Market Square, Helsinki

See the Helsinki tourist attractions that interest you most and avoid wasting time on an organized tour with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the stops of the itinerary. You could choose to admire the unique rock architecture of the Temppeliaukio Church, visit the Parliament House, admire the neoclassical architecture in Senate Square or search for a bargain in Market Square. Enjoy an onboard audio commentary available in 10 languages and avail of excellent views from the top deck of your double-decker bus. Don't worry if the weather isn't great as the bottom deck is completely protected from the elements.

Frs Finland brings you to the fortress island of Suomenlinna which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the number 1 must see tourist attraction of Finland with its historical sea fortress and lovely museums and restaurants. Vessels leave from Helsinki Market Square, next to the Korkeasaari zoo ferry. Watch out for our Frs Finland-signs and choose the priority queue. Please note: there is only one queue available at the islands. Many flexible departures per day and snacks and drinks available for purchase onboard. Enjoy a cup of coffee or cold beer on our sun deck and let yourself be pampered by our friendly staff. The duration of the ferry ride is about 20-25 minutes and there are several departures per hour. Exact schedule available at https://www.frs-finland.fi/suomenlinna-lonna/ - Maximum departure frequency from the Market Square and the island: 30 minutes. In addition the restaurant island of Lonna can be visited with the same ferry. Our waterbus has a cafe, WC, indoor and outdoor spaces onboard. FRS Finland is dedicated to sustainability standards. We are certified with Eco Compass and we own Sustainable Travel Finland label.

Admire the main attractions of Finland's crown jewel on the Historical Helsinki route. Don't miss a beat as your boat weaves through the waterways of the Helsinki archipelago. Bask in the natural beauty, amazing architecture, and clean air of this Scandinavian gem. Depart from one of Helsinki's most famous sights, Market Square, and head out to sea. See famous Unesco World Heritage Sites such as the Fortress of Suomenlinna, as well as the Finnish ice breakers and Korkeasaari Zoo. Listen as your guide tells you stories about many of the most sought-after areas of the city. Enjoy both natural and man-made phenomena during this maritime experience. Enjoy views of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Helsinki, including Eira, Katajanokka, and Kruununhaka. Listen to historical tales of local lore from your guide about all the various hot spots, before the journey ends where it began, at Market Square.

Blending nature, historical sights, and Finnish fare, the sightseeing cruise journeys through Helsinki’s extensive archipelago of islands. The boat ventures past UNESCO’s fortress Suomenlinna while you cruise along the waterways and taste local dishes. After departing from Market Square in the city center, the cruise will head towards Helsinki’s historical parts and continue along the capital’s shore to neighboring islands. The voyage will let you contrast the urban landscape with the wilderness of more than 300 islands and 130km of shoreline. This cruise is a chance to go beyond the city center and discover the intricate archipelago of islands and nature reserves. A snippet into the Finnish seaside lifestyle, the island neighborhoods boast summer cottages, groves, boulders, and tiny coves that can be seen along the shore. The tour will then make its way to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous sea fortress of islands bursting with nature and history. Refreshing drinks are available during the tour from the bar. Sundeck seats included in the ticket are non-covered space outdoors. Finally, take in the unique sights while you sit back and delight in some local delicacies. Book a table in advance, table booking is subject to availability.

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. Hop-On Hop-Off 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 9. Löyly 10. Flea Market/ Bulevardi/ Sinebrychoff Art Museum 11. Swedish Theatre / Design Museum / Museum of Finnish Architecture 12. Market Square / Sightseeing Cruises 13. Sokos / Kiasma / Helsinki Music Centre / Amos Rex / Central Railway Station 14. Temppeliaukio Church / Ham Helsinki Art Museum / Finnish Museum of Natural History 15. Sibelius Monument 16. Olympic Stadium / Tahto   17. Linnanmaki Amusement Park / Sea Life Helsinki 18. Linnunlaulu / Helsinki City Theatre 19. Hakaniemi Market Square and Market Hall

