Estonia, Finland · City Tours

4-Day Helsinki and Tallinn Sightseeing Tour with Suomenlinna

4 Days Round trip from Helsinki Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore two Baltic capital cities, Helsinki and Tallinn
  • 02 Enjoy a tram ride in Helsinki and a round-trip ferry journey
  • 03 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna
  • 04 Discover Helsinki's Olympic Stadium and Sibelius Monument
  • 05 Walk through Esplanade Park and the Helsinki Design District
  • 06 See Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenskin Cathedral, and the Rock Church
  • 07 Tour Tallinn's medieval old town and Town Hall
  • 08 View the Medieval City Wall and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Embark on a 4-day vacation through the Baltic capitals of Helsinki and Tallinn, exploring famous monuments, UNESCO sites, and holy churches. In Helsinki, visit the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Uspenskin Cathedral, and Helsinki Cathedral, and enjoy a tram ride through the city. Continue with the Helsinki Design District and a ferry trip to the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna sea fortress. In Tallinn, discover the medieval old town, including Tallinn Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and St Nicholas' Church.

During your walking tour, learn about the site's eventful history and see some of Suomenlinna's main attractions, such as Suomenlinna Church, Jetty Barracks, and the Great Courtyard.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tallinn, Helsinki
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Helsinki Highlights by Tram

  • Upon arrival in Helsinki, connect with your tour guide and start the program.
  • Take the tram to the Olympic Stadium, which finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020.
  • Then, visit the Sibelius Monument to witness the inspirations of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
  • Next, head to the three famous churches of Finland: the Rock Church, Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspenskin Cathedral.
  • Walk through beautiful Esplanade Park, hear the story of the Amanda Statue from your guide, and meet the statue at the end of the park.
  • Afterwards, go into the Old Market Hall, a traditional 19th-century market hall selling fresh local delicacies, and experience its cheerful atmosphere.
2
Day 02

Design District and Suomenlinna

  • Go on a guided walking tour of the Helsinki Design District in the morning.
  • In the afternoon, continue by ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses and sprawls across a series of six small islands.
  • During your walking tour, learn about the site's eventful history and see some of Suomenlinna's main attractions, such as Suomenlinna Church, Jetty Barracks, and the Great Courtyard.
3
Day 03

Tallinn Medieval Old Town Excursion

  • Take a round-trip ferry to Tallinn and enjoy a guided tour of the medieval old town.
  • Walk through Tallinn's old town to see the main city square and Tallinn Town Hall, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral "Dome Church", the Medieval City Wall "The Walls of Tallinn", St Olaf's Church (Oleviste Church), and St Nicholas' Church (Niguliste Museum) from the outside.
4
Day 04

Free Time in Helsinki

After breakfast at the hotel, explore Helsinki in your free time.

Tour ends.

Suomenlinna sea fortress, Sibelius Monument, Tallinn Town Hall

Where this trip takes you

Suomenlinna sea fortress, Sibelius Monument, Tallinn Town Hall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Helsinki 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Welcome gift: HSL public transportation 4-day pass
  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Helsinki city center for 4 days/3 nights
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • 3-hour Helsinki highlights city tour by tram
  • 3-hour Helsinki Design District walking tour
  • Round-trip ferry and guided tour of the World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna
  • Round-trip ferry and guided tour in Tallinn
  • Entrance fee
  • English-speaking European tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Any personal expenses
  • Lunch and dinner

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes and shoes
  • In summer, a light coat or cardigan and an umbrella, just in case
  • In winter, a scarf and hat

Know before you go

  • This tour is unavailable on certain days: December 19th-31st, 2021; January 1st and 2nd, 2022.
  • Sightseeing spots will be arranged according to the seasons and the opening hours of each site.
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your accommodation in Helsinki
Tour start
Helsinki, Finland
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Helsinki.

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