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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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
Good to know
Meeting points
- You will meet up your guide at the main entrance of the Central Railway Station (the entrance that has two pairs of statues holding spherical balls).
- Please be at the meeting points 5 minutes before the meeting time, thank you.
- Your guide will be with a sign of our logo. If you have difficult finding our guide, please call us.
What to expect
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Helsinki Central Railway Station
15 min
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!
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Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion)
15 min
Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020
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Sibelius Park
15 min
You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
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Senate Square
10 min
Visit and learn about history
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Helsinki Cathedral
15 min
Visit and learn about history. PS, sometimes the Cathedral might not be entered due to the service.
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Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
15 min
Visit and explore the Orthodox church specialty
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Esplanadi Park
15 min
Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki
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Havis Amanda
5 min
Drop by at the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and know more about her from stories told by your guide
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Old Market Hall
20 min
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.
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Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
1 hour
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.
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Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko)
15 min
During the visit to Suomenlinna, you will drop by the Suomenlinna Church and hear the stories and facts of it from your guide.
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Kauppatori
15 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Helsinki).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Helsinki in Nutshell: Suomenlinna & City Highlights by Eco-Friendly Ways
Can I cancel Helsinki in Nutshell: Suomenlinna & City Highlights by Eco-Friendly Ways for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
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)
What's included?
- HSL ticket fare
- English-speaking guide
- Round-trip ferry & guided tour in Suomenlinna
- Helsinki highlight city tour by tram
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Any personal expense
Which places does it visit?
It visits Helsinki Central Railway Station, Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion), Sibelius Park, Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Esplanadi Park, Havis Amanda.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Helsinki Tour
