Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
4.5
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
By Helsinki Tour
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Ages 0-90, max of 30 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up (selected hotels)
- Transport by A/C coach or mini van
- Both way ferry tickets to Suomenlinna
What's not included- Hotel drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Any personal expense is not included
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- 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.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46188P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Most travellers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46188P3
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Itinerary
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- 2Pass byThe National Museum of FinlandParliament of FinlandMannerheim StatueHelsinki Central Railway Station
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- Vacation247927776430 contributionsBeautiful day in HelsinkiA beautiful day in the winter wonderland Guide was too good and kept us informed regard each and everything The very sight of Porvoo river which was frozen was breathtaking We stoped at the houses nearby and landscapes Tour of Helsinki was also included just in a half dayWritten 8 February 2025
- southernNHKayaker0 contributionsEverything includedThis tour made everything easy. Picked up at our hotel, included ferry tickets, and guide and transportation waiting for us in Estonia. Also included transport back to ferry and then back to our hotel. Guide was knowledgable and interesting.Written 24 January 2025
- Kay G0 contributionsFantastic tour of Tallinn, Estonia!Wow!! What a fantastic tour we had in Tallinn, Estonia, from Helsinki! It was fabulous!! The transfers to and from our hotel were smooth and timely with very nice drivers. Our guide in Tallinn was knowledgeable, had excellent English, and a good sense of humor. Although the weather was challenging, our guide arranged for hot beverages and a warming stop at unique, cozy places with wonderful lunch recommendations at the end of the tour. The snow made the trip just that much more special! Outstanding, fantastic tour that we’ll always treasure!!Written 11 January 2025
- Jet5899470 contributionsVery good tour guideWe had a great tour guide who made our experience more enjoyable. Big shout out to Aneeq. Thank you. Made it great and helped us with everything we needed throughout the tripWritten 10 January 2025
- Compass119935002310 contributionsGreat experience with the tour guideBooking in advance was the best idea, ot includes skipping long queues, a personal guide which is very helpful as the place is big and can be overwhelming with big crowds, we got clear instructions whilst having the best day ever.We had a tour guide called Aneeq, he was so helpful and gave us the best possible experience. Thank you Aneeg !Written 26 December 2024
- Daydream554399764440 contributionsGreat experience!It was a very insightful tour! The guide, Darius, was very nice and knowledgeable. He shared a lot about the culture and history of Finland and Porvoo. We really enjoyed the trip and definitely learnt a lot.Written 24 December 2024
- 529leighd0 contributionsSANTA PARK A MUSTSANTA PARK IS AWESOME. THE ELVES WERE AMAZING & STAYED IN CHARACTER THROUGHOUT. 4 & A HALF HOURS & COULD HAVE STAYED LONGER. SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE IS OVER PRICED OVER RUN WITH SO MANY VISITORS. QUEUE TO SEE SANTA WOULD HAVE TAKEN OVER 3 HRS TO DO. STAFF IN SHOPS ETC VERY HELPFULWritten 29 November 2024
- vanessasE7900PC0 contributionsBest day trip!We had such a wonderful day, the tour was so well run, communication was excellent and we found it so easy to just relax and enjoy a marvellous family day in Tallinn, Tallinn is so beautiful I highly recommend this experience!Written 19 November 2024
- RizaJ_7310 contributionsMagical tour by TatianaTatiana, our guide, was wonderful! She did an excellent job showing us around Porvoo. Although it’s not peak season anymore and most shops were closed. We loved the Autumn colors and privacy.Written 22 October 2024
- Cruiser653058118600 contributionsHelsinki 2024This was a very enjoyable tour where we walked, used the tram and a bus to see the famous sights in Helsinki city centre. We we were very lucky with the weather and also we were the only ones on the tour . As a result we were able to ask as many questions as we wanted. Well worth the money and a great way to get aroundWritten 20 October 2024
- Guide123231408620 contributionsPorvoo in a dayThis turned out to be a private tour for my wife and I as we were the only ones involved. The guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Finland as a whole and Porvoo in particular. He had personal information on the various shops and cafes in town which made the tour even more enjoyable.Written 18 September 2024
- Inspire2435400 contributionsExcelent tour on PorvooWe went to Porvoo with Darius and we enjoyed It. He is very profesional and a kind person. We learned a lot about the country. I recomend It 100%Written 16 September 2024
- Ben9270 contributions‘There’s the cutest bridge which you walk across to the island.’It’s cost us €13 in a Bolt to get here from the city centre and I’m so glad we decided to visit. The weather was stunning and it was a Sunday so it was very busy with locals and tourists. There’s the cutest bridge which you walk across to the island. Once on the island there’s multiple sites to see and explore. There’s a beach, public swimming baths and a museum. They also have many wooden huts and log cabins which are rich with history and culture and they’re perfect for photo opportunities. If you’re travelling to Helsinki for the first time, I definitely suggest visiting Seusaari Island. Whether you use a bike, scooter or car, it’s well worth the visit. Overall, a stunning island with a perfect blend of nature and history. I’d definitely recommend!Written 12 September 2024
- davidsZ4237FQ0 contributionsA great way to see TallinnEverything was so well organised. From the moment the booking was made to the end of the day trip, it was so well planned. Our guide took us to places we wouldn’t have seen had we just walked around and knew her city well. Tallinn is a beautiful city. I can recommend the company and this tour.Written 1 September 2024
- JoanK8830 contributionsA great experienceWe had a wonderful trip with our superb guide from Lithuania. He was extremely intelligent, patient, and extremely intelligent. I learned a huge amount about the country and customs,of Finland as well as the city of Porvoo. Thank you for a wonderful,experience.Written 20 June 2024
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Chocolatte
Singapore284 contributions
My husband and I had a great time on this tour with our guide, Harry. He brought us to see the various important landmarks in Helsinki in the morning. It was a beautiful morning when we were there and the lights really brought out the beauty of the city. We visited the Christmas market and were given abit of free time to explore the market on our own, which was really nice. In the afternoon, Harry brought us to Suomenlinna, which is accessible via ferry from Helsinki Port. We had about an hour’s walking tour there and we loved the walk through falling snow and seeing the snowy landscape of Suomenlinna, which is kind of surreal and starkly beautiful. We enjoyed listening to Harry’s commentaries throughout the tour. He’s a great guide, very patient and engaging. Also he helped us and our group to take lots of lovely photos. A special mention: we were rather lost as to how to get back to our rental car. Harry went beyond his call of duty to help us find our way, which we appreciate loads.
All in all, we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Helsinki for the 1st time.
All in all, we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Helsinki for the 1st time.
Written 14 December 2022
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tkdmom321
Saint Louis, MO24 contributions
We spent 9 days in Nordic countries. This tour was hands down the best at communicating! A couple of examples:
-they messaged us with the address and a picture of the meeting spot, and that really helped because the picture was on one side of a corner and the address was on the other side. So that made it very clear where to go.
-they emailed, what's app, and texted with trip advisor/viator messaging. We met some ladies in Estonia who were talking the tour the next day and had the same experience with communicating!
Our tour guide (Leticia) was knowledgeable and very flexible with our interests and abilities. The fort (Suomellina) had a lot of walking. It was fine for me but someone not used to walking a lot might have to take things slower. She handled all the transportation. The sights were interesting and I felt we got a good well traveled native's experience. One highlight was she showed us one of the indoor food markets and gave us a quick tour, some tips and let us find some fun things to try on our own for lunch. If you watch Someone Feed Phil, Helsinki, it was the same market!
Highly recommend this tour!
-they messaged us with the address and a picture of the meeting spot, and that really helped because the picture was on one side of a corner and the address was on the other side. So that made it very clear where to go.
-they emailed, what's app, and texted with trip advisor/viator messaging. We met some ladies in Estonia who were talking the tour the next day and had the same experience with communicating!
Our tour guide (Leticia) was knowledgeable and very flexible with our interests and abilities. The fort (Suomellina) had a lot of walking. It was fine for me but someone not used to walking a lot might have to take things slower. She handled all the transportation. The sights were interesting and I felt we got a good well traveled native's experience. One highlight was she showed us one of the indoor food markets and gave us a quick tour, some tips and let us find some fun things to try on our own for lunch. If you watch Someone Feed Phil, Helsinki, it was the same market!
Highly recommend this tour!
Written 9 September 2023
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Ross H
Toronto, Canada182 contributions
Aug 2022
We did this tour in August 2022. We were a tour group of only two people plus the guide. The tour company made sure that we confirmed the meet up location in advance of the tour. On the day of the tour, Harry, our tour guide made sure we were prepared for variable weather conditions, and comfortable for the driven part of the tour to the Olympic Stadium, the Sibelius monument, Temppeliaukio Church, and Uspenski Cathedral. For the walking part of the tour in central Helsinki, we had plenty of time to stop, take pictures and ask questions. Harry did a good job making us feel at at ease during the tour and answered all of our questions about the sites. He was attentive to our requests and was able to spare an extra hour of his time at the end because we took some extra time for lunch.
This tour involves quite a bit of walking, so it's important to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for adverse weather conditions. One thing that might be an area for improvement is that I felt that we could have received more history commentary and context for the Suomenlinna sightseeing portion of the tour. On the whole, the best aspect of this tour was that it turned out to be a personal tour, and not part of a large group.
