Your guide will meet you at the pier and introduce you to your Jopo bike. A unisex bicycle without gears and using pedal brakes, the Jopo is a breeze to ride. After making adjustments and listening to safety instructions, you will be ready to cycle into the Finnish capital.

As the city is relatively flat, Helsinki is an ideal place to explore by bike. Traveling over mostly dedicated cycling paths, you will encounter views of the city that many visitors never experience.

Pass the marina and a residential area before pedaling along the scenic traffic-free waterfront area that leads to Helsinki’s main city beach, Hietaranta.

Take a break at a popular local outdoor café overlooking the sea. Sip a coffee and enjoy a Finnish cinnamon bun while enjoying the ambiance. Continue along the waterfront to Sibelius Park and pause at one of Helsinki’s most popular tourist sites, the monument dedicated to Finland’s world-famous composer, Jean Sibelius.

Back on your bike, follow your guide through the residential district of Töölö to the waterfront of Töölö Bay. Here, you will admire views of the city, as well as enjoy close-up looks at the new Opera House and the decorative wooden villas dating from the 19th century.

In the distance, you will see Finlandia Hall, the National Museum and the Parliament as you continue to the eastern side of the city, passing more waterfront parks and mixed residential areas.

Arriving at the eastern harbor, stop to appreciate views of Katajanokka Island, which is the summer home of the Finnish Icebreaker fleet and location of the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, an architectural marvel boasting 13 golden onion domes.

At the Market Square, you will walk your bike to safely enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the city’s most popular tourist areas. As you leave the Old City Harbor, stop to gaze at the varying skyline, dominated by the Lutheran Cathedral, City Hall and the Presidential Palace, all the more dramatic with the bustling harbor and market in the foreground.

Next, pass the exclusive waterfront properties, home to many diplomats and embassies, see beautiful Kaivopuisto Park and admire views of the impressive Suomenlinna Island Fortress.

Venture past the small boat marina of Merisatama before arriving at the pier and your Crystal ship, where your invigorating introduction to this lovely Baltic city concludes.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen

GET OUR 2025-26 BALTICS & NORTHERN EUROPE BROCHURE