Suomenlinna Ferry and Guided Walking Tour in the Fortress
Description
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. The tour offers interesting perspectives on the Finnish history and history of Northern Europe. The duration of the ferry ride is 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. Look for our company signs, red flags. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a cold beer on our sun deck and let yourself be pampered by our friendly staff.
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Itinerary
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.
Explore the island at your own pace after the guided tour or return with the next ferry to the mainland.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(40)
Incredibly skilled guide with a lot of knowledge (Mila). Nice trip around the island
The ferry ride was on time and smooth. Our guide on the island was great. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would recommend.
The FRS Finland ferry was really nice. Way less crowded than the main ferry. Operated right on time. The guided walking tour wasn’t worth the time or money. It took an hour and only hit three spots on the island. The tour can also be booked from the gift shop on the island if you feel like it. If you do this trip, the FRS Finland boat picks people up on the island twice an hour at two different locations. My recommendation: book your ferry directly with FRS Finland and skip the walking tour. But definitely go to the site…I spent 6 hours in calling all over the island. Good restaurants there too.
I scheduled for the wrong day unfortunately. Viator was of no assistance. Completely disappointed in the service.
Unmissable Finnish experience! Knowledgeable guide, great combo of history and stunning scenery. Definitely recommend!
Great outing. But very confusing in terms of logistics. Neither the FRS ferry operators or the museum tour guides recognized the e-ticket that was provided. Definitely recommend going out to the island. Lots to see and do.
Perfectly organized. It also packed all the information in a practical manner, tying places and events, almost making history come alive. Very grateful!
Attended the guided Suomenlinna tour on the 12 Sep 25. Had an extremely pleasant time walking around the sea fort learning the history and modern day usage of the island. My tour guide Milla did a fantastic job, was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and her English was very clear and understandable. Thanks for a great day out.
nice guided tour, but quite short (55 minutes). The guide very quickly showed the facts and the entire location. All right in terms of content, but (me) too short for the price.
Follow the reviews directions to the ferry in Helsinki, then go to the museum to get a sticker for the next walking tour
