Helsinki Tours & Trips

79 Helsinki trips. Tours from 34 tour companies. 295 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Finnish Lapland in Winter
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Helsinki

Highlights

  • Be pulled across the snowy landscape at high speed on the back of a dogsled. The incredible huskies are doing what they love most – making a lot of noise before darting along the trails.
  • Visit a traditional Sami family and let them guide you through their daily life and show you around a lavvu (a traditional tent).
  • Snowshoe to a secluded spot to see the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights is the best lightshow on Earth and this trip is your ticket to watch it (subject to weather conditions).
  • Travel on the famous 'Santa Claus Express' overnight train all the way from Helsinki through the frozen Northern wilderness to Rovaniemi.
  • Enjoy lots of free time to explore northern Finland as you wish – this might include skiing, ice fishing or visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site Suomenlinna Sea Fortress – it's up to you!

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Digital Detox

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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The Northern Lights of Finland  - 2025
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Group Tour
Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Helsinki

Highlights

  • Indulge in Finnish and Lappish cuisine.
  • Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish winter tradition.
  • Introduce yourself to majestic Lappish reindeer and take an evening sled ride.
  • Lead your very own dog sled team.
  • Spend the night in a glass igloo amid the Lappish wilderness.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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From the Sea to the Lakes - self drive in Finland
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
As a regional tour operator with a mostly Scandinavian staff, they are deeply familiar with the northern landscape.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Helsinki

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I did the six day Lofoten Islands tour offered by 50 Degrees North. The tour is simple, they provided us a rental car, accommodations for two nights each at three Rorbuer hotels scattered across the islands, and a couple of scheduled day tours. Most of the time, we were on our own to see the islands at our own pace. The islands are stunningly beautiful, and the tour planning made our travels hassle free. They even scheduled lunch for us at an organic goat farm, which may sound a little strange for a vacation like this, but that is only because you haven't tasted the cheese. (Best lunch ever!) At our request, they altered the tour slightly so that we could begin the tour in Svolvaer and end it six days later at the airport in Leknes. We can't imagine a more complete tour of the islands in six short days."

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Custom Designed Trip
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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Scandinavian Capitals and Fjords in Autumn
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
As a regional tour operator with a mostly Scandinavian staff, they are deeply familiar with the northern landscape.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Bergen, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm

Highlights

  • Take a ride on the steep Flåm Railway full of hairpin turns
  • Small group tour of 15 travellers plus experienced group leader
  • Meet the Vikings at Gudvangen
  • Roam the UNESCO Heritage site, Bryggen in the beautiful town of Bergen

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I did the six day Lofoten Islands tour offered by 50 Degrees North. The tour is simple, they provided us a rental car, accommodations for two nights each at three Rorbuer hotels scattered across the islands, and a couple of scheduled day tours. Most of the time, we were on our own to see the islands at our own pace. The islands are stunningly beautiful, and the tour planning made our travels hassle free. They even scheduled lunch for us at an organic goat farm, which may sound a little strange for a vacation like this, but that is only because you haven't tasted the cheese. (Best lunch ever!) At our request, they altered the tour slightly so that we could begin the tour in Svolvaer and end it six days later at the airport in Leknes. We can't imagine a more complete tour of the islands in six short days."

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Helsinki and Archipelago Stay with Barö
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Vacation / Holiday Package
Why we love them
As a regional tour operator with a mostly Scandinavian staff, they are deeply familiar with the northern landscape.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Helsinki

Themes

Yoga, Meditation & Wellness

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I did the six day Lofoten Islands tour offered by 50 Degrees North. The tour is simple, they provided us a rental car, accommodations for two nights each at three Rorbuer hotels scattered across the islands, and a couple of scheduled day tours. Most of the time, we were on our own to see the islands at our own pace. The islands are stunningly beautiful, and the tour planning made our travels hassle free. They even scheduled lunch for us at an organic goat farm, which may sound a little strange for a vacation like this, but that is only because you haven't tasted the cheese. (Best lunch ever!) At our request, they altered the tour slightly so that we could begin the tour in Svolvaer and end it six days later at the airport in Leknes. We can't imagine a more complete tour of the islands in six short days."

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Get Social: Northern & Eastern Europe Highlights 2025
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Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips perfectly balance epic experiences and free time for exploring in the most popular backpacking destinations.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki, Oslo, Riga, Stockholm, Vilnius

Highlights

  • -Orientation walk of Hamburg with Trip Leader
  • -Copenhagen highlights drive
  • -Walking tour of Oslo with Trip Leader
  • -Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader
  • -Overnight ferry to Finland
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Last review doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Myself and my friends had an AMAZING trip on the Moja Maja, G** our tour guide was incredible and so so fun to be around. Food was really good, better than I expected for being on a sailboat. I don’t know what the negative reviews are talking about because I would find it really hard to find any faults with the trip that we had. Crew were really friendly and made the trip even better. 5 Stars easy."

