Suomenlinna Ferry and Guided Walking Tour in the Fortress
3.8
12 Ratings
Helsinki
Discover Suomenlinna's rich history on a guided tour. Enjoy scenic ferry rides, explore at your own pace, and relax with refreshments on board.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sea Fortress Suomenlinna - Ferry transportation from Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna fortress island and/or Lonna restaurant island. Many scheduled departures from morning until late evening - explore the island at your own pace. Maximum departure frequency at Market Square and the islands: 30 minutes.

Buy a cup of coffee or a cold beer onboard and enjoy the views of the Helsinki archipelago. Our ferries will bring you directly to the centre of Suomenlinna. Our friendly staff onboard will be happy to help in case of any questions.

At Suomenlinna, a guided tour is included. During the guided walking tour an authorised guide tells about the 260 years of eventful history of Suomenlinna under the rule of three different states as well as the life on the island today. The guide will take you to the most important sights of the fortress.

In addition you can visit the restaurant island of Lonna with the same ticket.

  • Sea Fortress Suomenlinna - Explore the island at your own pace after the guided tour or return with the next ferry to the mainland.
What's Included
  • Transportation Helsinki Market Square - Suomenlinna / Lonna island
  • Guided walking tour of Suomenlinna
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Our company brings you to the fortress island of Suomenlinna which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the no. 1 must-see tourist attraction of Finland with its historical sea fortress.

This ticket includes a guided walking tour in English by an authorised guide. The tour 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 next to the Korkeasaari zoo pier. Watch out for company signs. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beer on our sun deck and let yourself be pampered by our friendly staff.

Location
Suomenlinna Museum
Suomenlinna
Cancellation Policy

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

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F2594kdsandram
Sep 6, 2023
You can not miss! - The visit is enough to know all the secrets and history that the island hides. The girl on the ferry is very friendly and willing to help with whatever you need.
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Sharon_n
Aug 29, 2023
Ferry ride and Guided Tour of Suomenlinna - Very enjoyable ferry ride to the island where the Suomenlinna Fortress is located. The guide was very good at pointing out historical information of the people & the times of the era. Would suggest as a good activity for anyone visiting Helsinki.
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Mark_r
Sep 26, 2023
History and Beauty in one place! - This is a very memorable experience -and a must do while in Helsinki. It’s generally an easy walking tour, there are some hills to navigate but the guide kept the pace easy enough for all. The fascinating historical information was well organized and pretty thorough. Once the tour was done you have plenty of time to self tour the rest of the fort and shops. There are so many beautiful places to take in nice panoramas of the island and sea. Plan to give this area a half a day (roughly 6 hours) to really see it all.
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Sandra_b
Jul 1, 2023
MEET TOUR GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS - Instructions for meeting guide should have been much more explicit! Found out too late I had to take ferry to Suomenlinna Fortress and meet guide there. I was under impression from instructions I had that guide would meet group at Helsinki docks and we would travel together as a group to the Fortress.
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