Helsinki Supersaver: Hop On-Hop Off Bus and Helsinki Canal Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the capital of Finland by land and water, and combine two top-selling tours on this bus and boat combo tour in Helsinki. Explore Helsinki by Hop on Hop off sightseeing bus and enjoy the freedom to hop on and off at your leisure. The bus tour includes 19 stops. With audio commentary on board, take in attractions including the Ateneum Art Museum, Market Square, The Temppeliaukio Church (Church in the Rock), Sibelius Park, and Senate Square with ease. Your ticket for the bus tour is valid 24-hours.
Then, take to the waves on a 1.5-hour Helsinki Canal Cruise and enjoy sweeping views over the Helsinki skyline from the water. Commentary via loudspeakers in 4 languages. On the ship there's a cafe/ bar offering hot and cold beverages and snacks.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hop on Hop off bus tour in 11 languages:English,Finnish,Swedish,German,Russian,Italian,Spanish,French,Japanese and Chinese.
Helsinki Canal Cruise in 4 languages: English,German,Finnish and Swedish
Hop on Hop off bus ticket is valid 24h from the first check-in to the bus, Helsinki Canal Cruise is valid once
In case of the Degerö canal not being accessible for our boats for example due to too low water level, the City Highlights Cruise acts as an alternative route to Beautiful Canal Cruise route.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:BUS: Buses operating daily between 10am and 4pm, every 30-40min Ticket valid 24 hours or 48 hours. First departure from the Senate Square, stop nr. 1 at 10:00. You can hop on from any of the stops on the route.
Stop number 1 is at the Senate Square next to the whote Helsinki Cathedral. Ticket is valid for both red City Sightseeing buses and green Hop On Hop Off buses. Stop sign is green and red.
Stop number 2 is located close to the Old Market Hall and Eromanga bakery.
Street address for stop number 3: Olympiaranta 1. Olympia Terminal was originally built for the Olympic Games in 1952. The terminal is now used by Tallink Silja Stockholm ferries.
Stop 4. Near this stop you’ll find Kaivopuisto Park and the charming Café Ursula by the sea.
Stop 5 – Compass Square: Close to Merisatama harbour, where ferries depart for popular island destinations such as Uunisaari and Pihlajasaari.
Stop number 6: Explore the colorful art nouveau facades on Huvilakatu, let kids play at Meripuisto playground, and catch the waterbus to Pihlajasaari next to Café Carusel
Stop 7: Port LHD. Buses stop here only on certain cruise ship days.
Stop 8: Port LHB & LHC. Buses stop here only on certain cruise ship days.
Stop 9: Experience Finnish sauna culture in a stunning seaside setting with rooftop views and a vibrant terrace.
Stop 10: Hietalahti Market & Bulevardi. Browse treasures at the lively Hietalahti flea market, open on summer days and evenings, and visit the Sinebrychoff Art Museum, part of the Finnish National Gallery.
Stop 11: Culture and shopping meet at Stop 11. Esplanade Park, Stockmann Department Store, Swedish Theatre, and the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki.
Stop 12: Market Square. The vibrant harbor market and the departure point for the Beautiful Canal Cruise. If you’re joining the cruise, this is the stop to hop off!
Stop 13: Stop for Amos Rex, Kiasma, Parliament House, Helsinki Music Center, Oodi, Central Railway Station and Ateneum.
Stop 14 – Temppeliaukio Rock Church: This architectural masterpiece is carved into solid granite, offering a unique design and exceptional acoustics. One of Helsinki’s most iconic sights.
Stop 15: Stop 15 – Sibelius Monument: An iconic tribute to composer Jean Sibelius in a scenic park setting
Stop 16: local cafés, museums, and the legendary Olympic Stadium within walking distance.
Stop 17: Parliament, Oodi, Finlandia Hall, and the Helsinki Music Centre all within easy reach.
Stop 18: Culture & Landmarks. Ateneum Art Museum, National Theatre, and Central Railway Station.
Stop 19: Discover Kaisaniemi Park and its Botanical Garden—an oasis of greenery in the heart of Helsinki
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Several departures daily, duration of the Beautiful Canal Cruise 1.5 hours.
Market Square, departure point for Beautiful Canal Cruise. Look for yellow SIGHTSEEING flags.
