Hop on Hop off 24h & Beautiful Canal Route

special offer banner Helsinki Boat and Bus Tour (Senate Square, Kiasma, Lasipalatsi)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Discover Helsinki's must-see sights and stunning archipelago of 315 islands on a hop-on hop-off Canal Route Tour
  • Explore at your own pace, visiting top sights like the Sibelius monument, Rock Church, and more
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
  • See the 16th-century Korkeasaari Island park, home to the Helsinki Zoo Korkeasaari Island
  • Stay informed and entertained with multi-language narration available in 10 languages
Price: $80.00   Sale Price: $65.00   Save: $15.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 1 Day
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Numerous bus stops throughout Helsinki.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress
Restrictions This tour can accommodate folding wheelchairs with advanced notice. Steps are required to access the sun deck of the boat, and the top deck of the bus. Children ages 5 and younger may attend the tour free of charge.

Hop on Hop off 24h & Beautiful Canal Route

During this enjoyable Helsinki Boat and Bus Tour, you will pass most of Helsinki's must-see sights, and admire its beautiful archipelago of 315 islands and picturesque buildings.

Enjoy Helsinki at your own pace on a popular hop-on hop-off tour. The bus route covers all of the highlights, allowing you to hop on and off as much as you like. The tour takes you to the top sights of Helsinki, such as the Sibelius monument and the Rock Church. To make your ride comfortable, we have free Wi-Fi on the buses, fun and friendly staff, and experienced drivers. In case of bad weather, the buses have a roof that can be quickly installed to protect you from rain.

Please Note: The bus route takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to make a circuit, and buses run every 30 minutes. Narration is offered in Swedish, English, Finnish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese, and Korean, and is listened to through individual headphones. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket.

On your Helsinki canal cruise, you will get to see the most beautiful shorelines in Helsinki and motor past many fabulous sights, including the historic Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates from 1748. You will view Korkeasaari Island, which has been a recreational park since 1569, and is now home to the Helsinki Zoo.

Along the way, you will also see the impressive fleet of icebreakers and travel along the scenic Degero Canal. Refreshments, drinks, beer, sparkling wine, coffee and pastries are available for purchase at the cafe on board. During the cruise, you will be able to listen to Helsinki's fascinating history and learn about its most important sites. Narration is pre-recorded in English, German, Russian and Finnish. Written information is available in Swedish, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

The bus route includes the following stops:

  • Senate Square / Helsinki City Museum
  • Old Market Hall
  • Olympia Terminal (Silja Line) / Mannerheim Museum
  • Cafe Ursula/ Kaivopuisto Park
  • Compass Square
  • Eira
  • Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHD
  • Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHB & LHC
  • Loyly
  • Flea Market / Bulevardi / Sinebrychoff Art Museum
  • Swedish Theatre / Design Museum / Museum of Finnish Architecture
  • Market Square / Sightseeing Cruises
  • Sokos / Amos Rex / Kiasma / National Museum / Parliament House / Helsinki Music Center / Oodi / Central Railway Station / Ateneum
  • Temppeliaukio CHhurch (Rock Church) / Ham Helsinki Art Museum / Finnish Museum of Natural History
  • Sibelius Monument
  • Olympic Stadium / Tahto
  • Linnanmaki Amusement Park / Sea Life
  • Linnunlaulu / Helsinki City Theatre
  • Hakaniemi Market Square and Market Hall / Kallio

To see a map of the meeting location, please CLICK HERE.