Temppeliaukio Church: Entry Ticket
De la8 EUR
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Helsinki
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Helsinki. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Helsinki, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Helsinki
City Sightseeing: Helsinki Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
De la42,43 USD
SkyWheel Helsinki: Entry Ticket
De la15 EUR
Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki: Entry Ticket
De la11,7 EUR
Helsinki City Card: Attractions, Sightseeing & Public Transport
De la62 EUR
Money Saver: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour
De la50 EUR
Helsinki: Roundtrip Ferry Transfer to Suomenlinna
De la9,2 EUR
Suomenlinna: English Guided Tour
De la15 EUR
Helsinki City Tour: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
De la36 EUR
Suomenlinna Museum: Entry Ticket
De la10 EUR
Helsinki: Evening Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise
De la30 EUR
Helsinki: Hop-on Hop-off Ferry Ride to Suomenlinna & Lonna
De la8,8 EUR
Helsinki: Hop-on-Hop-off Bus + Audio Guide
De la36 EUR
Helsinki: Magical Taiga Forest Hike
De la155 EUR
Survival Suit Experience
De la145 EUR
Helsinki: Winter Wonderland Hike
De la155 EUR
RedRib Helsinki Speedboat Tour
De la155 EUR
Helsinki: Guided Walking Tour with a Sociologist
De la48 EUR
Helsinki: Beautiful Canal Cruise
De la28 EUR
Helsinki: Archipelago Sightseeing Boat Tour
De la28 EUR
Helsinki: Archipelago Canal Cruise
De la28 EUR
National Park Hike & Smoke Sauna
De la165 EUR
Helsinki Evening Cruise
De la28 EUR
Vallisaari: Ferry to Fortress Island
De la10,9 EUR
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.