Discover Helsinki with our popular winter bus tour. It’s the ideal way to explore Helsinki’s highlights in a short time! Available from October to April, this guided tour includes scenic stops and insightful commentary.
Panorama Sightseeing tour shows you Helsinki in a compact and convenient way during the winter season!
Panorama Sightseeing - Senate Square departure point
The departure point of the Panorama Tour is located at the Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral. The departure point is marked with a red "PANORAMA SIGHTSEEING" sign.
Read about Departure Points & Ticket Shops
Address: Unioninkatu 34, 00170 Helsinki
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Please note! The Panorama tour season is October - April. During the summer season the red and green arrows show the current location of the Hop On-Hop Off buses.
The departure point is located at Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral. Please see the Departure point section for more detailed information.
We recommend purchasing your Panorama Sightseeing Tour ticket in advance from Stromma's online store. Tickets are also available from the ticket seller at the tour departure point. The ticket seller will be available before the tour starts.
No. The Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Tour is not a Hop On-Hop Off service. The Panorama Tour is Stromma's winter sightseeing bus tour, operating from October to April. It follows a fixed route and starts and ends at Senate Square.
During the tour, the bus makes two scheduled photo stops:
- Löyly, Helsinki's famous seaside sauna and architectural landmark
- The Sibelius Monument, one of Helsinki's best-known attractions
The bus waits for all passengers at each stop, and the tour continues on the same vehicle after the stop.
The Panorama Sightseeing Tour is included in your Helsinki Card. You don't need to make any seat reservations. Please present your Helsinki Card to the ticket seller or bus driver when boarding the bus. You can take the Panorama Tour once with your Helsinki Card.
No, the tour takes place regardless of the number of participants.
Yes, you can cancel or reschedule your booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
Yes, children aged 15 and under receive a 50% discount on adults' tour price. Children aged 5 and under travel for free.
Our buses are equipped with lap belts on all seats. We do not provide child safety seats or infant carriers, but you may attach your own infant carrier to the bus seat if the carrier is approved by the manufacturer for installation with a lap belt.
Yes, earphones are included in the tour price. You will receive them when you board the bus.
After the tour, please deposit your used earphones in the designated collection boxes on the tour bus. We will sort and recycle them properly.
- Most of our sightseeing buses are wheelchair-friendly. Please contact us in advance for more information.
- With the EU Disability Card an adult assistant accompanies the card holder for free (the card holder pays normal price). The assistant will get their free ticket at the departure point.
- There are seats on the the lower floor of the bus
- Prams and pushchairs are allowed on the bus
- Assistance dogs are allowed on the bus
- The bus stop at the Design sauna & restaurant Löyly's observation deck is right next to Löyly. The observation deck is located on the roof of the building and there are many stairs to reach it. There is no elevator to the observation deck.
- The bus stop at the Sibelius Monument is approx. 50 m from the monument; partly paved walking path and partly unpaved walking path. The monument can be seen from the bus window.
- The bus stop at the Olympic Stadium is at the street in fron of the stadium
If you have any questions regarding accessibility on our tours, please contat our customer service at sales@stromma.fi or tel. +358 9 2288 1600.
On the Panorama Sightseeing Tour, dogs are allowed on the bus if they do not cause any inconvenience to other customers.
Service and assistance dogs are always permitted on our tours.
No, there is no WC/restroom in the bus.
Yes, all our customers can enjoy free WiFi on our tour buses. No password is required!
When you're at your seat, there is a device where you can plug in your headphones, choose your language, and set the volume. Please contact the tour staff if you need any assistance.
Yes, the buses are heated.
Two photostops included in the tour:
Löyly Sauna & Restaurant
Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, offers exceptional architecture in a unique location, the traditional Finnish sauna, a huge terrace and a restaurant. The observation deck on the rooftop gives a panoramic sea view and view to the Eira district.
Read about Löyly
Address: Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki
Sibelius Monument
Dedicated to the famous composer Jean Sibelius, this monument is one of the “musts” when visiting Helsinki.
Address: Sibeliuksen puisto, Mechelininkatu, 00250 Helsinki
The tour will end at Senate Square.
At Stromma, we are committed to enhancing the sustainability of our tours and services. We encourage eco-friendly practices on our tours. Here are some tips how you as our guest can contribute to a more sustainable experience:
These small steps help us make a positive impact on the environment.
Our dedication to sustainability has earned us the esteemed Travelife Certified status, reflecting our commitment to responsible tourism. Both the Panorama Sightseeing Tour and the Helsinki Excursions brand are covered with the certificate. Explore Helsinki with us and be a part of the journey towards a more eco-conscious travel experience!
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