5-Hour Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour by Ferry

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy round-trip ferry rides to and from Suomenlinna
• 02 Offer your prayers at Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral
• 03 Worship at Suomenlinna Church
• 04 Sightsee the Sibelius Monument and Olympic Stadium
• 05 Stroll through the Old Market Hall and Esplanade Park
• 06 Explore Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and vast sea fortress
• 07 Visit the Jetty Barracks and Great Courtyard in Suomenlinna

Explore Helsinki's famous monuments, holy churches, and waterfront landmarks on this sightseeing excursion through the Finnish capital. Visit highlights including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral before continuing by round-trip ferry to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest sea fortresses. On the island, discover its eventful history and visit key sights such as Suomenlinna Church.

Explore Helsinki's famous monuments, holy churches, and waterfront landmarks on this sightseeing excursion through the Finnish capital.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Helsinki

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Helsinki Highlights and Suomenlinna Guided Tour

• Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel at around 10 am to start the tour.
• Begin by visiting the city's cultural landmarks and historical monuments, including the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old Market Hall, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral.
• Listen to the city's stories along the way and make several stops for photos at the top attractions.
• Then, take a 30-40 minute lunch break.
• After that, continue by ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses, sprawling across a series of six small islands.
• Learn about the site's eventful history and see some of Suomenlinna's main attractions, such as Suomenlinna Church, the Jetty Barracks, and the Great Courtyard.
• Finally, end the tour at Helsinki Market Square.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Hotel pick-up (selected hotels)
• Round-trip ferry
• Transport by A/C coach or minivan

What's Not Included

• Any personal expense

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and shoes.
• In the summer, a light coat or a cardigan and an umbrella.
• In wintertime, warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat.

Know before you go

• An adult must accompany children.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Helsinki, Finland

Tour start

Helsinki, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.