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Sightseeing Cruise in Archipelago of Helsinki
3.9
44 Ratings
Helsinki
Experience a memorable sightseeing boat tour in the Helsinki Archipelago and learn about the fascinating history of Finland. Enjoy stunning views, professional crew, and guided audio in multiple languages.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Line Oy - Tour operated by Royal Line. Boarding begins 15 minutes before the tour departure time.
- Old Market Hall - One of Helsinki’s main attractions, the Market Hall.
- Kaivopuisto - A significant park for locals, hosting many celebrations and summer picnics.
- Sea Fortress Suomenlinna - The highlight of the tour is Suomenlinna and its King’s Gate, the island’s most famous attraction. You’ll have the chance to take stunning photos of the island.
- Vallisaari - Features imperial fortifications.
- Korkeasaaren Elaintarha - The cruise will pass by Zoo Island.
- Tervasaari - Former base of the tar merchants.
- Katajanokka - Historical district with the Finnish Icebreakers fleet.
What's Included
- Audioguide in 28 languages available via smartphone, QR code onboard
- English and Finnish audioguide from loudspeakers
- Free Wifi
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Discover the history of Helsinki. Enjoy a memorable cruise filled with fascinating stories about Finland’s past, stunning views from the sundeck, and a professional crew.
Departing from the renowned Helsinki Market Square, the cruise offers sights such as the South Harbour, the beautiful Seaport, the Jugend area known as Eira, the scenic Kaivopuisto, the architecture of Kruununhaka, and the charming UNESCO World Heritage Site Suomenlinna.
The tour is guided with audio in 10 languages, with English and Finnish broadcasted over loudspeakers, and other languages available through individual headsets provided by the onboard staff. Royal Line boats operate daily from Market Square until 29.9.2024.
From 5.10.-20.10.2024, off-season departures are available on Saturdays and Sundays, with a duration of 60 minutes. The next summer season schedule begins on 28.4.2025, featuring daily 90-minute cruises.
- 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 departures are partly wheelchair accessible with limited wheelchair capasity. Bathroom onboard is wheelchair accessible. Staff onboard will assist with boarding.
- Note, electric wheelchairs cannot be taken onboard due to the size limit.
Location
Royal Line Oy
Eteläesplanadi
Departure from Market Square (red-colored flags)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(44 Ratings)
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Jasna_j
Aug 8, 2024
Great Tour! - Very nice tour of Archipelago. I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot about the history and culture of Finland. ♥️🇫🇮
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Richard
Jun 10, 2024
Sightseeing Boat Tour In Archipelago of Helsinki: Departure 2pm June 10, 2024 - Professional staff boarded us and even made sure we had a blanket to keep warm. The upper deck has row seating and some tables. Bar counter service including alcohol is available.
The informative multi-language narrative is clear and relevant.
The blonde bar attendant with the braided ponytail has a smile you will not forget!
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Kristen_l
Jun 4, 2024
Nice and relaxing tour - Nice and relaxing tour. Learned some interesting history and facts and saw a lot of the harbor and archipelago. Enjoyed myself.
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Relax282488
May 17, 2024
Two-day stay in Helsinki - I made reservation for Marski by Scandic hotel in Helsinki. The location was perfect, in the middle of old city. The rooms are clean, beds very comfortable, check-in and out are simple and fast, the staff nice. The only negative is very small closet space so we had to keep our clothes in the suitcase (we were traveling for two weeks and had more clothes than usually.
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Richardmp1661jv
Jul 28, 2024
Very interesting harbour tour - We took the harbour tour which lasted for about 90 minutes. It took us down past the old Tahtitovinuori park and round to where the locals wash their rugs in the clean sea water. The boat went back to Suomenlinna island and then on to where there is an art installation on an old oil container. Past the new and still being built road bridge we got to see the large cathedrals from the other side of the island and the fleet of ice breakers in their summer rest. A great tour to see Helsinki and its harbour area from a new perspective.
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Robbie_c
Sep 10, 2023
Beautiful views - Some absolutely amazing scenery and some interesting information of the sites you will see. Worth the price.
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David_j
Oct 16, 2023
Underwhelmed - The tour was average as far as scenery/experience. The inside cabin was extremely warm to unpleasant and we could not use the upper deck due to having a 95 year old person in our group.
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Ellen_g
Jul 17, 2024
Skip this - Skip this and go to the public sauna or a museum. The “guide” is a recording and you can get better and more meaningful history on the walking tour. We had beautiful weather but this would be miserable in poor weather. Totally boring and Helsinki can be so exciting.
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Janina_ar
Aug 25, 2023
AVOID THIS TOUR WITH THIS COMPANY - We took the tour thinking they would do the sightseeing tour offered. The audio did not work to know where we were going and we were not located on the map. After 45 minutes we were able to talk to someone from the crew and he told us that the circuit was not being respected and that the captain was taking the route where he wanted... DISAPPOINTING!!
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Daphna_w
Aug 6, 2023
I tried to contact as I... - I tried to contact as I had a problem but with with no reply. I did not take the tour this time, there are other companies that provide the same service.
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