.
Danish King's Garden
  • 20m
You will have some slow walk in the Danish King's Garden, at the same time hear some more stories from your guide.
Tallinna Raekoda
  • 20m
Visit Tallinn Town Hall, you may choose to go inside the Hall on your own admission fee on your own free time after the 3-hr guidance.
Aleksander Nevski Katedraali
  • 20m
The Aleksander Nevski Cathedral is a must-not-miss point in Tallinn Old Town, take a photo in front of it and view it with both eyes and heart!
Viewing Point Kohtuotsa
  • 20m
Here you will enjoy the comprehensive scenery view of the Tallinn Old Town from the top hill!
Day 5: Own Free Day in Helsinki
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Helsinki
  • 3h
On the second day, you may have some own free time before departure. Plan your own route and go for this exclusive adventure on your own!
Central Library Oodi
  • 1h
Oodi Central Library of Helsinki is the "gift" presented to all Helsinki residents to celebrate the 100 year birthday of Finland. It opens for everyone, with various kinds of facilities and activities, you will find the fun points during the visit to Oodi.
Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti)
  • 1h
Töölönlahti is just next to the Helsinki Central Railway Station. The bay shore is one of the local's favourite route. It hosts the Helsinki City Marathon, and the paddle activities during the summer.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
  • 1h
Kaisaniemi Park is located in the middle of the crossing-area of many places, including the Central Railway Station, the University of Helsinki city centre campus, and Töölönlahti. And from this park, you are almost getting to Hakaniemi - just cross the beautiful bridge in between them! Take a slow walk in this park during your own time and breathe fresh air into your lungs!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHelsinki
    • Helsinki, Finland, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHelsinki
    • Helsinki, Finland, Finland

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