Shore Excursion: Panoramic Helsinki and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Following pickup at your cruise ship within 30 minutes of your arrival, board a comfortable sightseeing bus and head for central Helsinki. First, make a photo stop at the bustling Central Railway Station, which acts as the city's beating heart.  Cruise down Mannerheim Street, the city's main artery, to see Finlandia Hall, the Parliament House, and the Kiasma Museum. Make a stop at the Olympic Stadium, host to the games in 1952.  Continue to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, located on an island outside the city. Learn about the traditional Finnish way of life through a tour of the museum's manors and farmsteads, sourced from all over Finland and transported to the museum. The tour will teach you about life in Finland from the 18th to the 20th centuries.  Back in town, stop at a few other famous landmarks: the Rock Church, Sibelius Park, and Senate Square. Enjoy some free time for eating and browsing the markets in Senate Square before returning to the port for drop-off.

This 5-hour Helsinki sightseeing tour departing from your cruise port will cover the top attractions in the city, but also includes a visit to the Seurasaari Outdoor Museum, which is a lovely wooded oasis in the middle of the city where you can see examples of early Finnish architecture and learn how the Finnish people used to live. This is a great tour for people interested in learning a bit more in depth about the history of the Finnish people.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Entry to the Rock Church cannot be guaranteed due to occasional religious services and other private events.
If the Market Square is closed due to weather conditions, you will be taken to the Market Hall instead.
The order of the tour may vary depending upon where the vessel will dock and local conditions.
The visit to Seurasaari Island involves approximately one hour of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
A light snack is provided.
Sequence of events may vary depending on traffic or overcrowding.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience 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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers