Helsinki & Suomenlinna: City Highlights Tour with Ferry Ride
Overview
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Discover Helsinki in comfort on this guided tour of Finland’s vibrant capital. Travel by spacious van as your guide leads you through Helsinki’s most iconic landmarks, sharing insights into Finnish history and culture along the way. Highlights include visits to Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Olympic Stadium, and the 18th-century Suomenlinna Fortress—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—offering you an essential Helsinki experience.
- Convenient tour includes comfortable van transportation between sights.
- Experience Helsinki’s top sights in approximately five hours.
- Learn about Finland’s rich history and culture from your knowledgeable guide.
- Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to the historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress in Helsinki’s harbor.
- At Suomenlinna, we include a tasting of Finnish favorites like salmiac, blueberry juice, and Karl Fazer chocolate — our own Willy Wonka.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Finland’s weather can change quickly, so we suggest packing a light jacket and umbrella in Summer. In Winter, temperatures may drop to -25°C, so warm coats, scarves, hats, and gloves are a must. We also recommend travel insurance for a worry-free trip.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Central Library Oodi
Oodi is Helsinki’s stunning central library, opened in 2018. Known for its striking modern architecture, Oodi is more than just a library—it’s a vibrant community hub offering books, creative spaces, a cinema, café, and panoramic city views. Located opposite Parliament House, Oodi has quickly become a symbol of Finnish innovation, learning, and open culture.
Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium, opened in 1938 and designed by Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti, is Finland’s largest stadium and a landmark of functionalist architecture. It famously hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics and remains a major venue for sports and events after its latest renovation in 2020.
What‘s Included
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress: Round-Trip Ferry & Guided Tour
Helsinki City Highlights by A/C Coach or Mini Van
Hotel Pick-up (Selected Hotels)
Guide English - Spanish
Uspenski/Helsinki Cathedral Tickets
Tasting of Finnish Favorites Flavours.
Flexible timing options for Customers travelling on same day.
Food and Drinks
Personal Expenses
Not a Private Tour (Shared)
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Helsinki & Suomenlinna: City Highlights Tour with Ferry Ride
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Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Swedish and Finnish.
calzadom2026,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much history surrounding Finland. From hunters tribes living in the old days to becoming part of the Kingdom of Sweden, and nowadays the Happiest country in the world.
Helsinki experience in winter
Christine P,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly which made the tour an enjoyable experience. A small group which was perfect.
Pleasant day despite the bitter cold weather.
699jocelynj,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was a friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend a day with him. We hit all the highlights and learned a lot.
Trip to Fortress Suomenlinna
E7213FTmichelleh,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sergio was amazing 🤩 Telling us all about the history and culture. The Germans, Swedish and the war. Telling us history of the fortress, information about the Dry Dock being the oldest, operational dry dock in the world 🌎. Ferry ride was great, hearing the ferry cut the ice as we travelled through the water. Last stop was cafe to taste some sweets and have some blueberry juice. Then we had some time to browse the souvenirs. A wonderful tour ❤️
The tour was paced very...
Jessica G,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was paced very well. Slow enough to keep up but never lagging. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. There were well planned breaks for restrooms and food.
Great tour.
Thomas H,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Sergio was amazing for the whole day, he was very knowledgeable in Helsinki’s history and the sights. All of the sites were great to visit to get an idea of Helsinki’s history.
Excellent half day tour
gisellecL4162YW,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant half day tour. We were lucky with the weather. We visited many iconic landmarks in Helsinki, had a lunch break, abd took a ferry to the Fortress. Everything nice!
Very interesting
Ana G,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this excursion with Sergio as our guide. Extraordinary. It was just me and my friend. He picked us up at the apartment. A 10 out of 10.
Great tour!
Natalia I,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the Helsinki & Suomenlinna City Tour with Sergio as the guide, and I really enjoyed it. He knows the city inside out and you can tell he genuinely cares about its history and culture. That enthusiasm comes through in the way he explains things — it makes you want to learn more. Sergio gave a great mix of historical background and little details about everyday life in Helsinki today. It was very informative and easy to follow. I’d definitely recommend this tour, and Sergio in particular, to anyone who wants a clear and engaging introduction to the city.
The reed
C4308DEdarioc,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Helsinki and Suomenlinna was the rod, super cool to catch the top of the city and its history. We saw the cathedral, the flea market and the monument to Sibelius, then we stuck a ferry ride to the fortress of Suomenlinna, where the guide released a lot of interesting facts and good vibes about its military and cultural past. Organized luxury and very cool, I highly recommend it to anyone who comes to Helsinki.
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