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From Helsinki: Ferry Ride to Suomenlinna & Walking Tour

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From Helsinki: Ferry Ride to Suomenlinna & Walking Tour
4.2807016 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.2807016 out of 5 stars
171 reviews
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Experience a ferry ride from Helsinki to Suomenlinna and back, and a guided walking tour in English by a certified guide. Explore this fortress island and discover its history and cultural relevance.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Karen – Australia

it was lovely. the tour component was only and hour - potentially would be better to be longer duration. or at least option of a longer duration.

G
Gillian – Australia

Very informative but not overwhelming for someone with no prior knowledge.

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Highlights

  • Short walking distances, ferry stops next to tour starting point
  • Authorised guide takes you around the fortress island, no. 1 must-see in Finland
  • After the tour, discover the island at your own pace or head back right away

Full description

Our company brings you to the fortress island of Suomenlinna which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the number 1 must-see tourist attraction of Finland with its historical sea fortress and lovely museums and restaurants.

This ticket includes a guided walking tour by an authorised guide. The tour in English takes you around the fortress islands through the centuries, presenting the main sights and the key events in the history of the fortress, offering interesting perspectives on the Finnish history and history of Northern Europe. The duration of the ferry ride is about 20-25 minutes. The duration of the tour is about 1 hour. After the tour you can explore the island at your own pace and/or head back to the Market Square with the next ferry. Departure frequency of 30 minutes.

Vessels leave from Helsinki Market Square, "Keisariluodonlaituri"-pier (which is next to the Korkeasaari zoo pier). Watch out for FRS Finland signs. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beer on our sun deck and let yourself be pampered by our friendly staff. The museum where the tour starts is right next to the pier at the island. You will meet your guide there. Only our vessels bring you right next to the museum without long walking distances.

Includes

  • Return transportation from Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna
  • Guided 1-hour walking tour
  • Authorized Suomenlinna guides.
  • Entry to Lonna Island
  • Food and drink onboard available for purchase.

Meeting point

Make your way to the Keisariluodonlaituri-pier at Helsinki Market Square. Look for red "FRS Finland" flags and the "Suomenlinna Lonna" text on the pier. Please show your ticket to the staff and board the FRS ferry to Suomenlinna. 1.5-31.5 / 1.9-30.9: The ferry leaves at 13:00 hrs (Sat also 10:30 / 13:00) and the guided tour starts at 13:30 hrs (Sat also 11:00 / 13:30). 2.6-31.8: The ferry leaves at 10:00 hrs / 11:40 hrs / 13:45 hrs and the guided tour starts at 10:30 hrs / 12:30 / 14:30 hrs.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat

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  • This tour will take place rain or shine
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From $28 per person

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 171 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Karen – AustraliaJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
it was lovely. the tour component was only and hour - potentially would be better to be longer duration. or at least option of a longer duration.
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Gillian – AustraliaOctober 1, 2024 – Verified booking
Very informative but not overwhelming for someone with no prior knowledge.
S
Stefan – GermanyAugust 20, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour guide was lovely and had so much background knowledge! Thank you very much - it was a very exciting event.

Product ID: 457933

Activity provider:FRS Finland
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