Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing is a popular winter season bus sightseeing tour showing you the most important sights and giving you an excellent view of Helsinki's past and present. The tour is operated by a double-decker bus with good views! There's free Wi-Fi and room for your personal luggage in the bus. The tour takes you to the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical city centre, City Hall, The Parliament buildings, Olympic Stadium and Hakaniemi district. See below for the route map!
About the bus sightseeing tour
The departure point is easy find and it’s indicated with a red Helsinki Excursions sign. A ticket seller will be at your service before the tour starts, however we do recommend getting your ticket online in advance.
- Departure point: Esplanade Park (Fabianinkatu, between Eteläesplanadi and Pohjoisesplanadi)
- Duration: 1 h 45 min
- Ending point: At the Market Square, near the Esplanade Park
- Timetable: Available daily in October-April; check below for the current timetable
Bus stops at one of the top tourist attractions of Helsinki
During the Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing tour the bus stops at one of the main sights in Helsinki for 20 minutes: either at the Temppeliaukio Church (a.k.a. the Church in the Rock), the Sibelius Monument or the Olympic Stadium. Check with the driver where the stop will be on your tour day. The bus waits for you while you visit the sight and after the stop you will continue your tour on the same bus.
Please note that the entrance fee of the Temppeliaukio Church is not included in tour price. However, the entrance fee to the church is included in the Helsinki Card - as is this Panorama Tour too.
Audio guided in 11 languages – earphones are included
This city tour includes sound effects and commentary in 11 languages. A single-use set of earphones is included in the tour ticket - please remember to leave your used earphones in the designated collection box inside the bus after your tour, we'll make sure that the used earphones will be sorted and recycled appropriately!
Our tour buses offer printed route maps for your convenience. But if you prefer to travel light, we've got you covered. Enjoy complimentary access to our onboard Wi-Fi network and track your tour in real-time using the live map below.
Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing is available also for groups
The Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing tour is available for groups too. If you would like to book a whole bus for your group, please contact our sales team!
Contributing to Responsible Tourism
In our commitment to responsible tourism, Stromma implements eco-friendly practices to enhance the sustainability of our tours and services. Embracing innovative solutions like interactive online maps in lieu of printed brochures, recycling used earphones and presenting your pre-bought online tickets and vouchers on the screen of your mobile device instead of printing them, are just a few ways you, as our valued customer, can join us in making a positive impact.
Our dedication to sustainability has earned us the esteemed Travelife Certified status, a recognition that encompasses both our Panorama Sightseeing Tour and the Helsinki Excursions brand. Explore Helsinki with us and be a part of the journey towards a more eco-conscious travel experience!
