4-Day Helsinki and Porvoo Tour with Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the Olympic Stadium and the Sibelius Monument
• 02 Marvel at the Rock Church, Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspenskin Cathedral
• 03 Visit Suomenlinna, the UNESCO World Heritage sea fortress
• 04 Admire the architecture of Porvoo Old Town

Explore Helsinki's standout landmarks over four days, from the Olympic Stadium and Sibelius Monument to the Rock Church, Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspenskin Cathedral. Stroll through the Helsinki Design District, visit the Old Market Hall, and take a ferry to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO-listed sea fortress spread across six islands. Continue to the medieval Old Town of Porvoo to admire its well-preserved architecture and Porvoo Cathedral. The tour also includes free time to enjoy Helsinki at your own pace before departure.

Stroll through the Helsinki Design District, visit the Old Market Hall, and take a ferry to Suomenlinna, the UNESCO-listed sea fortress spread across six islands.

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 Porvoo, Helsinki

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Helsinki Highlights by Tram

• Arrive and check in at a 3-star hotel in the very centre of Helsinki city on your own. Your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to begin the Helsinki highlights guided tram tour.
• Take the tram to the Olympic Stadium, which has just completed its renovation and reopened to the public in 2020.
• Then, visit the Sibelius Monument to witness the inspirations of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
• In addition, visit the three most famous churches in Finland: the Rock Church, Helsinki Cathedral, and Uspenskin Cathedral.
• Walk through the beautiful Esplanade Park, where your guide will tell you the story of the Amanda Statue before you meet the statue at the end of the park.
• Go into the Old Market Hall, the traditional 19th-century market hall selling fresh local delicacies, and experience its cheerful atmosphere.

2

Day 02

Design District Walk and Suomenlinna Excursion

• Go on a guided walking tour of the Helsinki Design District in the morning.
• After a lunch break, continue by ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses, sprawling 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 and the Jetty Barracks Great Courtyard.
• Afterwards, return to Helsinki Market Square.

3

Day 03

Day Tour to Porvoo Old Town

• After breakfast at the hotel, visit the popular old town of Porvoo by bus. Porvoo Old Town is a popular tourist destination, famous for its well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century buildings and the 15th-century Porvoo Cathedral. It is recognized as historically and culturally significant as one of the National Landscapes of Finland.
• Have around 40 minutes to explore the lovely cafes, restaurants, and small shops in Porvoo Old Town on your own.
• After that, the tour bus will head back to Helsinki. The tour will end at Senate Square, and you can spend your afternoon in the city centre.

4

Day 04

Free Time in Helsinki

• On the last day, you will have some free time to explore Helsinki a bit more before your departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

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 centre 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 in Suomenlinna
• Round-trip eco-friendly inter-city bus and guided day tour to Porvoo
• Entrance fee
• English-speaking Helsinki tour guide

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses
• Lunch and dinner
• Optional transfer service is available for an extra fee.

What to bring

• Please make sure your phone is on during the tour day.
• Printed booking confirmation and e-tickets are both accepted.
• We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
• In summer, the weather may change rapidly. It is a good idea to bring a light coat or cardigan and an umbrella, just in case.
• In winter, warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat are recommended, as the temperature can be as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
• It is recommended that you have travel insurance because, in the very unlikely event of an accident, health care costs may be high.

Know before you go

• The schedule may be adjusted according to your arrival and departure time. For example, if you arrive in the evening on the first day, the highlight city tour may be shifted to the morning of the second day.
• 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.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.
• 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.