Shore Excursion: Panoramic Helsinki Highlights and Porvoo Old Town

Shore Excursion: Panoramic Helsinki Highlights and Porvoo Old Town

This 7-hour Helsinki sightseeing tour departing from your cruise port will cover the top attractions in the city, but also includes a visit to Porvoo, the second oldest town in Finland, which has become a magnet for many artists. This is a great tour for people interested in a glimpse into the more rural lifestyle that many in Finland love. Lunch is included on this excursion as is some free time for shopping. 

Itinerary
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Pass By: Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland

Starting in Helsinki you will see some highlights like the shipyards, Embassy Park, the Market Square, the Uspenski Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and have a brief stop at the Senate Square for a chance to shop at the open-air Market.

Stop At: Senate Square, Aleksanterinkatu, Hallituskatu, Helsinki Finland

Starting in Helsinki you will see some highlights like the shipyards, Embassy Park, the Market Square, the Uspenskin Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and have a brief stop at the Senate Square for a chance to shop at the open-air Market.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera), Helsinginkatu 58, Helsinki 00260 Finland

Continue on to see the Opera House (build in 1993), Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, Parliament House.

Pass By: The National Museum of Finland, Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki 00100 Finland

Continue on to see the Opera House (build in 1993), Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, Parliament House.

Pass By: Parliament of Finland, Mannerheimintie 30, Helsinki 00100 Finland

Continue on to see the Opera House (build in 1993), Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, Parliament House.

Pass By: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki 00100 Finland

Discover Kiasma, the Contemporary Art Museum designed by famous American architect Steven Holl.

Stop At: Porvoo Old Town, Jokikatu and Mannerheiminkatu, Porvoo 06100 Finland

You will then head east towards Porvoo. There will be time for a lunch at a nice place while enjoying the charm and ambience of this old town.

Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Cathedral of Porvoo, Kirkkotori, Porvoo 06100 Finland

Afterwards you will explore the town with the guide with the chance to see the cobblestone streets and the Old Bridge, which offers a magnificent view of the town and its medieval cathedral.

Stop At: Temppeliaukio Church, Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100 Finland

You will return to Helsinki to see the Rock Church, carved entirely into bedrock.

Duration: 30 minutes