Helsinki in Nutshell: Suomenlinna & City Highlights by Eco-Friendly Ways

4.8 (29 reviews) Helsinki, Finland
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Sustainability is a key issue nowadays, and Helsinki, the model city of sustainable development, encourages environmentally-friendly lifestyle and embeds ecological thinking strongly in everyday life.

In this tour, you will experience this eco-thinking lifestyle by exploring this city and its sea fortress, Suomenlinna, with eco-friendly ways of transportations, including the city tram, ferry, and walk.

Starts from meeting-up you in the Central Railway Station, your guide will take you to the most must-not-miss popular spots of Helsinki.

After a lunch break, you will continue the tour by a ferry to Suomenlinna, listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses that sprawls across a series of six small islands.

This tour will end up at Helsinki Market Square, and you may continue the journey of city exploration on your own.

Kindly Note: Sightseeing spots will be arranged according to the seasons and opening hours of each spot.

What's included

  • HSL ticket fare
  • English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip ferry & guided tour in Suomenlinna
  • Helsinki highlight city tour by tram
  • Food and drinks
  • Any personal expense

What to expect

  1. Helsinki Central Railway Station
    15m
    As the Central Station of the capital of Finland, it is the busiest station and provides services to approximately 400,000 people each day, Your city tour by tram will start from here!
  2. Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
    15m
    Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020
  3. Sibelius Park
    15m
    You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
  4. Senate Square
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Visit and learn about history
  5. Helsinki Cathedral
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit and learn about history. PS, sometimes the Cathedral might not be entered due to the service.
  6. Uspenski Cathedral
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit and explore the Orthodox church specialty
  7. Esplanadi Park
    15m
    Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki
  8. Havis Amanda
    5m
    Drop by at the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and know more about her from stories told by your guide
  9. Old Market Hall
    20m
    The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee, and tea. They are also more than happy to help with any special orders.
  10. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Suomenlinna is well-known by its important military role as a sea fortress of Finland. You will go inside the heavy wall of the fortress, hear the histories, and feel the moments of old days here.
  11. Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko)
    Pass by
    During the visit to Suomenlinna, you will drop by the Suomenlinna Church and hear the stories and facts of it from your guide.
  12. Kauppatori
    15m
    Kauppatori means the "market square" in Finnish. After returning from Suomenlinna by ferry, this trip will end up here, and you may spend some own free time to visit each lovely vender at the Market Square and enjoy the rest of the day.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you up at the main entrance of the Central Railway Station (the entrance that has two pairs of statues holding spherical balls)

End point

The tour will end up at Helsinki Market Square, after returning from Suomenlinna

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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