Private Customizable Sightseeing Tour in Helsinki

Overview

Unique city sightseeing tour in a custom Volvo Amazon convertible from 1969. See the major sights and photo hotspots. The tour can be adjusted to your wishes, so please do not hesitate to share your interests. If you are not keen on seeing the amusement park, we can easily exchange it to a longer walk in the Lammassaari bird watching area or in the Kaivopuisto area or for example to a visit of Sompasauna or a shopping tour to vintage second hand stores or an extended visit of the City Garden. We can also end the tour at a restaurant or bar according to your preferences, rather than a drop off at the pickup location.

Itinerary

1. Sibelius Monument

   We visit Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park, a lovely seaside place with a history of around a century. Both received their name to honor the famous Finish composer Jean Sibelius. Sibelius Monument has been sculpted out of more than 600 hollow steel pipes by Eila Hiltunen. From Sibelius Monument we take a short walk to Cafe Regatta, a lovely seaside café, where you can enjoy the beautiful view onto the Sea and the rowing stadium.

   · 20 min

2. Hietaranta Beach

   Visit of Hietaranta beach, the most iconic beach spot known from countless Finnish movies and tv series. In the beginning of the 20th century the remote area of Hietaniemi was being used as a landfill and was converted into an area for sand storage. In 1929, the locals adopted the area as a sand beach. Being close to the city centre, the beach is nowadays a popular summer destination for locals and tourists. It is also a popular place for outdoor training and beach volleyball. We take a walk around the beach and continue the tour afterwards.

   · 10 min

3. Kaivopuisto

   We drive along Eira beach towards Kaivopuisto and stop at the Sea to take some pictures. Eira neighbourhood has some of the most expensive and sought-after old apartments in Helsinki, built in jugend style. Many foreign embassies and high-class restaurants are situated in Eira and the neighbouring district of Kaivopuisto.

   · 15 min

4. Cathédrale d'Helsinki

   The white church is the most iconic building in Helsinki. We enjoy the view from the plateau and take pictures from different angles overviewing the harbour. We take a walk down to the Market Square and enjoy the views of harbour, Sea, Presidential Palace and Esplanadi.

   · 20 min

5. Cathédrale Ouspenski

   We stop at Uspenski-Cathedral, the largest Greek Orthodox church in Western Europe. The cathedral is set upon a hillside on the Katajanokka peninsula overlooking the city. It offers amazing views onto the city and the Sea. We take a walk around the hill and continue from there.

   · 15 min

6. Linnanmäki Amusement Park

   Stop at Linnanmäki amusement park, quick tour through the park and views towards the city centre. The amusement park has free entry and it's possible to visit it without any admission fee. If you fancy a ride on a rollercoaster, any of the theme rides or a game at the game stands, you would have to buy a ticket for that specific ride or stand.

   · 20 min

7. Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)

   We visit the Olympic Park next to the Olympic Stadium (no visit of the statium itself). We walk to the City Garden, a lush plant oasis consisting of Winter Garden, Rose Garden in front of it and the plant production area behind the Winter Garden. The City Garden offers nice views onto Töölönlahti.

   · 20 min

8. Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera)

   Through Töölö district we drive past the Finnish National Opera towards Finlandia hall and National museum.

   · Non-stop passage

9. Finlandia Hall

   We drive past Finlandia hall and National museum towards Töölönlahti.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Central Library Oodi

    The central library Oodi is a gem in the heart of Helsinki. We quickly drive past it before bringing you back to your pick up location.

    · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Nils Eric, your guide and driver, will wait at the pick up location next to the iconic Volvo Amazon Convertible from 1969. He is 188cm/6,2'' tall, looks like the driver in the last picture and will also hold a custom sightseeing tour sign. If you choose a custom pick up place, for example your hotel, please make sure to wait in front of it in a location, where it is possible to stop and pick you up. Please choose max. 1 pickup location, where all participants join the tour.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 4 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 423932P1

Activity offered by Custom Convertible Tour Helsinki via Viator.