Discover the charm and beauty of Finland’s capital with a native English local guide who will take you around Helsinki’s most iconic historical attractions. Begin your journey at the House of the Estates Säätytalo building, where you can marvel at the stunning neoclassical architecture and the iconic Helsinki Cathedral in Senate Square. Head inside the University of Helsinki to uncover the uniqueness of the Finnish education system, renowned as one of the best in the world. Next, we will walk to experience Finland’s symbols of power: the Presidential Palace, the Supreme Court, and Helsinki City Hall. Experience the wonders of the outdoor Helsinki Market Square and the Old Market Hall, where you can indulge in cultural crafts, clothing, and other delights. We will then traverse to Esplanadi Park, where you will encounter beautiful nature, musical performances, and the rich history that characterize this beloved green space. Our journey continues to the Helsinki Central Railway Station, where you will observe the daily operations of how Finnish people travel throughout the country. From there, we tour Citizen’s Square to see the Parliament Building and the culturally significant Helsinki Music Centre. We will end the tour at the Oodi Library, a contemporary architectural marvel and cultural hub that serves everyone in everyday life. Come join us on this once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing tour that will create memories to last a lifetime! <3

The construction works of one of the biggest Nordic fortresses, Suomenlinna, began in 1748. The best way to learn the fascinating story behind Unesco's World Heritage Site, the Suomenlinna fortress, is to join a guided tour. During this public one-hour guided walking tour, an authorized Suomenlinna guide will tell you about the 270 years of the eventful history of Suomenlinna under the rule of three different states and about life on the islands today. The guide will take you to the most important sights of the fortress: Artillery Bay, Great Courtyard, Piper's Park, and the Dry Dock, which in its day was among the largest in the world. A ticket for the guided tour includes free admission to the Ehrensvärd Museum during its opening hours (the museum is open only from April through September). You may visit the museum before or after the tour according to your schedule. The tours start from the Suomenlinna Museum and last one hour. It takes only 15 minutes to get to Suomenlinna from Market Square (Helsinki City Ferry, HSL) and an additional 10 minutes to walk to the Suomenlinna Museum. During May - September, the FRS Finland waterbus takes you to the pier next to the Suomenlinna Museum, and the travel time is 25 minutes.

Embark on a mesmerizing sightseeing cruise from Helsinki Market Square and marvel at the city's archipelago and the iconic Suomenlinna fortress from the tranquil expanse of the sea. Choose to explore Suomenlinna's rich history on foot or hop over to the charming island of Lonna for its renowned restaurants, the cruise's flexible schedule ensures your journey is tailored to suit your preferences. Hop off onto the islands and return with your boat using your same ticket, or stay on the ferry to enjoy round boat cruise. With departures on average every 30 minutes, enjoy the freedom to plan your return at your leisure, making it convenient to fully experience both Suomenlinna and Lonna in a single excursion. Embark on this memorable journey where sightseeing meets relaxation, offering an ideal way to discover Helsinki’s maritime gems.

Combine 2 beautiful sightseeing experiences and see the best of Helsinki by land and water. Board a canal boat to journey along the charming waterways of Helsinki and pass sights such as the Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island and Degerö Canal. Along the way, learn the city's fascinating history from the recorded commentary played over loudspeakers in Finnish, English, Swedish, and German. Written information is also available in Swedish, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Estonian, Japanese and Chinese.  In addition, discover the top sights of Helsinki on land as you board the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and travel past attractions such as the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church, known as the "Church in the Rock" as it is built directly into solid rock. Benefit from 19 stops along the carefully planned route, including Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and Market Square, the departure point for the Beautiful Canal Cruise and the site of the SkyWheel Helsinki. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours. Listen to the audio commentary (available in 11 different languages) through individual, single-use headsets. Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi to post your adventures on social media as you travel. In the event of bad weather, the roof of the bus can be quickly installed to protect you from the rain.

Join our CITTY tour to experience the best of both worlds: sightseeing and food. Explore Helsinki with stops at key sites like Senate Square and the Cathedral, the unique Art Nouveau architecture in Katajanokka, and the Allas Sea Pool, an urban oasis. After our guide will lead us into the heart of Helsinki’s culinary scene at the Old Market Hall to sample local specialties: chees, seafood, and pastry. We’ll wrap up with Esplanadi Park, making this a perfect blend of history and flavor! INCLUDED in the tour: - Key CITY sights: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Presidential Palace, Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Old Market Hall, Esplanadi Park - FOOD tasting: local fish and smoked Reindeer meat, traditional rye bread, local pastry, Caviar delicacies, Blue Chocolate, non-alcoholic drink FOOD TASTINGS are subject to change based on availability and season. Please inform us about any allergies in advance. LUNCH is not provided on this tour. PRIVATE TOURS ONLY: Feel free to request a flexible starting time.