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Great weather. Great day
We had two different guides. One for the city in the morning and a different one for the ferry and island tour. Learned a lot And it was a beautiful day
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Price from
- $171 / person
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 329 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Helsinki Tour
Description
Discover Helsinki and Suomenlinna during this 5-hour tour. With a professional guide, visit Helsinki's most famous sites, including Sibelius Monument and Esplanade Park. Next, take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Island and continue your walking tour through Suomenlinna church, Jetty barracks and Dry dock, etc. Round-trip ferry tickets and pickup from central Helsinki are included. The tour will end at Market Square, you will have time to enjoy the local restaurants/cafe or shop on your own after the tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18–90)
- $171
- Child (ages 3–14)
- $149
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- $69
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
Visit Olympic stadium, look from outside the stadium. Take picture with flying Fin Paavo Nurmi.
Sibelius Monument
Visit Sibelius Park and Monument, you will also see one of the most famous Coffee shops near the park it. it decorated as a Finnish summer cottage.
The National Museum of Finland
Pass by National Museum of Finland
Parliament of Finland
Pass by the Parliament of Finland
Mannerheim Statue
Pass by Mannerheim Statue
Helsinki Central Railway Station
Pass by Helsinki Railway station.
Uspenski Cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki.
Helsinki Cathedral
Go inside the Helsinki Cathedral and take a close look of the biggest cathedral church in Finland.
Senate Square
See Senate Square and hear the history from your guide.
Old Market Hall
See the local's life from the old market hall.
Esplanadi Park
Walk through the Esplanadi Park and feel the life of locals.
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
After a lunch break, you will continue on a ferry from the Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses that sprawls across a series of six small islands.
What's included
Included
Transport by A/C coach or mini van
Both way ferry tickets to Suomenlinna
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up (selected hotels)
Not included
Hotel drop-off
Food and drinks
Any personal expense is not included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from selected hotels in city centre area. Please specify which hotel / accommodation that you stay, we will check the pick-up point that is the most convenient for you. The tour will end at Market Square, and you will have time to enjoy the local restaurants/cafe or shop on your own after the tour. :)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
329 reviews
How it compares in Helsinki
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 417 tours in Helsinki
- Starting price $171 is 44% below the typical $309 for tours of similar length in Helsinki
Excurgo comparison of 417 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
- Not recommended for traveler with walking issue.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour take?
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour cost?
Prices start at $171 per person for this Helsinki experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–14 pay from $149, adults from $171.
Can I cancel Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up from selected hotels in city centre area. Please specify which hotel / accommodation that you stay, we will check the pick-up point that is the most convenient for you. The tour will end at Market Square, and you will have time to enjoy the local restaurants/cafe or shop on your own after the tour. :) Pickup points include Hotel Helka, Scandic Helsinki Station.
What languages is Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 329 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Helsinki Tour.
Reviews(329)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Danielle is an exceptional tour guide! Love Helsinki!
Daniella was an excellent guide and made our experience in Helsinki fantastic! Her knowledge was extensive and her personality made our day so enjoyable! Highly recommend a tour with Daniella!
M
Nice but...
The Helsinki sightseeing tour started well, but the Suomenlinna part could have been much better. The guide provided very little information and mostly walked quickly from one point to another in silence. Overall, it was decent, but I expected more explanation and engagement during the fortress visit.
1 people found this helpful
A
Brilliant excursion
If you want to hear and see some of Helsinki's beautiful and historical sites, take this tour. Highlight of this activity is going to Soumennlinna. If you're into old forts and rich, interesting history, then this is for you. Having an extremely knowledgeable, perfectly English speaking, very pleasant guide adds to making it really worth. The ferry ride to and from Soumennlinna is very relaxing even if it's only about 10-15 mins. Good food and nice souvenir items on the port.
1 people found this helpful
J
Decent tour but weather was not helping
The tour was a bit rushed and, unfortunately, the rainy weather made it less enjoyable. Helsinki and Suomenlinna are interesting places, but I felt the tour could have been more engaging and better paced.
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C
First time to Helsinki.
Our guide, Daniela, was wonderful. She had so much knowledge which she so generously imparted and answered all questions asked, in great detail. It felt like touring with a friend. The group was small which was great and they were a lot of fun. On the down side, we felt the Helsinki part of the tour was quite brief, being sacrificed for the Suomenlinna tour. The latter was great but for first timers to Helsinki we would have liked more of the city sights than just a few stops and drive-bys. Finally, compared with other tours we've done of similar size participants and duration, this was a very overpriced tour.
1 people found this helpful
L
Average Experience, Too Expensive
The tour was okay, and the guide was good, but overall it felt quite average. There was also too much walking around Suomenlinna. At €300 for two people, I expected a more memorable experience and better value for money. Overall, too expensive for what was offered.
V
Great tour of Helsinki
We had a great time. Our guides Daniela and Rachel were full of information and provided a great overview of the history surrounding Finland and Helsinki.
1 people found this helpful
S
Great overview of the city's history
This was a great overview of the city and history of Helsinki. Our tour guides, Daniela and Rachel did an awesome job.
G
A nice city to visit. ...
A nice city to visit. We had an informative tour guide who made the experience more pleasant. Lots of places to see
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