Crossings · HELSINKI FERRY TRIPS
Two hours across the Gulf of Finland gets you a different country for the day. These 6 compare the crossings to Tallinn and the Suomenlinna harbour boats, priced and timed around the last sailing home.
Travel independently from Helsinki’s West Harbour to Tallinn on a Tallink MyStar or Megastar ferry. The two-hour crossing includes a reserved ticket and seating, while up to 9.5 hours in Tallinn gives you time for the Old Town, museums, cafés, shopping, or Kadriorg Palace.
“Tallin is pretty! The boat was a nice way to reach there!”
Spend a full day crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry, then tour the Old Town with an English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Expect Toompea Castle, Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, viewing points, port transfers, and nearly three hours to explore independently.
“Sergei, the guide did a very good job. Lots of information and a good sense of humor. Good mix of guided tour and time on your own to eat and explore.”
This 11-hour Helsinki day trip pairs a round-trip ferry with a guided walk through Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town. Guides such as Darja, Kareena, and Svetlana lead the history tour, with free time for lunch, shopping, and independent exploring before the transfer back to the harbor.
“She had equipment that did not work, so could not hear what she was saying only half had working equipment. At the end of tour we had time in the old city for 4 hours to walk around. It was two much time, the shops all had the same things. You had time for lunch maybe 1 hr and to look around the shops 1 hr, 2 hrs of nothing to do. It was very cold when there so it was uncomfortable. The cruise ship on return took 2 1/2 hrs, so returned at 9pm.”
Start with Helsinki sights such as Oodi, the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, and two cathedrals, then take a ferry to Suomenlinna. Sergio is among the praised guides. Expect a shared group of up to 21, Finnish flavor tastings, city transport, and plenty of walking.
“Had a wonderful tour of the highlights with a very patient and knowledgeable guide, Sergio. Very nicely paced tour of the sites and walked around a few and given time to explore. Then the ferry ride to Suomenlinna and an excellent overview of the history and timeline there.”
Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, meet an English-speaking guide at Passenger Terminal A around 11:15, and spend three hours seeing the Old Town, Town Hall, cathedral, Toompea Castle, and defensive towers. Then enjoy free time before returning to Helsinki around 21:00.
“I loved how communications tour company was as well as how knowledgeable and prepared Roman our guide was. We spent over 3 hours walking through old town Tallinn and was amazed at every turn. This is a tour everyone should take when in Tallinn. Can’t wait to bring my family.”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Helsinki, cross to Tallinn by ferry, and explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town on foot. See the Town Hall Square, Raeapteek, Great Guild, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Neitsitorn tower, and two viewpoints before free time and the evening ferry home.
“Great communication throughout the booking and day of the tour. Our tour guide, Artur, was great - pleasant and knowledgeable - making the tour the right balance of seeing key sights without feeling rushed. Smooth logistics beginning to end.”
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