
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 great views! There's free Wi-Fi on the bus. The tour takes you to the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical city center, 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 at 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 board 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 11:00 AM, and Saturdays also at 1:30 PM - check full time table on the attraction website
Two Photo Stops During the Tour
The tour bus stops twice during the tour for short photo stops. The first stop is at Löyly Sauna & Restaurant. Löyly 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 Guide in 11 languages – Earphones 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