Weekend Breaks in Helsinki from London and Manchester
Helsinki is an ideal weekend break destination
Prices from £259 per person
For those who are keen shoppers, Helsinki offers an interesting choice of boutiques and open-air markets. Diversity in restaurants and the sociable opening hours of bars and clubs guarantee that there will be plenty of entertainment until early hours.
Helsinki is also a perfect holiday destination for families; it is clean, safe and on a small scale with many car-free areas in the city centre. Short ferry trip through beautiful scenery brings you to Korkeasaari zoo, and Linnanmäki fun fair will keep the younger visitors happy. Ask our experienced staff for more hints on what to do and where to go!
Helsinki is an ideal weekend break destination – friendly, lively and welcoming. It is easy to explore on foot as everything is within easy reach – it is a beautiful city on a human scale.
Package prices
From £259 /adult (when two adults sharing)
We have a wide range of hotels in Helsinki. They range from ultra-modern to classic styles. View our selected hotels and rates here (pdf)
What is included in the price?
- Blue 1 scheduled flights from / to London Heathrow (Terminal 3)
- Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (based on two adults sharing). Child prices apply when only one extra bed per room is required. Please contact us for other child rates.
- Airport taxes, passenger fees and VAT on accommodation
Optional extras
Helsinki Card
The Helsinki Card is a handy, economical way to make the most of your visit in Helsinki. Provided with the complete guidebook and excellent maps, free travel on public transport (trams, metro, busses, train, boats to islands) and free entrance to all major sights and museums you will be well equipped to get the most out of your stay.
The Helsinki Card offers also great value discounts e.g. on the Finnair airport bus -30%, tours out of town, tours to Tallinn and Lapland, restaurants, concerts, opera, sports, sauna, rentals etc.
The card includes:
- Free entry to all major sights and over 50 museums
- Unlimited travel on public transport within the city
- Free travel and all entries to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
- Free travel and entry to Helsinki Zoo
- Free Audio City Tour daily (worth 25 €)
- Free surprise gift at the Stockmann´s department store
- Helsinki Card Guide Book with maps and complete information
Helsinki Card prices:
24 hours: £33 /adult, £12 /child 7-16 yrs
48 hours: £39 /adult, £15 /child 7-16 yrs
72 hours: £48 /adult, £17 /child 7-16 yrs
The prices include VAT. Children under 7 years are free of charge in most sights and museums and travel free on public transport.
Sightseeing tour in Helsinki
This 1 hour 45 min coach tour takes in the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki, and includes entrance to the Temppeliaukio Church and stop at the Sibelius Monument.
Price: £25.00 per person
Sea Life
Sea Life wants to offer visitors an adventurous learning experience and wake the desire to protect seas and animals. Sea Life offers the possibility to experience the wonders of underwater miracles by creating as natural as possible living environments for the creatures of the exhibition. Visitors will have a unique experience with over 40 exiting and interesting aquariums.
Price: £15.00 per person
Day trip cruise through the islands of Gulf of Finland (June, July and August – Sundays only)
Come on board of the Czar’s summer ship cruising through the islands of the Gulf of Finland. Departure from Helsinki at 9am, visit to Jussarö with guided walk, arrival at Tammisaari at 6.15 pm. After guided walk in Tammisaari, return to Helsinki by coach. Price includes the cruise, buffet lunch onboard, cruise program onboard, guided walking tours in Jussarö and Tammisaari and bus transfer from Tammisaari to Helsinki.
Prices in June & August: £77 /adult, £39 /child 5-15 yrs, £14 /child 0-5 yrs
Prices in July: £83 /adult, £41 /child 5-15 yrs, £14 /child 0-5 yrs
Day trip to Tallinn
A day trip to Estonian capital Tallinn by cruiser. 4 hours in Tallinn (2,5 hours on Sundays)
Price: £32.00 per person
Airport transfers
Book your airport transfers in advance. Prices start from £17.00 one-way for 1 – 2 passengers.
