Helsinki Bike Tour with Sauna & Vegetarian BBQ

Cycle through forest trails and quiet bays, then warm up in a traditional Finnish sauna

A small-group bike or e-bike tour of Helsinki led by a SYKLI-trained guide, covering Seurasaari, Meilahti and Central Park at an easy pace. You cycle through wooded parks and along peaceful bays, walk about 1km around Seurasaari island to see its traditional wooden buildings, then finish with a vegetarian or vegan Finnish BBQ and time in a traditional sauna. Groups stay under 10 people, and the tour runs even with a single booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bike tour, walk, BBQ and sauna

• Cycle through Riistavuoren Park
• Cycle through Huopalahden Park
• Walk around Seurasaari island
• Explore Seurasaari Open Air Museum
• Enjoy vegetarian Finnish BBQ
• Relax in traditional Finnish sauna
• Cycle through Keskuspuisto park

The experience

Four to five hours takes you through the quieter side of Helsinki that most visitors miss. You start by cycling through Riistavuoren Park in the east and Huopalahden Park in the west: the first covers 10 hectares of wooded hills with trail networks. The second spreads across 50 hectares with forests, meadows, wetlands and small lakes. A SYKLI-trained guide sets an easy pace and leads you on low-impact routes designed for safety and respectful local travel.

At Seurasaari, you leave the bikes for a leisurely walk around the island, about 1km on foot. The Open-Air Museum holds over 85 authentic wooden buildings transported from across Finland, dating to the 18th and 19th centuries (farmhouses, manors, churches) each one showing how people lived in different regions and social classes. You explore these buildings and the woodland around them, where squirrels and local birds move through the trees. Then you cycle to Central Park, one of Europe's largest urban parks at over 1,000 hectares, where forests, rolling hills and lakes open up views across the landscape.

After the ride, a vegetarian or vegan Finnish BBQ with a drink waits for you. Then comes the sauna: a traditional Finnish experience where heat reaches 80–100 degrees Celsius. The sauna location varies, but the ticket is included. You can request an e-bike at no extra charge when you book. A standard bicycle is the default. Along the way, a light-hearted quiz tests your Finland knowledge, with a small Finnish-themed prize for whoever wins.

What’s included

• Bike or e-bike.
• sauna ticket.
• vegetarian or vegan Finnish BBQ with a drink.
• all fees and taxes.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and nine additional languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (3 to 6 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Dutch, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, MNP and Wu Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Helsinki Cyclo Tour

Is this one for you?The small-group format and easy cycling pace suit anyone who wants to explore Helsinki's parks and nature without a strenuous ride, and the guide's SYKLI training means routes prioritize safety and low-impact travel through local neighbourhoods rather than city center crowds.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Korean, Chinese, Cantonese, MNP, Arabic, Chinese, Wu Chinese, Japanese and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (3 to 6 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Seurasaari Open-Air Museum like when we get there?

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum sits on a picturesque island connected to the mainland by a bridge and holds over 85 authentic wooden buildings transported from different parts of Finland, dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The buildings include farmhouses, manors and churches that represent different regions and social classes in Finnish history, and you walk about 1km around the island to explore them and learn about the daily lives of the people who lived there.

Can I use an e-bike instead of a standard bicycle?

Yes, you can request an e-bike at no extra charge when you book. A standard bicycle is provided by default.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

You walk about 1km around Seurasaari island at a leisurely pace during the cultural part of the tour. The rest of the day is spent cycling at an easy pace through parks and trails.

What does the sauna experience include?

The sauna ticket is included in the tour price. The heat reaches 80–100 degrees Celsius, and the experience is a traditional Finnish practice often combined with a cold plunge for contrast. The sauna location may vary.

What is included in the BBQ?

A vegetarian or vegan Finnish BBQ with a drink is included after the cycling and walking portions of the tour.

How many people go on this tour?

Groups stay under 10 participants maximum, and the tour runs even if only one person books it.