Tours & tickets

Ateneum

Explore Helsinki according to your own interests and schedule with a 24 or 48-hour ticket for the open-air, hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. Take a full loop of the route in just 90 minutes to get an orientation of the city, or jump off at any of the stops to explore the attractions that interest you the most. Drive past the Sibelius Monument, and the imposing Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Church). Jump off at the Flea Market or Market Square, and see the buildings built for the 1952 Summer Olympics, including the Olympic Stadium. Your full price ticket entitles you to discounts at participating partners, including cafés, restaurants and shops. Free Wi-Fi is available on-board the bus so you can keep up-to-date with your friends and family back home and make them jealous with social media updates of your experience. In the event of bad weather, the roof of the bus can be swiftly retracted to protect you from the rain. Free rain ponchos are also provided. You can start your tour from any stop along the route. Add on an optional cruise from the Cruise Terminal, and get a different perspective of the city from the water. Bus Stops: 1. Senate Square/ Helsinki City Museum 2. Old Market Hall 3. Olympia Terminal (Silja Line) / Mannerheim Museum 4. Cafe Ursula/ Kaivopuisto Park 5. Compass Square 6. Eira 7. Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHD (stop in use only on certain cruise ship days) 8. Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHB & LHC (stop serviced only on certain cruise days) 9. Löyly 10. Flea Market/ Bulevardi/ Sinebrychoff Art Museum 11. Swedish Theatre / Design Museum / Museum of Finnish Architecture 12. Market Square 13. Kiasma / Helsinki Art Museum / Amos Rex / Central Railway Station 14. Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) 15. Sibelius Monument 16. Olympic Stadium 17. Linnanmaki Amusement Park / Sea Life Helsinki 18. Linnunlaulu / Helsinki City Theatre 19. Hakaniemi Market Square and Market Hall

Welcome to Hop-On Hop-Off Helsinki - a bus sightseeing tour around the city where you hop on and off as much as you like. The ticket is valid for 48-hours by your choice and entitles you to get a discount on top attractions. The tour is guided in 11 different languages through individual, single-used headsets. To make your ride comfortable, have free Wi-Fi available on the buses, fun and friendly staff and experienced drivers. In bad weather, the bus roof can be installed quickly to protect you from rain. Route stops: 1. Senate Square: Senate Square can perhaps remind you that Finland became independent in 1917, immediately after the Russian Revolution, and managed to retain its sovereignty even during the difficult times of World War II. 2. Old Market Hall: The Old Market Hall, located just next to the Market Square. 3. The Olympia Terminal (Silja Line): The Olympia Terminal was built for the Olympic Games in 1952 and is now used by TallinkSilja. 4. Café Ursula / Kaivopuisto Park: A popular spot for a coffee with a splendid sea view. 5. Compass Square. 6. Eira. 7. Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHD: One of Helsinki’s ports. Stop only on certain cruise ship days. 8. Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHB & LHC: One of Helsinki's ports. Stop only on certain cruise ship days. 9. Löyly: restaurant with a seaview terrace and saunas available daily. 10. Hietalahti Market Hall / Bulevardi / Sinebrychoff Art Museum 11. Swedish Theatre / Stockmann: In the heart of Helsinki, opposite Stockmann’s department store and at the end of Esplanade Park. 12. Market Square / Boat tours: Departure point for Helsinki Sightseeing Boat Tours, by the yellow flags. Skuwheel Helsinki, Flytour Helsinki and Allas Sea Pool are located next to the Market Square. 13. Sokos / Amos Rex / Kiasma / Parliament House / Helsinki Music Center / Oodi / Central Railway Station / Ateneum. 14. Temppeliaukio Church in the Rock: This Lutheran church has been blasted out of solid rock and is a popular tourist attraction. 15. Sibelius Monument: Dedicated to the famous composer Jean Sibelius. 16. Töölöntori / National Opera / Olympic Stadium / Tahto 17. Parliament House / Helsinki Music Center / Oodi Library / Finlandia Hall 18. Ateneum / Central Railway Station / National Theatre 19. Kaisaniemi Park / Botanical Garden

Explore the Finnish capital on a guided walking tour of Helsinki. Learn about the city's history and culture as you stroll through the streets of the city center. Meet your guide in the impressive Senate Square which is surrounded by sights like the iconic White Church, the University of Helsinki, and the Government Palace. Begin your adventure in Old Helsinki, where you can uncover Finland's fascinating Russian and Swedish past. Pass through streets that are full of history and charm on your way to the Market Square, the cultural and gastronomic center of Helsinki. At the old Market, take a 20-minute break to try out the local foods, drinks, or check for souvenirs. Continue on Esplanadi boulevard, where you are invited to appreciate its large offering of Finnish design products before reaching the Central Station Square. Enjoy the urban center of the city as you see the Central Station, the Ateneum, and the city's artistic heart, National Theater. Finally, arrive at Citizen's Square, where the new Central Library Oodi, the House of Music, Finlandia Hall, and the Kiasma Museum comprise the most modern face of Finland. Hear about Finland's literature, society, customs, and everyday life in an engaging way as you walk. The cherry on the top will be visiting the magnificent library of the future, Oodi. Feel free to ask about anything and share your own experiences along the way. Get information and recommendations on what to see, eat, experience, and buy while visiting the city.

Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that make this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Helsinki as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Helsinki and looking at the amazing sculptures and its Art Nouveau architecture or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Helsinki. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colourful and multifaceted Helsinki is!