Helsinki in 1 Day for Friends - Guided in 10 different languages
In Collaboration with Royal Line. Updated on February 15, 2026.
Flexible 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket on CityTour double-decker buses in Helsinki. Board at Stop 1 (Unioninkatu 32) and use the ticket to ride the guided loop (audioguide ~1h20) and hop on/off at stops throughout the day. Includes guidance in 10 languages, free Wi‑Fi, individual headsets and a free Helsinki city map.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Royal Line, inspired by the tour Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Bus ticket. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Guided in 10 different languages
- Free Wi‑Fi on board
- Individual headset; audioguided loop ~1h20
- Free Helsinki City Map provided
- Double-decker buses with optional open-top roof
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at the official CityTour stop (Stop 1) to board. In high season buses depart frequently from Stop 1 between 10:00 and 16:00; this schedule is planned around a 10:00 departure.
Meet & board — Stop 1 (Unioninkatu 32)
Arrive at the CityTour Stop 1 to present your ticket and board. Staff will assist with seat selection, headsets and city maps.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before your planned departure to collect headsets and a free city map.
- Look for CityTour branded bus stop signs and staff wearing CityTour badges at Unioninkatu 32.
- If you travel with luggage or a stroller, board from the lower deck for easier access.
Guided loop on CityTour double-decker (audioguided, ~1h20)
Sit back on the double-decker for the guided audiotour that runs approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Headsets provide commentary in 10 languages. Roofs may be open or closed depending on weather.
Tips from local experts:
- Use the individual headset for clear commentary; language options are selectable on the provided unit.
- If you want the best views, sit on the upper deck but bring a light layer — sea breeze can be cooler even in July.
- Photograph key landmarks from the upper deck between stops; check with staff before leaving seats when the bus stops.
Use your hop-on-hop-off ticket (flexible sightseeing until ticket expiry)
After the guided loop you may hop off at any CityTour stop and reboard later. Plan a stop for lunch, quick visits to central sights or shopping — buses continue to operate frequently through the afternoon (high season: roughly 10:00–16:00 departures from Stop 1).
Tips from local experts:
- Check the CityTour stop map (provided) and bus frequency; in July buses typically run every 30–40 minutes on the main route.
- Save time by visiting nearby central sights (market square, Senate Square) between hops to avoid longer walks.
- Keep your headset and map with you if you plan to reboard the same bus; otherwise collect a new headset from staff when boarding another bus.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | 1 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 2 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Experience, Break |
