Helsinki Tours & Trip Packages

Helsinki Tours & Trips

77 Helsinki trips. Tours from 34 tour companies. 345 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Russian Glories, Baltic Treasures 2022
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4.2/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Helsinki, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vilnius

Highlights

  • Discover the 'Old World'... from Baltic cities to St. Petersburg and Moscow
  • where architectural gems from the Middle Ages intertwine with age old customs
  • ingrained in local towns
  • cities and villages…Explore Helsinki
  • Finland; Riga
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour. 

5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for. 

Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Cultural Cities of Northern Europe
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn

Highlights

  • Get captivated by a plethora of world-famous wonders in St. Petersburg
  • Enjoy seeing world’s busiest artificial waterway
  • Discover the many highlights of the delightful Danish capital
  • Enjoy a relaxing glide along the scenic Kiel Canal

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"everything is perfect from start to finish just back from Baltic cruise on Braemar , it was amazing."

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Simply Helsinki
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4.7/5 Excellent
44 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Helsinki

Highlights

  • Explore Helsinki, Begin at the Lutheran Cathedral in Senate Square, Market Square
  • Stroll over to see Finlandia Hall, Alvaro Aalto’s architectural masterpiece
  • See famous fish market known as the Kauppatori for a glimpse of local life
  • Visit Porvoo, a charming little town with well-preserved wooden houses

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Our trip was seamless in every sense of the word. Thanks for listening and understanding how we like to travel. It was perfect! Hotel recommendations were wonderful and ideally located; our guides were knowledgeable and fun to spend time with; and suggestions for restaurants, concerts and other activities were spot on! Importantly, not only did we enjoy but we are now curious to spend more time in this part of Europe."

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Ultimate Finnish Lapland
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4.7/5 Excellent
44 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Helsinki

Highlights

  • Explore Helsinki
  • Experience some optional excursions like, Cross country skiing or snow shoes, Horseback riding
  • Visit to a reindeer farm
  • Visit Arctic Finland which is home to some of the best winter activities in the region

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our trip was seamless in every sense of the word. Thanks for listening and understanding how we like to travel. It was perfect! Hotel recommendations were wonderful and ideally located; our guides were knowledgeable and fun to spend time with; and suggestions for restaurants, concerts and other activities were spot on! Importantly, not only did we enjoy but we are now curious to spend more time in this part of Europe."

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Baltics, Finland and Russia in 16 days
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5/5 Excellent
12 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Helsinki, Riga, St. Petersburg

Highlights

  • Tick 5 countries in one trip
  • Travel the cities that are full of contrast (Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Moscow)
  • Taste the local flavors blended in contemporary cuisine in the restaurants
  • Load yourself with nature experience in Lahema and Gauja National Parks

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Best experience in Vilnius with professional tourguide! It was more like visiting local friend, she enjoyed taking a walk with us, telling lots of legends about famous citizens, colourful life of capital. We get to know history of Vilnius and Lithuania. Basically it's best option for travellers, if they want to see famous places, but also prefer interesting stories. It's not only facts, and aside of main attractions You get to see lots of not so famous, kind of secret places of Vilnius. Highly recommend it!"

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Arctic Voyage to the North Pole
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By ElderTreks
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4.4/5 Great
14 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Witness the frozen sea and immense polar landscapes from the air on board a helicopter
  • Stand at the top of the world the Geographic North Pole
  • All meals on board included

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Our family booked a tour Nov 2018 and paid the balance in full Jan 2020. Mar 2020 rec'd an email saying that the tour is cancelled-COVID. ONLY choice is a 50% refund or 100% credit towards a NEW booking until Oct 31/2022. Credit can NOT be put towards our already booked tour in Jan 2021. VERY unhappy and unsatisfied traveller."

