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Royal Line Sightseeing is a perfect way to explore the must see attractions! Boat Sightseeing in Helsinki and Espoo; Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours in Helsinki.
Royal Line Sightseeing is a perfect way to explore the must see attractions! Boat Sightseeing in Helsinki and Espoo; Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours in Helsinki.

See Helsinki from the sea on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise through the Helsinki archipelago. Departing from Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori), the cruise takes you past the city's historic and modern waterfront, beautiful seaside districts and the islands surrounding the Finnish capital.Enjoy Helsinki's unique maritime scenery from the ship's large sun decks, listen to the sightseeing commentary and take in views of the city's shoreline, architecture and archipelago. The route also takes you around Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a memorable view of one of Helsinki's most famous landmarks from the sea.Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise Highlights1.5-hour sightseeing cruise through Helsinki's beautiful archipelagoDepart from Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori)Cruise past Helsinki's historic and modern waterfrontSee Suomenlinna UNESCO World Heritage Site from the seaEnjoy panoramic views from the sun deckDiscover Helsinki's seaside districts and islandsAudio guide in 28 languages available via smartphoneFree Wi-Fi onboardCafé, bar and restaurant services available onboardDeparture PointThe cruise departs from Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori), Kolera Basin.Look for the Royal Line-branded vessels and red Royal Line flags at the departure point. Please arrive in good time before your selected departure.Audio GuideSightseeing commentary is available in 28 languages through the free Reveel app on your smartphone. English and Finnish commentary is also available through the ship's loudspeakers.Please bring a fully charged smartphone and headphones if you wish to use the multilingual audio guide.

Explore Helsinki at your own pace with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour and a 24-hour pass. Visit 22 stops across the city and discover Helsinki's top attractions, including Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, Market Square, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Monument, Löyly and Olympic Stadium.Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off RouteThe complete sightseeing route takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes without getting off the bus. With 22 stops around Helsinki, you can hop off to explore the city's main attractions and continue your tour whenever you're ready.Highlights along the route include Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square, Market Square, Havis Amanda, Kaivopuisto, Eira, Löyly, Hietalahti, Kamppi, Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Monument, Töölö, Olympic Stadium, Linnanmäki, National Museum, Finlandia Hall, Oodi, Forum, Chapel of Silence, Esplanadi and Stockmann.Your 24-hour pass includes unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off travel, an audio guide in 10 languages, free Wi-Fi and a Helsinki city map. The double-decker buses can operate with an open top when weather conditions allow.View the full 22-stop route and nearby attractions on the Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Live Bus Tracker.

Experience Helsinki from the sea on a 2.5-hour evening sightseeing cruise through the Helsinki archipelago. Departing from Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori), the cruise takes you through either the eastern or western Helsinki archipelago, depending on the selected departure and weather conditions.Enjoy views of Helsinki's waterfront, islands, rocky shores and seaside districts while relaxing on the outdoor sun deck. The cruise offers a peaceful way to experience Helsinki's maritime scenery in the evening.Highlights2.5-hour evening sightseeing cruiseDepart from Helsinki Market SquareCruise through the eastern or western archipelagoSee Helsinki's islands, coastline and seaside districtsViews of SuomenlinnaOutdoor sun deckRestaurant, café and bar onboardDinner available by pre-bookingDeparture PointThe cruise departs from Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori).Look for the Royal Line-branded vessels and red Royal Line flags at the departure point. Please arrive in good time before your selected departure.

Get the ultimate city experience with this combination ticket, which lets you discover all the main attractions of Helsinki by bus and boat.Booking:Book your ticket by selecting the preferred cruise departure date. The bus tour and boat cruise are both included in the same ticket.Bus Tour: Bus tours are operated by CityTour and take you to Helsinki’s most significant sights, landmarks, and museums. With over 20 stops to choose from, you can explore highlights such as the Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, and the Kaivopuisto & Eira areas, known for their stunning architecture and beautiful seaside views.One complete bus tour takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, with around 10 minutes extra at each harbour stop. Harbour stops are used on certain cruise ship days.Bus tour schedule:Hop-On Hop-Off tours (May–September): every 30–40 minutes between 10:00 and 16:00 from Stop 1Off-season tours: two departures daily from Stop 1 at 10:40 and 13:00Boat Cruise: Boat cruises are operated by Royal Line, a Finnish family-run company with experience since 1945. The cruise takes you through Helsinki’s beautiful archipelago and showcases the city from the sea.During the sightseeing cruise, you will see:Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (including the inner bay)Kaivopuisto ParkThe historic neighbourhoods of Kruununhaka and KatajanokkaChurches, ports, icebreakers, summer cottages, and traditional saunasMany of these sights are featured exclusively on Royal Line’s audioguide itinerary.Cruise duration & departures:May–September: 1 hour 30 minutes, daily departures from Market Square (red-coloured flags), with extra departures during high seasonOff-season (October–April): 60-minute cruise duration• We kindly remind you, that schedules may be impacted by weather conditions or traffic situations
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