This tour involves quite a bit of walking, so it's important to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for adverse weather conditions. One thing that might be an area for improvement is that I felt that we could have received more history commentary and context for the Suomenlinna sightseeing portion of the tour. On the whole, the best aspect of this tour was that it turned out to be a personal tour, and not part of a large group.
Written 29 August 2022
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for your review:) We carefully designed this tour to visit the sites which are far from city center by vehicle and then visit attractions in the city center by walking since there aren't many suitable parking slots in each of the attractions in central Helsinki.
We really appreciate a lot that you wrote us a review in great detail so other guests can understand the tour better before they make bookings:)
Have a nice Autumn!
Best Regards,
Helsinki Tour Team
Written 29 October 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
LaRee
10 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
For the cost of this activity, we hoped to learn more than information that could be read from an basic encyclopedia page about Finland.
There is so much that could be done to bring these places to life- the bus driver knew how to tell a story- he should have run the tour.
As nice as our guide was, this tour should be led by someone who really knows Helsinki “inside and out,” and can make the stories come alive for visitors. When a guide walks several feet ahead of a group, he/she misses out on the questions group members might ask. Be excited to share, prepare, and engage with your audience- I’m sure there is much to tell, and this trip fell very short of the mark.
Very disappointing.
There is so much that could be done to bring these places to life- the bus driver knew how to tell a story- he should have run the tour.
As nice as our guide was, this tour should be led by someone who really knows Helsinki “inside and out,” and can make the stories come alive for visitors. When a guide walks several feet ahead of a group, he/she misses out on the questions group members might ask. Be excited to share, prepare, and engage with your audience- I’m sure there is much to tell, and this trip fell very short of the mark.
Very disappointing.
Written 13 July 2022
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MARICHU G
13 contributions
Our guide Leticia was awesome. She was like a history teacher. The city tour was great since it was done by bus and we did not have to walk too much. She even provided restroom breaks. Suomenlinna is a must. It was indeed a fortress to protect Helsinki, very well preserved and still a living community. Great tour!!!
Written 9 August 2024
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Louise W
New York City, NY4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We were on a tour with Sanna. She did a great job touring us around, despite the rainy and cold weather. She was very knowledgeable on the sites and history of Helsinki, and gave us tips of what else was going on in the city that weekend. A good overview of the city and Suomenlinna! Would have enjoyed learning and doing more, but that would require a full day rather than a 5 hour tour. It went fast!
Written 28 February 2024
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Dennis M
4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This was an excellent introduction to Helsinki and gave us a good insight into the character of Finland and the Finnish people. The tour company was the epitome of professional - contacting me multiple times prior to the trip to confirm all details, bringing raincoats for my family (didn’t need them on our beautiful day), as customizing the tour to our interests.
Our guide Harry was punctual, personable, knowledgeable, and showed an interest in all our family members.
One of the best run tours I have taken in Europe.
Highest Recommendation.
Our guide Harry was punctual, personable, knowledgeable, and showed an interest in all our family members.
One of the best run tours I have taken in Europe.
Highest Recommendation.
Written 14 July 2022
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for your recommendation. We are happy that you had a great experience with us and think this is one of the best tours you had in Europe:)
Every one of us is professional in this area and we wish to show the best of Helsinki to our guests :)
We really appreciate your recommendation and we wish you and your family have good summer!
Best Regards,
Helsinki Tour Team
Written 24 July 2022
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Hada
Santiago, Chile10 contributions
We had a lot of fun. Leticia, our guide, explained some of the history of Helsinki to us and was very friendly. The ferry trip was perfect and the time spent visiting the points of interest in the city and the fortress was very well distributed.
Absolutely recommended.
Absolutely recommended.

Written 2 March 2024
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Buhariwalla
Mumbai, India40 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Our 20 days trip to Finland Norway and Iceland began with our day tour in Helsinki with guide Harry of Helsinki Tours. Very knowledgeable about the history and Geography of the city Harry took us to monument like white church, govt. palace, Uspensky Cathedral. Harry told us the stories about the Russian and Swedish past, took us to old market, a mix of old and new in the city. Park showing the great son of music was our tour highlight.
We had a wonderful experience.
We are thankful to tour company and Harry our guide in making our day trip enjoyable on our first day outing.
We had a wonderful experience.
We are thankful to tour company and Harry our guide in making our day trip enjoyable on our first day outing.
