Helsinki: City Highlights and Seurasaari Day Tour

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ID: GYG1296363-1981943
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Country: Finland

Duration: 05:30 hours


Description

Helsinki highlights and Seurasaari, the companion island, or the nickname of squiral island, in one day.
Have a sightseeing tour to the most popular highlights in Helsinki city centre in the morning and head to Seurasari island in the afternoon.

Meet the guide at agreed time and location, you will first marvel at the city's cultural landmarks and historic monuments, including Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthoodox Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Market Square, and Old Market Hall. Whilst touring these areas, you will also learn about Finnish history, culture, and tradition.

Following your city tour, you will continue to the Seurasaari - the lovely island that is local Finnish's favourite. It has a nick name of "Squirrel Island" and is well known for the Open-Air Museum. You will have a guided tour of the island. You will begin with a lunch break on Seurasaari Island, where a restaurant was built in 1890 alongside a cafe that serves 18 different flavors of ice cream. The open-air museum is dotted with wooden buildings, which once belonged to farmers and villagers from all around Finland. As you explore the rural villages, you’ll gain a fascinating insight into traditional Finnish life, culture, and heritage. Following your tour, you will be dropped off back at your tour meeting point.

Highlights

  • Visit the city's cultural landmarks and historic monuments
  • Local life and nature oriented
  • Explore the beauty Seurasaari island for a guided tour of the island

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Meet your guide at the front of Alexander II Statue at the Senate Square at the agreed time to start this tour.
INCLUDED
  • Pickup and drop off from designated meeting points
  • Professional guide in the language you select
  • Transportation from Helsinki city centre to Seurasaari
NOT INCLUDED
  • Any personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.