Helsinki by Bicycle
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Port
Helsinki, Finland
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$89.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore Helsinki by bike. Your guide will meet you directly at the ship and assist you with your bike, helmet and any necessary adjustments. After listening to a safety briefing, you're ready to head off into the Finnish capital.
Being relatively flat, Helsinki is a wonderful city to explore by bicycle. Pass the exclusive waterfront homes of diplomats and Kaivopuisto Park with its panoramas of Suomenlinna Island Fortress. Pedal along the scenic, traffic-free waterfront to the monument at Sibelius Park.
Hop back on your bike and continue through Töölö Bay for more great views of the city, the Opera House and 19th-century wooden houses. Then, head to Eastern Harbor to look over to Katajanokka Island -- the site of the gold-domed Uspenski Cathedral.
Dismount at Market Square and walk your bike as you browse among the colorful mounds of cloudberries, lingonberries and crafts from all over Finland. From here, it is only a short distance back to the pier.
Notes:
Participants must be competent cyclists and feel confident on a bicycle. Suitable for physically fit guests. Distance covered is approximately 10 miles. Terrain includes mostly flat paved and gravel cycle paths with some undulations and one gentle incline. A helmet is provided and must be worn. Minimum age is 10 years. Minimum height is 5 feet (152cm). Bottled water included. Wear walking or sports shoes. Dress in layers. Bring rain gear in a backpack. Tour is available only on select sailings. Tour operates rain or shine but may be canceled by the operator in the event of extremely bad weather or unsuitable conditions.