6-Hour Helsinki and Porvoo Sightseeing Tour with Medieval Old Town

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Helsinki and the charming medieval town of Porvoo in one tour
• 02 Visit Helsinki landmarks including the Olympic Stadium and Sibelius Monument
• 03 See Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral
• 04 Walk through Porvoo's historic centre to the Old Town Hall and Porvoo Cathedral
• 05 Overlook Porvoo's famous red shoreline warehouses from Mannerheiminkatu Bridge

Explore Helsinki and the charming medieval town of Porvoo on this sightseeing tour through two of Finland's most notable destinations. In Helsinki, visit cultural landmarks and historical monuments including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old Market Hall, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral. Then continue to Porvoo for a walking tour of its historic centre, including the Old Town Hall, Porvoo Cathedral, and the famous red shoreline warehouses.

Start by visiting the city's cultural landmarks and historical monuments, including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old Market Hall, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Porvoo, Helsinki

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Helsinki Landmarks and Porvoo Old Town

• Connect with your tour guide, who will meet you at Senate Square Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki, Finland, to begin the tour.
• Start by visiting the city's cultural landmarks and historical monuments, including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old Market Hall, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral.
• After spending the morning sightseeing in Helsinki, continue to the charming medieval town of Porvoo.
• Take a walking tour of Porvoo to see the Old Town Hall, Porvoo Cathedral, and a few more attractions.
• Overlook the red warehouses along the shoreline from the bridge on Mannerheiminkatu Street.
• Take a break for lunch in a local cafe and visit a local artisan's shop, both at your own expense.
• Afterwards, head back to Helsinki to end the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Inter-city bus tickets
• English-speaking Finnish tour guide

What's Not Included

• Any personal expense

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and shoes.
• During the summer, bring a light coat or a cardigan and an umbrella.
• During wintertime, bring warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat.

Know before you go

• An adult must accompany children.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Senate Square Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Tour start

Helsinki, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.