Suomenlinna Fortress Tours | Helsinki's Island History

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.

See the sights of Helsinki from the water on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise! Relax inside in the lower saloon or out on deck, and admire the beautiful islands that make up Helsinki archipelago. Cruise past top city attractions like the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress and hear about Helsinki’s 16th-century history from the onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Combination of Hop-On Hop-Off bus with Historical Sightseeing cruise shows city from both perspectives - from the land and from the sea. Join the bus tour at any of CityTour's Hop-On Hop-Off stops. Rock Church, Sibelius monument, Kaivopuisto & Eira areas with stunning architecture and beautiful seaside. One tour takes approximately 1 h 30 minutes. May-Sept 2026 buses operate every 30-40 minutes between 10:00 and 16:00 with extra departures during high season. 1h 30 min boat tour by Royal Line: Best of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (incl. the inner bay), Kaivopuisto Park, historical neighbourhoods of Kruununhaka and Katajanokka, churches, ports, icebreakers, summer cottages and saunas.

Suomenlinna is one of the world’s largest sea fortresses, and it sprawls across a series of six small islands. On this walking tour, I’ll show you around, and share the rich history of the island that’s been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. You'll see the Jetty Barracks which were designed to accommodate 250 soldiers in peacetime, the Suomenlinna Church which was once an Orthodox garrison church and is now an Evangelical-Lutheran church, and the Great Courtyard where you’ll find Augustin Ehrensvärd's grave. As you make your way around the island, I’ll tell you about the Mortuis Memorial Stone, the Military Museum of Manes and the 1918 Prisoner-of-War Camp Memorial which marks the spot where 8,000 prisons were held. While this two-hour tour is perfect for those who want to find out more about the island fortress’ history, we’ll also share some interesting facts about Helsinki and Finland with you. Did you know, for instance, that there are more saunas than cars in Finland?

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.

Experience Helsinki like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm, diving deep into the city's fascinating stories without the constraints of group schedules or rushed timelines. Our meticulously crafted audio experience unveils exclusive historical insights and hidden narratives that even longtime locals rarely discover, transforming ordinary sightseeing into an authentic cultural immersion. Unlike traditional guided tours that follow rigid itineraries, you have the flexibility to spend as much time as you desire at each attraction. The professionally narrated content features captivating storytelling delivered in crystal-clear audio quality, with an engaging voice that brings Helsinki's rich heritage to life through compelling anecdotes, architectural secrets, and cultural revelations that you simply won't find in guidebooks or standard tours, creating an intimate and personalized journey through Finland's remarkable capital.

We offer you a unique Sauna and Sightseeing Experience along the beautiful Helsinki archipelago. During the cruise we are passing the main attraction sights along the Market Square and Helsinki Cathedral area and heading over to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress archipelago that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with sightseeing our guests have the option to enjoy our panoramic sauna bathing during the entire cruise. We will also seek a protected anchor site for swimming and SUP-boarding at the Baltic Sea in the vicinity of the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Our unique sauna tradition is also listed under UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

This tour covers the visit of Helsinki and Suomenlinna. It is designed specifically for travellers who would like to know more about the city of Helsinki. No matter you will just visit Helsinki shortly or spend a few days at the city, during this 5-6 hours of tour, you will visit the most iconic highlights of Helsinki, enjoy local food during your own short break time, and take the ferry from Helsinki to the Finnish fortress Suomenlinna. Your informative and passionate guide will share with you the history and cultural aspects of the city, as well as the living experience for you to know deeply about the city during the tour.

We have Combined our city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. A guided tour while walking through the cobbled streets in Helsinki Senate square, visit the Helsinki Market Square, the Helsinki Cathedral the symbol of the city of Helsinki. Enjoy a walk in the Esplanade Park and marvel at the architecture of Uspenski Cathedral, Oodi library and The Parliament of Finland . After Helsinki walking tour we take a ferry to Suomenlinna Island, a sea fortress which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover this 18th-century sea fortress and learn about several historic events that has shaped the fortress over the years with a guided walking tour.

The tour allows you to visit Helsinki's main attractions, including Esplanade Park, Old Market Hall, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square, and Helsinki Cathedral etc. along with photo stops. Your guide will share the city's stories, Finnish history, and culture along the way. Afternoon you will have a self-guided audio tour on Suomenlinna, the world heritage site in Helsinki. Your guide will help you to set up the tour on your phone. You will visit the main site of Suomenlinna. You can decide the tour pace on your own and return to Helsinki with a free ferry ticket.

Leaving from the Redrib Hub at Cafe Marina Bay, we cruise along the coast line of Helsinki; Allas Sauna&Pools, the carpet washers and cafés in Kaivopuisto, Löyly. Then we go full throttle into the archipelago of Vallisaari to Suomenlinna fortress and the submarine enjoying the speed and thrill of a RIB! Award winning Light Art Installation Silo 648 is on the way to see the new maritime housing areas. The tour is rounded off with a visit to the big ice breakers on summer holiday. Drop off is back at the hub.

Travel back in time on a private full-day trip from Helsinki to Turku, Finland’s oldest city and former capital. Enjoy a comfortable ride with your friendly English-speaking driver through scenic countryside before discovering Turku’s rich history and charm. Begin at the Turku Castle, a 13th-century fortress filled with grand halls, dungeons, and exhibits that reveal Finland’s medieval past. Continue along the Aura Riverfront, where cafés, historic ships, and museums line the scenic waterway — ideal for a peaceful stroll or photo stop. Experience everyday Finnish culture at the Turku Market Square, bustling with local vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, and crafts. Finally, visit Forum Marinum, Finland’s National Maritime Museum, to explore maritime exhibits and admire historic ships moored nearby. Your driver will then take you back to Helsinki, ending a memorable journey through Finland’s history and coastal beauty.

Discover Helsinki and Suomenlinna during this 5-hour tour. With a professional guide, you visit Helsinki's most famous landmarks, including Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, marvel at historic sites of Helsinki cathedral, Senate Square,etc. Next, take a ferry to the Suomenlinna Island and continue your walking tour through Jetty barracks, Suomenlinna church and Great Courtyard. Round-trip ferry tickets, pick-up and drop off from Harbor are included.

• Experience the Suomenlinna sea fortress • Try the Finnish delicaties • Roam in the historical city centre of Helsinki

You will arrive and check-in at a 3-star hotel in the very centre of Helsinki city on your own. Starting from here, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start the 5-day tour in Helsinki, Suomenlinna, Porvoo, & Tallinn! On the first day, you will visit the most highlight spots in Helsinki with a guided tour by tram. On the second day, you will have a guided walking tour in the Helsinki Design District in the morning, and visit Suomenlinna by ferry in the afternoon. On the third day, you will have a guided tour to the medieval Porvoo by inter-city bus. On the fourth day, you will have a daytour to Tallinn by ferry! You will have a guided tour with some own free time in this old town. In the evening, you will return to Helsinki by ferry. On the last day, you will have some own free time to explore Helsinki city a bit more before the departure. HSL Public Transportation 5-Day Pass is included in this tour as a welcome gift!