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Helsinki Walking Join-in Shore Excursion

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A great walking exploration of Helsinki for those who want to feel how vibrant this city is. Walk the streets of the Finnish capital, visit the Market square, experience nordic hospitality and find unique gifts to take home!
Duration
3 hrs
Activity Level
Easy
Tour category
Join-in Tours
Language
English
FROM
$70.0
PER
PERSON
Per group
Helsinki Cathedral
20 min
About

Helsinki Cathedral is a gorgeous white Lutheran church also called the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It's the main church of the town. The church was opened in 1852 and dedicated to the name saint of Russian emperor Nicholas 1st, as Finland was the province of Russia at that time.

Uspenski Cathedral
20 min
About

Located on a hill above the Helsinki harbor, red brick Uspensky cathedral can be seen from far away. It's the largest Orthodox Church of Northern Europe. The style of the cathedral is a tribute to the Russian Revival period when the best of the old times architectural ideas were used to create the magnificent constructions. The church is worth going inside to see the impressive iconostases.

Market Square
20 min
About
Market square in the center of Helsinki is the most exciting place of the city. It’s located on the seashore next to the ferry. You can find everything there. All sorts of season fruit and berries, mushrooms, smoked fish, flowers, souvenirs, traditional clothing, furs, leather, name it. One can spend hours digging through the carved bone statuettes or enjoying the beer with fresh grilled salmon.
Mannerheimintie
20 min
About

Mannerheimintie is the main street of Helsinki, as well as the longest street of the city. It follows the path of the old road to Tampere>, Finland's old capital. Mannerheimintie begins at the Esplanada street and goes all the way north to the city limits.

Rock Church
20 min
About

Temppeliaukion Church is often called the church in the rock. Finland blends the natural landscape of the region to create the beautiful urban environment and this is the best example of it. The church is built into the huge granite rock. It’s simple but very elegant with granite walls and glass ceiling. Services daily.

Central Train Station
20 min
About

The Central Train Station of Helsinki is a large impressive building, decorated with the massive statues on the both sides of the doors. It was named one of the world's most beautiful railway stations by BBC in 2013.

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Day plan
09:50 - 10:00
Meet your guide outside the main port gate.
10:00 - 10:15
Transfer to the city center by a tram. You will get a 24-hour ticket. Tram is often recommended as a mean of sightseeing.
10:15 - 12:15
Start the walking tour of the downtown of Helsinki. Together with the guide, you will see famous Senate Square with the Monument to Russian Emperor Alexander I, Helsinki Cathedral and Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral. You will walk around Market Square and Old Harbor and see the famous Fish Market. On this Walking tour, you will stroll along beautiful Esplanadi and Mannerheim streets up to Central Train Station and the monument to the prominent ruler of Finland - marshal Gustav Mannerheim.
12:15 - 12:45
Our guide then will take you to see the Rock Church (upon availability, might be closed due to religious and private events). This is a unique highlight in Helsinki and is considered to be one of Europe’s most interesting churches. Being carved out of solid rock, it has a copper dome installed. The church's interior is bathed in natural light which enters here through the dome. The church is used frequently as a concert venue due to its excellent acoustics, which is ensured by the rocky surfaces.
12:45 - 13:00
The tour concludes in the city center. After the end of the guided walking tour, you will have free time to continue exploring Helsinki on your own, to have lunch or do some shopping. Please note that the passengers are responsible for their transfer back to the cruise ship. The Port is 15-minutes walking distance away. You may also use the same tram as at the beginning of the tour.
Attention! The specified tour start time is the earliest available or an example! Usually, all tours start 30 minutes after your ship docks. Your tour start time will be adjusted accordingly after you book. If you have questions, please talk to our Shore Excursion Specialist to find out the exact tour start time for your ship.
Included in tour
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide (3 hrs)
  • Guided walking tour of city centre
  • Entrance fee to Rock Church (*upon availability, might be closed due to religious and private event)
  • 24-hour tram ticket
not Included in tour
  • Transport / transfers
  • Meals / snacks
  • Drinks / coffee break
  • Any other admissions / donations
  • Tips / Gratuity
Important info

Due to the join-in group nature of this tour, it is NOT Suitable for :

  • Families with little kids: If your child is disturbing other tour participants, you will be kindly asked to leave the tour.
  • Persons using a wheelchair / scooter

IMPORTANT: NO refunds for late passengers or for those who don't read their Helsinki Meeting Instructions and have been waiting at the wrong location.

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