Written 14 October 2024
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Dev
Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 contributions
This was a tour that I had being waiting for a very long time. Apparently it was only me and my family for the tour so it was like a private tour. The tour that we had was good enough but because of the tour guide our expectations went low and we didn't enjoy it 100%. Our tour guide (though gave us all the information and took us to different places) was always in a rush and rushing us as well as if she just wanted to finish the tour fast. She would be running away and rushing us while we were taking pictures around the city like she wasn't giving us time for photo's. Because of this I have rating of 3/5.
Written 25 December 2021
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Dear Customer,
We are so sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the tour 100% due to the tour schedule that guests need to follow. On our tour, there are around 30-40 mins break for customers to spend time on their time, like taking more photos or having a cafe break. Besides this, we always reserve customers enough time to take photos on-site, we understand this might be not enough for some customers who really like to take lots of photos or a professional photographer who wish to capture the most beautiful photo on the sites. We wish customers can understand this since this is originally a shared group tour.
After investigating with the tour guide, we understand that the tour starts a bit late than the scheduled time. The reason is the guide wishes you to finish the breakfast peacefully and have enough time to change more suitable winter clothes since it is very important to dress up warm in this winter season. During the tour, there wasn't enough time to take a break due to the schedule being a bit behind and the guide wanted to show you all the other attractions when they are still open. Please understand that some of the attractions have their own opening time, the attractions might be closed if we can not reach there on time. The tour guide understands that you love Helsinki and like to take many photos, so the tour was ended 40 mins later than the scheduled time.
We are so sorry that the guide should have communicated more clearly at the beginning of the tour the schedule of the tour instead of letting you feel there is a rush during the tour. In each attraction the guide should communicate more clearly about how long time we are going to spend on the attraction and how much time is for the photo shoot, this will allow customers to have a clear idea of the schedule. Thank you for your feedback, we have taken this feedback to our quality control process.
Have a nice winter!
Best Regards,
Helsinki Tour Team
Written 10 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
I am interested in this day tour in Helsinki. I plan to take a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and will arrive at Helsinki ferry terminal at 8:15 am. And I have to take a return ferry to Tallinn, Estonia on the same day at 3:15 pm.
Questions:
- What time will this tour start and what time will it finish ?
- Do you have any pick-up and drop-off at the ferry terminal with Eckero Line ?
Thanks for your response.
Written 23 August 2022
My one day tour of Helsinki was set up through "Travel Local" formally "trip.me". It started with me being picked up at the hotel where I was staying at 0900 local time. Based on your departure time you could complete the Helsinki tour, but miss the tour to the island. For complete information I would contact "Travel Local" and se what they could do for me. Their local representative is Tara.
Written 24 August 2022
Sage B
Espoo, Finland
Greetings, 2 questions: Can you pick up from the Scandic Avia Congress location? What time does the tour finish in the afternoon?
Written 24 July 2022
They have a few designated pick up spots, and they don’t pick a customer up in other spots. The tour is done by around 4:00pm.
Written 24 July 2022
Hi, 2 of us arrive on Friday, 9-10-21, on Oceania. Will you know where to pick us up?
Written 22 August 2021
Our shop the Ovation leaves Helsinki at 2, so this tour is a bit too long for us at 5 hours, correct? Thank you.
Written 27 May 2019
We finished up around 330. But you might contact them to see if they can do a special tour for you. Nice people
Written 28 May 2019
Do you pick up cruise ship passengers?
Written 25 March 2019
Helsinki Tour
Helsinki, Finland
Dear Customer, Yes we do have the pick up from ship passengers, please see our shore excursion products. Please book the tour and write email to us abour your arriving ship so we know where to pick you up, thank you.
Written 23 April 2019
I have questions about arriving via Cruise ship (Azamara) at 9am and where best to meet. I don't know where the cruise port is in relation to the pickup hotels mentioned or if there is enough time to get to them. I wish they had a way to contact the tour providers directly on here.
Written 8 March 2019
Helsinki Tour
Helsinki, Finland
Dear Customer, could you please let us know which date are you going to arrive in Helsinki? Have you booked our tour, we could check whether your booking has confirmed or not?
Written 23 April 2019
Hi I am looking at going on the tour on the 18th March, I have a flight from the airport at 1700 - what time will the tour finish? Would I be able to get to the airport by 1400? Thanks Jo
I am not a robot
Written 4 March 2019
Hi I would like to do this tour on Monday 18th Feb, my flight leaves at 1700, would I be able to get to the airport by 1400?
Written 4 March 2019
I'm arriving Royal Carribean at 7am Aug 6 - ship leaves at 3pm. Your start and end times need to jive with transfers to my dock. Is it feasible?
Written 25 February 2019
Helsinki Tour
Helsinki, Finland
Dear Customer, yes we can pick you up from your harbor and if there is no another customer we can make a private tour for you(mean pick up and drop off according to your timetabel):)
Written 23 April 2019
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