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5 hours (approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
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Offered in: English
Overview
Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and Great Courtyard.
- Learn about Helsinki's history and culture through guided commentary
- Overview and orientation of the city, great for first-time visitors
- Scenic ferry ride to Suomenlinna Island
- Combine Helsinki city highlights with a Suomenlinna excursion
- See the main monuments and cultural landmarks of Helsinki
- Enjoy the sea view while taking ferry to Suomenlinna
- Learn the story of Suomenlinna sea fortress on a walking tour
- Hotel pick up and both ways ferry tickets are provided
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What's Included
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up (selected hotels)
Transport by A/C coach or mini van
Both way ferry tickets to Suomenlinna
Hotel drop-off
Food and drinks
Any personal expense is not included
Departure & Return
10:00 AM
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum passenger requirement applies. There is a possibility of cancellation or rescheduling if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of cancellation due to passenger requirement, you will be refunded fully.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Very important: Please select one of the following meeting point and send it to us by email after you made a booking. In this way your guide knows where to look for you.
- Please note that some sites might be closed on public holiday or weekend, we will show your other sites which is not in the visit list as complementary.
- Please note the departure schedule and and the route might be due to the site opening time.
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for traveler with walking issue.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY Helsinki Tour / Tallinn Tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "Asthaloy is a native of Finland so is very knowledgeable about the country but lived in the USA for a number of years so speaks English very well." See review
- "Wish it is a full day tour so we don’t have to rush going at slower pace to enjoy these places." See review
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Recommend this tour in Helsinki to see the best of everything
npiron
, Aug 2022
I had such a great time on this tour. It was the perfect mix of driving, walking- a little free time- a lot of history and we touched on all of the key places to see in Helsinki. The church within the rock (has a much longer and complicated name) was my favorite site followed by Suomenlinna. You do need a decent level of fitness for this tour and the walk in Suomenlinna is uneven and can be difficult at times.
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Great tour and great guide
VedikaJiandani
, Aug 2022
This is a great tour. Our tour guide Harry gave us a lot of information about the city throughout the tour. The first half of the tour was pretty easy with less walking but the final destination of Soumelina islands required considerable walking. Our guide never rushed us though and we went at a reasonable pace. We learned a lot about the city’s history and our guide answered all our questions. Highly recommend!
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Save your hard earned cash
Heidi_L
, Jul 2022
Very disappointing- don’t waste your hard earned cash in this activity. We didn’t learn anything other than what you might read in an encyclopedia, and the class is very much overpriced. The activities could have been so much more enjoyable, entertaining, and enlightening!
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Great tour of Helsinki
Cristina_M
, Jun 2022
Great tour; Cesar was amazing! He calls himself a history nerd and has something to say about everything and every historical event. He really made quite a difference on the tour!
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Lovely time
Petr_M
, May 2022
The tour was about 5hrs and covered all the important bits. As there were only 6 of us it was very relaxed and we felt like we got a great overview of the city, as well as Suomenlinna. Leticia was very pleasant and knowledgeable – would recommend her and the tour.
Helsinki is a super pleasant and lovely city – it did majorly help we had sun and blue skies for both days we were there!
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Tiiu was an incredibly...
Andrew_J
, May 2022
Tiiu was an incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable tour guide. We loved her energy and enthusiasm during our tour 10/10!
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1st Helsinki Visit
Karl_S
, May 2022
Guide was flexible and adapted to weather/openings/tour participants. Great for a 1st timer in Helsinki.
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Unique experience. Definitely a winner. Must do
PapazarAnat
, May 2022
Gives a fun and full view of the beautiful city. If you can, upgrade it to a private tour and ask for Lukas. He will provide you with every historical and contemporary information of Finland and Helsinki including all the sites you'll visit and more. As him being a hiking enthusiast, he will take you to a unique and memorable tour.
Response from Host , May 2022
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your recommendation and review. Our guide knows the best part of the city and we try our best to create a unique experience for our guests. We are so happy that we did it and you liked the tour.
Thank you very much for your review and we wish you have a nice summer:)
Best Regards,
Helsinki tour Team
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This was a great tour, we...
Melissa_T
, Mar 2022
This was a great tour, we saw so much and our tour guide was very informative! Very recommended to see all the major sites of Helsinki
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History, Culture, and Humor - a Great Mixture
Cynthia_L
, Dec 2021
I was very engaged by Cesar's in depth stories about the history of Finland, the backgrounds of its settlers and previous rulers, and the beauty of its architecture - unspoiled by the ravages of World War II. Cesar really brought to life the factors and people who have played such important parts in its development as an EU country with a pivotal position today as in earlier times in relationships among European and Russian countries. Plus his sense of humor really kept us laughing. Excellent tour.
Response from Host , Dec 2021
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The best of helsinki
Therese_D
, Oct 2021
My mother and I took this tour with Georg, who was a friendly, knowledgeable and perfect guide given his background! We saw all the highlights of Helsinki and had a good mix of walking and transportation across the city. Georg did a nice job explaining Finnish culture, the significance of the sights, and answering our questions throughout the visit. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the main attractions in Helsinki but only has a few hours!
Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your recommendation. Our guides love what they do and always make sure our customers have a great experience with us:) This tour covers all the must-see attractions in Helsinki, it is suitable for all the guests who have limited time or want to get an overview of Helsinki.
Thank you again for your review and recommendation, we really appreciated it!
Best Regards,
Helsinki Tour Team
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Excellent tour of Helsinki and Suominlinna by knowledgeable guide
Marsha_W
, Aug 2021
My wife and I, due to the reduced tourist travel during Covid 19, went on an unexpected private tour with a knowledgeable and interesting guide. Her knowledge of all the sites we visited was superb and we especially liked sharing lunch with her and getting to know more about her interesting personal history with Helsinki. Transportation in a great mini van was also great. Bring good walking shoes for the thorough tour of Suominlinna. Highly recommended by us!
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Helsinki highlights
Richard_Suzie
, Feb 2020
An excellent tour, even in winter. The lunch in the old market area on the water was great. The guide provided a superior commentary.
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Day well spent
zalenahsalani
, Jan 2020
Overall its a good tour. We had a great friendly and knowledgeable guide Ray. The Oodi Central Library is an interesting place. Suomenlinna is a beautiful island. Wish it is a full day tour so we don’t have to rush going at slower pace to enjoy these places.
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Excellent Tour!
Shelly N
, Nov 2019
Outstanding Guide & Worthwhile Sights
WaTraveler44
, Sep 2019
Our guide, Asthaloy, provided a most informative and enjoyable 5-hour tour of the Rock Church, the Sibelius Monument and the Suomenlinna Island. Asthaloy is a native of Finland so is very knowledgeable about the country but lived in the USA for a number of years so speaks English very well. He was prompt, polite and helpful. The three sights we visited were well worth seeing and we felt like the amount of time at each stop was adequate. I think we tour a bit slower than some (we’re in our 70s) but Asthaloy adjusted the timing to suit us. Highly recommend the tour and the guide.
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Adult Family group
PAMELA_T
, May 2019
Excellent experience. Guide knowledgeable, friendly and flexible for our needs. Van was safe and clean but noise of air conditioning blocked out some of the conversation when she was not using the microphone. Time in the market was good and offerings there of good quality.
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Great tour with Sharma
Cosmopolitan46
, Apr 2019
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
Jenny_B
, Apr 2019
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