Helsinki and Porvoo day tour: Guided bus with both cathedrals

Two cities in one morning and afternoon, guide included on the bus

A guided sightseeing bus tour from Helsinki covering the city's main landmarks (Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Senate Square, and the Central Station), then continuing to the medieval town of Porvoo for a walking tour of its Old Town, cathedral, and waterfront warehouses. The tour runs six hours with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide and inter-city bus tickets included. Lunch and personal expenses are on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Helsinki Central Stationpassing by
2. Uspenski Cathedral20m
3. Helsinki Cathedral20m
4. Senate Square15m

Helsinki and Porvoo sightseeing tour

• Meet guide at meeting point
• Pass by Central railway station
• Visit Uspenski Cathedral
• Visit Helsinki Cathedral
• See Senate Square
• Lunch break
• Drive to Porvoo
• Walking tour of Porvoo Old Town
• See red warehouses from bridge
• Return to Helsinki meeting point

The experience

You meet your guide at a designated point in Helsinki and board the bus to start with the city's landmarks. The route passes Helsinki Central Station, then stops at Uspenski Cathedral, where your guide explains its history and significance. Next is Helsinki Cathedral itself (you go inside to see Finland's largest cathedral church up close) followed by Senate Square, where the guide walks you through the city's story. This covers the morning sightseeing in Helsinki.

After a lunch break (your choice of timing and venue), the bus drives 45 minutes to Porvoo, the medieval town that is the second half of the day. You walk through Porvoo's Old Town on foot, seeing the Old Town Hall, Porvoo Cathedral, Devil's Stairs, and the Statue of A. Edelfelt. The Bridge on Mannerheiminkatu Street overlooks the red warehouses on the shoreline: the view most visitors come for. Porvoo is known for its restaurants and cafes, so you can eat lunch there if you prefer, and browse local artisan shops at your own pace. The itinerary may shift to visit Porvoo in the morning and Helsinki in the afternoon during peak season, depending on visitor numbers.

The bus returns you to the meeting point in Helsinki at the end of the day. Your guide is with you throughout, and both the inter-city bus tickets and professional guidance are included. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. A minimum number of passengers is required. If the tour does not meet that threshold, you receive a full refund.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• inter-city bus tickets between Helsinki and Porvoo.
• entry to Helsinki Cathedral.
• walking tour of Porvoo's Old Town with stops at the Old Town Hall, Porvoo Cathedral, Devil's Stairs, and the Statue of A. Edelfelt.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Helsinki Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to cover both Helsinki's landmarks and medieval Porvoo in one day. The guided bus handles the route between cities, so you see both without splitting your visit across separate trips.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3).

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 the biggest cathedral in Finland that I'll see on this tour?

Helsinki Cathedral is Finland's largest cathedral church, and you go inside during the morning sightseeing portion of the tour to see it up close.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Porvoo?

The drive to Porvoo takes 45 minutes by bus from Helsinki, after you finish the morning sightseeing and lunch break.

What can I see from the Bridge on Mannerheiminkatu Street in Porvoo?

The Bridge on Mannerheiminkatu Street overlooks the red warehouses on Porvoo's shoreline, which is the iconic waterfront view of the medieval town.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You choose when and where to eat during the break, and Porvoo is known for its restaurants and cafes if you want to eat there.

What happens if not enough people book this tour?

A minimum number of passengers is required for the tour to run. If that number is not met, the tour may be cancelled or rescheduled, and you receive a full refund.