What‘s Included
Helsinki Canal Cruise 1,5h
Hop On-Hop Off bus tour 24h ticket (every 30-40min, at 10am-4pm)
Free WiFi on-board
Commentary via loudspeakers during cruise in 4 languages
Audio commentary during bus tour in 11 languages
Food and drinks
Options
48 hours Bus & Boat
48 hours ticket
24 hours Bus & Boat
24 Valid Hours
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting
giannicaracci,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting formula, which can be chosen, which combines the usual hop on hop off with the boat ride between the canals. The only downside is the short time (10.00 - 16.00), really inconceivable in August when in Helsinki it gets dark at 21.30
Recommend the other provider.
Tbouy,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00There are 2 hop on hop off tour companies with almost identical busses. The one operated by Stomma is a Swedish company, while the other is owned locally. Everything started out well, but then I noticed that the driver would stop for very little time at the various stops and didn't show concern with either those wishing to hop off or those wishing to hop on. We were left behind by the driver at the Akershus Fortress stop even though we were clearly heading to the vehicle and waving at her. I recommend the other company, City Sightseeing.
Rubbish and late - do not recommend
Borgtrip,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were told by the salesperson at bus stop no1 that the bus would be there in 10 minutes and after 50 minutes it’s just turned up ! Not stopped at the right place . The sales person would not listen , apparently due to 2 cruise ships arriving - it’s a city ! We re using a wheelchair , luckily there was not anyone else using a wheelchair otherwise due there being only being one space we would have had to wait even longer maybe another hour or so We realised when getting off that we should have been given a pair of ear phones to listen to a guide ! Totally useless A lack of future planning by the bus company . There is a ‘no refund policy ‘ The poor selling technique Exceedingly expensive for what you receive We do not recommend for abled bodied or wheelchairs users
Hop on Hop off I Helsinki
John H,,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00There was much to see in Central Helsinki but the outer ares toured less so. The bus was comfortable with open roof on a nice day.
Hop on Hop off tours are...
Nancy J,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Hop on Hop off tours are the best way to familiarize yourself with a city. The additional canal cruise was lovely. You could sit inside or outside.
Stromma Finland hop on hop off and canal boat tour
Catsanddogslover,,Jan 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Not much to see at the canal boat tour. Disrespect by one of the Stromma's Hop on Hop off bus drivers suspicious of us using fake bus passes to get on the tour bus. We felt being insulted and degraded. Wait time is long at each stop.
First Time in Helsinki
Dabd,,Sep 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Convenient way to get oriented to the town. Roof top on bus was opened and closed multiple times during scattered showers. Happy with our seats in the front on the top level. Boat is quiet time; provides info and views of the multiple islands.
WORST hop on/hop off company EVER!!
TXCharley714,,Jul 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00If I could I would give them less than one star. ALL the info I received said they started at 10:00, so we didn't hurry getting off the boat. When we got there, there were AT LEAST 50 people in line, most of them just walking up and buying tickets and getting on the already-full bus. NO service given to those of us who had already purchased tickets, we went to the back of the line - behind people who had not even yet purchased, but were told they could purchase on the bus! We FINALLY got on the THIRD bus and decided to take advantage of the boat cruise when we got to that stop. HOWEVER, the person who took my voucher (which I didn't think he was supposed to take) failed to give me boat tickets, only bus tickets. THANK GOODNESS I had my receipt with me which showed I had bought 4 boat tickets, as well as the bus tickets. The boat ride was interesting and I would recommend just buying it separately. When we got back from the boat ride, we caught a bus (after waiting well over the 20 minutes promised) and when we got to the last stop, instead of continuing on, the driver announced he was taking a break and the bus would not leave again for at least 30 minutes. HOWEVER, the bus parked next to us would leave in 7 minutes. So about 20 of us got off the bus and went to the other bus, only to be told there were only 7 available seats!! When we returned to the first bus, he refused to let us on, saying he was "driving around the block to get a better parking space'. He returned 15 minutes later with a half-full bus, all the upstairs seats taken. We got back on and waited another 20 minutes to leave. Several people insisted on getting on the bus and standing because they had to get to the ship. When we arrived back at the ship, it was 1 hour until our on-board time, and a bus circuit was at least 1 hour and 30 minutes, so we never got to HOP OFF at all and saw nothing that was not on the boat tour or the main streets the bus drove.
As described
Wing anda Prayer1210,,Jun 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00City Sightseeing was the brand we used. There are other red bus tours and it can get confusing. The canal boat tour was especially interesting. We did not listen to the commentary on the bus as we did not take the head phones from the front of the bus.
Excellent way to see the city
AnnaliseE4,,Jun 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00First time we went the audio didn’t work. When it did work it was informative. Comprehensive and interesting goes via the cruisers when they come in
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