What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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)
1
Helsinki Central Railway Station
15 minutes
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)
15 minutes
Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public in 2020
3
Sibelius Park
15 minutes
You will visit the Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music.
4
Senate Square
10 minutes
Visit and learn about history
5
Helsinki Cathedral
15 minutes
Visit and learn about history. PS, sometimes the Cathedral might not be entered due to the service.
6
Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
15 minutes
Visit and explore the Orthodox church specialty
7
The Esplanadi Park
15 minutes
Take a walk along this beautiful park locates in the most prosperous area of Helsinki
8
Havis Amanda
5 minutes
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
20 minutes
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
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.
11
Suomenlinna Church (Suomenlinnan kirkko)
15 minutes
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
15 minutes
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.
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