Deluxe Helsinki Shore Excursion from Cruise Ship Port
Overview
Discover Finland’s capital city with a tour designed for cruise passengers, including pick-up from Helsinki Port and a return to your ship in time for departure. This city highlights tour covers the most important landmarks, offering a mix of history, architecture, and local culture.
Visit key sights such as the Sibelius Monument and Park, dedicated to Finland’s most famous composer. Drive through the city and see landmarks like the Presidential Palace, Opera House, and Esplanadi Street, known for its shops, cafés, and lively atmosphere. Along the way, take in Helsinki’s unique blend of modern design and historic buildings as your guide shares insights about the city.
You’ll also have free time to explore on your own, whether you want to browse local markets, shop for souvenirs, or stop for a coffee.
At the end of your visit we will return you to your cruise ship in time for its departure. You can also choose to stay longer in the city and take a taxi back to the port.
What's Included
- Free time for a quick lunch or souvenir shopping
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
- Restroom stops during the tour
- Pick up and drop off at cruise ship port of Helsinki
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Meeting Location
Hernesaari
00150 Helsinki, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Port of Helsinki
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sibelius Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament of Finland (pass by)
Central Library Oodi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Helsinki Central Railway Station (pass by)
Uspenski Cathedral (pass by)
Presidential Palace (pass by)
Senate Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Havis Amanda
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Port of Helsinki
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Free time for a quick lunch or souvenir shopping.
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation.
- Restroom stops during the tour.
- Pick up and drop off at cruise ship port of Helsinki.
- Guaranteed return to ship on time.
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours.
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour).
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Deluxe Helsinki Shore Excursion from Cruise Ship Port is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free time for a quick lunch or souvenir shopping
- Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
- Restroom stops during the tour
- Pick up and drop off at cruise ship port of Helsinki
- Guaranteed return to ship on time
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
- Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
