Attraction > Panorama Sightseeing bus tour

Panorama Sightseeing bus tour

SEASON: OCTOBER-APRIL

 

Please note: new departure point starting from January 1, 2025: Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral 

 

Tour information:

Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing is a popular 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 in the bus. The tour takes you to the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical city centre, City Hall, Sibelius Monument, Kallio district and the Hakaniemi Market Square & Market Hall. See the live route map on the attraction website.

About the bus sightseeing tour

The departure point is located at the Senate Square, by the Helsinki Cathedral. A ticket seller will be at your service before the tour starts. As a Helsinki Card holder you do not need to make a reservation for the tour. You can enter the tour bus by presenting your Helsinki Card at the tour departure point.

Departure point: Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Ending point: Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral
Timetable: Daily at 11 o'clock and Saturdays also at 13:30 - check full time table on the attraction website 

Two photostops during the tour

The tour bus stops twice during the tour for short photostops. First stop is at Loyly sauna & restaurant. Loyly is an award-winning masterpiece of modern wooden architecture. The rooftop offers a magnificent sea view. The second photo stop is at the Sibelius Monument. The bus waits for you during the photo stop; check with the driver the time when the bus will be leaving the stop to continue the tour.

Audio guided in 11 languages – earphones are included

This 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!

Panorama Sightseeing tour is operated from October to April. 

Please check the attraction website for the most up to date timetables.

Opening hours

01.10.2024 - 30.04.2025:
Monday: 11:00 - 12:45
Tuesday: 11:00 - 12:45
Wednesday: 11:00 - 12:45
Thursday: 11:00 - 12:45
Friday: 11:00 - 12:45
Saturday: 11:00 - 12:45, 13:30 - 15:15
Sunday: 11:00 - 12:45

October-April daily 

Timetable
Departures from Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral

January 7 - April 3, 2025

Daily at 11:00, Sat also at 13:30

April 4 - April 17, 2025
Mon-Thu at 11:00
Fri, Sat & Sun at 11:00 and 13:30

Apr 18 - Apr 30, 2025
Daily at 11:00 and 13:30

May - September 2025
For sightseeing by bus in Helsinki during the summer season, please see Helsinki Hop On-Hop Off

October 1 - December 23, 2025
Daily at 11:00, Sat also at 13:30

December 24, 2025
No departures

December 25, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Daily at 11:00 and 13:30

 

 

Directions/Getting here

Unioninkatu 34

00170 Finland