Enjoy a Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Bus Tour

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See the best sights in Helsinki sights aboard the Panorama Sightseeing Bus Tour

Discover the best of Helsinki on a Panorama Sightseeing Bus tour of the city. Showcasing Helsinki's key attractions, providing a good overview of the city's past and present, this audio-guided bus tour of Helsinki is the perfect way to see Helsinki, all from the comfort of your seat.

Pass through the beautiful historical centre, discover its neo-classical buildings, see the iconic Uspenski Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Rock Church, City Hall, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House, among many other top Helsinki attractions.

The tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and you can enjoy a guided commentary along the way, in 10 languages - Finnish, English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.

The tour stops at the Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), or if the church is closed, the tour will stop at the Sibelius Monument. With Helsinki Card you get free entrance to Temppeliaukio Church (normal entry price is €3/adult).

Please note: You’ll get the free Panorama Sightseeing ticket by showing your Helsinki Card at the departure point at Esplanade Park. Please arrive at the departure point 15 minutes before departure time. The number of seats is limited. These free tickets cannot be booked in advance on online shop or by email.

Highlights:

Sibelius Monument
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
City Hall
Parliament Houses
Helsinki Historic Centre
Neo-classical and Art Nouveau architecture
Finlandia Hall
Opera House

Did you know:

Helsinki was originally a trading town, founded by King Gustav I of Sweden in 1550
Helsinki became the capital of Finland in the year 1812, when Czar Alexander I of Russia replaced it with Turku in order to reduce Swedish impact
Alvar Aalto was the architect behind some of the most impressive buildings in the city, including Finlandia Hall

Things to see:

Helsinki has a fascinating history from its founding under Swedish rule, then passing through the Russian and finally into Finnish, so it's no surprise you can see influences of the different styles and eras through the architecture in the historic centre from neo-classical in the 18th century - many of the buildings are compared to those in St. Petersburg, old Leningrad and Moscow - to Art Nouveau in the 1900s, inspired by Kalevala, and Classicism of the 1920a.

Wander through the cobbled streets of Market Square and Senate Square in the Tori Quarter, or relax along Töölö Bay, where you'll find the Opera House. Marvel at the impressive Parliament buildings and the contrast in style between that and Finlandia Hall, proving Helsinki to be a beautiful blend of history through the ages.

A bus tour is the best way to get a feel for this cosy but cosmopolitan city, so enjoy the multiple attractions and landmarks along the route and get acquainted with Helsinki the easy way.