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Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle with Coastal Cruise
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Bergen, Helsinki, Scandinavia, Trondheim

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Helsinki, Scandinavia

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Helsinki Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
345  Reviews
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Camilla

Aug 2016

Provided byG Adventures

It was a fascinating tour and our guide provided amazing insight into each country we visited

It was a fascinating tour and our guide provided amazing insight into each country we visited.

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Jessica

Aug 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Amazing tour guide who couldn't have done more for our group of travellers

Amazing tour guide who couldn't have done more for our group of travellers. A fabulous and organised way to travel with an amazing bunch of people. Very informative ...

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Joan

Aug 2016

Provided byG Adventures

One of my best group travel experiences ever

One of my best group travel experiences ever.

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Lachlan

Aug 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Holey Dooley I Loved it

Holey Dooley I Loved it. The baltics have their own special attraction and i think people will either love it or unfortunately hate it for want of a slightly less ha...

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Mariana

Aug 2016

Provided byG Adventures

IT is a good tour overall

IT is a good tour overall

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Helsinki Tour Selection Trips

  • Consider a Helsinki tour company with multilingual guides - usually tours in Finland are given in both English and Finnish, but often private tour companies can also accommodate speakers of Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, French, Italian and more.
  • If sustainable tourism is dear to your heart, consider asking about your Helsinki tour company’s commitment to treading lightly on the region you’re visiting. Typically this means your tour will showcase Helsinki using public transportation, walking and biking.
  • Consider the time of year of your Helsinki vacation. In May, June and September, the temperatures are warmer and the days longer. Peak months (the busiest) are July and August.
  • Helsinki food tours are taking off as the city makes it mark on the world’s culinary stage. Ask your Helsinki tour guide for recommendations and advance reservations at their favorite eateries.

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Weather in Helsinki

Similar to other areas of Finland, the weather in Helsinki can be fickle. Depending on how much of your Finland tour you would like to spend indoors or outside in nature, consider these average temperatures when making plans.

For most of the year, temperatures feel relatively cool, with the warmest temperatures in July, August and then June. In late July, you can expect highs around 75 degrees F and lows of 60 degrees F.

Getting Around Helsinki

While your Helsinki tour operator will likely have the insider connections on the best way to get around the Finnish capital, here’s a quick look at the city’s great public transportation options:

The Ring Rail Line runs every 10 minutes during the day between the airport and city center, about a half-hour ride. A taxi from the Helsinki airport into the city will cost about EUR 50. Another option is the FinnAir bus - complete with WiFi.

Helsinki travelers may purchase a standard ticket from Helsinki Region Transport, which can be used for trams, buses, metro, local trains and the Suomenlinna ferry. Go one step further and purchase a Helsinki Card, perfect for one-, three- and five-day Helsinki tours.

Hop on a leisurely green-and-yellow tram to move about Helsinki on your tour - tickets are EUR 2.50 each.

The Helsinki metro system provides service from Ruoholahti to Mellunmäki and Vuosaari.

Three main Helsinki train lines departs throughout the day from the Helsinki central railway station.

If you prefer to get around by taxi, you’re in luck - the taxis in Finland are luxurious automobiles. Now’s your chance to arrive at your Helsinki destination in style - typically in a comfortable Mercedes or something similar. Be forewarned, however, that Helsinki taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers off the street. Look for the taxi signs at designated pick-up spots.

Get around on your Helsinki tour by your own pedal power. There are excellent bike routes throughout the Finnish capital and bikes are easily rented at several locations throughout the city. There is also a shared-use bicycle program.

How Many Days Should I Plan for a Helsinki Tour?

Most Helsinki tours - on their own- are two or three days, giving one ample time to hit the city’s highlights and get a feel for its character. We recommend adding a Tallinn day trip to your Helsinki visit - it’s a two-hour ferry ride away and well worth the additional time.

What Languages Are Spoken in Helsinki?

You will hear Finnish and Swedish spoken throughout your Helsinki vacation - 12.2% of the population also speaks a second language. Most residents are fluent in English.

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