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Arctic Voyage to the North Pole
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Witness the frozen sea and immense polar landscapes from the air on board a helicopter
  • Stand at the top of the world the Geographic North Pole
  • All meals on board included

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I paid for the Nepal trip then saw news of monsoon rain, flooding, landslides, 200+ dead. I was told by Elder Treks that they would not cancel the trip. However I did not feel comfortable going especially when weather reports were for more rain. They would not credit me or even allow me to switch to another tour. Because they wouldn't even allow me to switch tours when my concerns were valid, I would not recommend, nor use Elder Treks again."

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The Baltic States & Scandinavia
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Riga, Scandinavia, Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Helsinki Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Michael

Sep 2015

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No reason not to

No reason not to

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joanne

Sep 2015

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Well organised and interesting however I felt

Well organised and interesting however I felt the itinerary let the leader and trip down when we visited the Aland Islands, where everything was closed and we wander...

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Phil

Sep 2015

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Most of the trip was very nice

Most of the trip was very nice, however Lillihammer and Mora were questionable stops and Åland was a total bust. I realize Lillihammer and Mora are somewhat dictate...

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Sandra

Oct 2015

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Great places to see, fantastic guide &

Great places to see, fantastic guide & overall terrific experiance

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Marilyn

Oct 2015

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This style of travelling is not for

This style of travelling is not for everyone so there are some people I know who travel - but only want the VERY best of everything - especially when it comes to hot...

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Helsinki Tour Selection Trips

  • Consider a Helsinki tour company with multilingual guides - usually tours in Finland are given in both English and Finnish, but often private tour companies can also accommodate speakers of Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, French, Italian and more.
  • If sustainable tourism is dear to your heart, consider asking about your Helsinki tour company’s commitment to treading lightly on the region you’re visiting. Typically this means your tour will showcase Helsinki using public transportation, walking and biking.
  • Consider the time of year of your Helsinki vacation. In May, June and September, the temperatures are warmer and the days longer. Peak months (the busiest) are July and August.
  • Helsinki food tours are taking off as the city makes it mark on the world’s culinary stage. Ask your Helsinki tour guide for recommendations and advance reservations at their favorite eateries.

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Weather in Helsinki

Similar to other areas of Finland, the weather in Helsinki can be fickle. Depending on how much of your Finland tour you would like to spend indoors or outside in nature, consider these average temperatures when making plans.

For most of the year, temperatures feel relatively cool, with the warmest temperatures in July, August and then June. In late July, you can expect highs around 75 degrees F and lows of 60 degrees F.

Getting Around Helsinki

While your Helsinki tour operator will likely have the insider connections on the best way to get around the Finnish capital, here’s a quick look at the city’s great public transportation options:

The Ring Rail Line runs every 10 minutes during the day between the airport and city center, about a half-hour ride. A taxi from the Helsinki airport into the city will cost about EUR 50. Another option is the FinnAir bus - complete with WiFi.

Helsinki travelers may purchase a standard ticket from Helsinki Region Transport, which can be used for trams, buses, metro, local trains and the Suomenlinna ferry. Go one step further and purchase a Helsinki Card, perfect for one-, three- and five-day Helsinki tours.

Hop on a leisurely green-and-yellow tram to move about Helsinki on your tour - tickets are EUR 2.50 each.

The Helsinki metro system provides service from Ruoholahti to Mellunmäki and Vuosaari.

Three main Helsinki train lines departs throughout the day from the Helsinki central railway station.

If you prefer to get around by taxi, you’re in luck - the taxis in Finland are luxurious automobiles. Now’s your chance to arrive at your Helsinki destination in style - typically in a comfortable Mercedes or something similar. Be forewarned, however, that Helsinki taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers off the street. Look for the taxi signs at designated pick-up spots.

Get around on your Helsinki tour by your own pedal power. There are excellent bike routes throughout the Finnish capital and bikes are easily rented at several locations throughout the city. There is also a shared-use bicycle program.

How Many Days Should I Plan for a Helsinki Tour?

Most Helsinki tours - on their own- are two or three days, giving one ample time to hit the city’s highlights and get a feel for its character. We recommend adding a Tallinn day trip to your Helsinki visit - it’s a two-hour ferry ride away and well worth the additional time.

What Languages Are Spoken in Helsinki?

You will hear Finnish and Swedish spoken throughout your Helsinki vacation - 12.2% of the population also speaks a second language. Most residents are fluent in English.

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