The capital city of Finland, Helsinki is famous for its cultural and architectural gems. The city is known for top-notch techno parties and vibrant nightlife. One of the coldest Nordic cities, Helsinki is awarded the honour of the World Design Capital. The city has the cleanest water, so you can directly consume tap water as well. The confluence of Baltic, Russian and Swedish cultures can be seen in its architecture and monuments.
With the City Sightseeing Helsinki hop-on hop-off bus tour, you can cover the main attractions of the city including Sibelius monument, Helsinki Cathedral, Rock Church, Senate Square, Swedish Theatre, Olympic Stadium, National Museum, Ateneum Art Museum, Market Square, and so on. The narrated bus tours will offer you insider scoops of the city and a peek into local culture as well as customs. Make sure to check out the best saunas in the city or book a hotel with a built-in one. Also, do check out the Temppeliaukio Church which is formed inside a rock.
May to September is the best time to visit Helsinki and explore its hidden gems while enjoying the balmy weather. If you are lucky, you can even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in the months of April, May and August.
Three days are enough to explore Helsinki. The Scandinavian city is known for its natural beauty, architecture, art and culture. You can cover the majority of the city and tick the key attractions off your bucket list in 3 days.
That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that hop-on hop-off bus tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Helsinki, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.
There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.