Taksi Helsinki City Center tour
Estimated duration: 2,5 – 3,5 hours, depending on whether the departure is from the city center or from the airport
Price (1 – 4 persons)
- 150 € from the city center, hotels and port (2,5 hours)
- 200 € from the airport and airport hotels (3,5 hours)
If the customer wants to stay longer than the normal tour time, the driver will charge 30 € per 30 minutes. So the extra time is the customer’s wish and the driver always fits separately with the customer.
What includes? Pick up from city center or airport, agreed sights and return to pick-up address.
When?
Anytime the customer wants. Please note the opening hours, for example, the Market Square is open as follows:
- mon – fri at 6.30 – 18.00
- sat at 6.30 – 16.00
- sun at 10.00 – 17.00
Route:
1. The Market Square and the Senate Square
The picturesque Market Square is located in central Helsinki right by the waterfront next to many other attractions. In addition to fish, the booths sell treasures from the Finnish forests such as berries and mushrooms. You can also find a variety of food stalls, cafés and souvenir shops.
The famous Allas Sea Pool is located just next to Kauppatori. It offers a large outdoor pool area with both fresh and sea water pools and nice saunas all year round.
You can also see the Helsinki Skywheel from the Market Square. Can you guess which cabin includes sauna?
The Senate Square is a very short distance from the Market Square. From there you can find the Helsinki Cathedral, which is probably the most famous sight in Helsinki. On a sunny day people tend to sit on the stairs of the cathedral overlooking the Senate Square. The cathedral and most of the surrounding buildings were desinged by famous architect Carl Ludvig Engel. This area makes up the oldest part of Central Helsinki. The statue in the middle of the square represents Alexander II, who was Russian emperor, Polish Tsar and also the Grand Duke of Finland between 1855 – 1881.
Estimated total time is about 30 – 45 min.
2. Eiranranta ja Löyly www.loylyhelsinki.fi
Eiranranta is located in southern Helsinki. The driver will drive you there along a beautiful seaside road. In Eiranranta you can see the Gulf of Finland, beautiful buildings from different era and people enjoying sun. Also Löyly is located in Eiranranta. Löyly is very unique for its location and architecture. There are also a restaurant and very famous saunas offering great views to the sea.
Estimated total time is 15 – 20 min.
3. Temppeliaukio Church www.temppeliaukionkirkko.fi
The Temppeliaukio Church is also known as the Rock Church since it was built directly inside solid rock. Because of its special architecture, the church, completed in 1969, is one of the main attractions in Helsinki. It is also a popular concert facility because of its great acoustics. The admission fee is 3 Euros and it is not included in the tour. Admission is free with a Museum Card, with Helsinki Card and for children under the age of 18.
Estimated total time is 20 min.
4. The Sibelius Monument
The Sibelius monument is dedicated to the most famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The whole park around the monument is named after him, Sibelius park. The Sibelius Monument is one of the must-see sights in Helsinki.
Estimated total time is 15 – 20 min.