Helsinki: City Highlights 1.5-Hour Archipelago Cruise

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Activity provider:
Stromma Finland Oy Ab
Helsinki: City Highlights 1.5-Hour Archipelago Cruise
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
313 reviews

Take a boat ride along the urban shorelines of Helsinki and cruise through residential areas, summer terraces, beach cafés, and parks of Helsinki.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Audio guide included
English, Finnish, German, Swedish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Christopher – United Kingdom

Very good value for money. Enjoyed the trip even more as we arrived at an earlier time and managed to take an earlier trip. Thank you staff for being flexible.

5
5 out of 5 stars
O
Orestes – United States

The tour of the Helsinki Bay was very thorough and took us by several of the many islands on the bay.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Stromma - Helsinki Sightseeing by boat

  • Kaivopuisto

    Pass by

  • Pohjoinen Uunisaari

    Pass by

  • Sirpalesaari

    Pass by

  • Liuskasaari

    Pass by

  • Harakka

    Pass by

  • Särkkä

    Pass by

  • Suomenlinna

    Pass by

  • Vasikkasaari

    Pass by

  • Kruunuvuorenranta

    Pass by

  • Kulosaari

    Pass by

  • Kulosaari

    Pass by

  • Mustikkamaa, Helsinki

    Pass by

  • Sompasaari

    Pass by

  • Helsinki Zoo

    Pass by

  • Katajanokka

    Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    Stromma - Helsinki Sightseeing by boat

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

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Highlights

  • Enjoy the views of Helsinki’s beautiful shorelines and diverse architecture
  • See the different districts of Helsinki by the sea
  • Sit back and relax while enjoying refreshments bought from the boat café

Full description

Get introduced to the urban shorelines of Helsinki on the City Highlights tour. See summer terraces, beach cafés, and beautiful parks during the cruise. Admire both old and new city architecture. Pass by the many residential areas and districts of Helsinki by boat.

The route includes popular sights like Suomenlinna, Korkeasaari Zoo and the ice breakers. Along the route, see interesting urban areas like Kaivopuisto park and the classy harbor area of Merisatama.

View the city’s diverse architecture like the Jugend buildings of Eira as well as the modern residential districts of Kruunuvuorenranta and Kalasatama. Learn about these sights from recorded commentary via loudspeakers in Finnish, English, German and Swedish. Written information available in 12 languages: English, German, Swedish, Estonian, Chinese, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese & Russian.

You can buy coffee, ice cream or a Finnish pulla (sweet bun) from the boat café. Enjoy the sea breeze and amazing views on a large sun deck or get cozy inside and admire the views through the boat's big windows.

Includes

  • Boat cruise in Helsinki archipelago
  • Recorded commentary in 4 languages
  • Written information in 12 languages
  • Refreshments on board

Meeting point

Market Square, Kolera-allas. Look for the YELLOW SIGHTSEEING flags.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The commentary on the boat is through a loudspeaker and not headphones
  • This tour will take place rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 313 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Christopher – United KingdomJune 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Very good value for money. Enjoyed the trip even more as we arrived at an earlier time and managed to take an earlier trip. Thank you staff for being flexible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Orestes – United StatesSeptember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour of the Helsinki Bay was very thorough and took us by several of the many islands on the bay.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jussi – FinlandJuly 16, 2024 – Verified booking
A great View of the city - beautiful surroundings and a steady ride. 👍🏻

Product ID: 400880

Activity provider:
Stromma Finland Oy Ab

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