SEASON: OCTOBER-APRIL

Please note: new departure point starting from January 1, 2025! 

Tour information for 2024 (see informaiton for 2025 below):

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 in the Esplanade Park 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. 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: Esplanade Park (Fabianinkatu), between the streets Pohjoisesplanadi and Eteläesplanadi
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Ending point: At the Market Square, near the Esplanade Park
Timetable: Daily at 11 o'clock and Saturdays also at 13:30 - check full time table on the attraction website 

Bus stops at one of the top tourist attractions of Helsinki

During the Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing tour the bus stops either at the Temppeliaukio Church (a.k.a. the Church in the Rock), or at the Sibelius Monument for 20 minutes. Check with the driver where the stop will be  on your tour day.

Entrance to the Temppeliaukio Church is free with the Helsinki Card.

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.

Tour information for 2025:

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.