Guided Tours
The guided walking tours in Suomenlinna visit historical sites and hear about the fortress’s fascinating past and present.
Guided tours delve into the layers of the maritime district and the protected World Heritage site. The tours visit, among other places, the Great Courtyard and safely explore one of the world’s largest dry docks from its observation deck.
Public tours open to everyone, are held weekly throughout the year
From June to August, public tours are held daily in Finnish, Swedish, and English, except for Midsummer. In May and September, public tours are held in English on Fridays and Saturdays. During winter, public tours are held in English on Saturdays.
- The tours are paid, and tickets should be purchased in advance from the service provider’s online store. Water traffic tickets are not included in the tour prices.
- The tours start at the Suomenlinna Museum. It is about half a kilometer from the main pier. From May to the end of September, a water bus operates to the Tykistölahden pier next to the Suomenlinna Museum. Please arrive well in advance before the tour starts.
More information: How to get to Suomenlinna - The tour lasts about an hour. Warm and windproof layered clothing and sturdy walking shoes are good equipment for the fortress’s cobblestone paths. In case of rain, a rain poncho works better than an umbrella in archipelago conditions, and in sunny weather, it is good to have sunglasses and sun protection with you. Keep your luggage light as there is no luggage storage available at Suomenlinna.
Private Tours and Themed Guided Tours for Groups
Guided tours are available on request year-round in over 15 languages. The duration of private tours is 1-1.5 hours. In addition to the basic tour, various themed guided tours can be ordered.
Suomenlinna is also a popular destination for various groups. Therefore, private tours, themed guided tours, and various group activities are offered for corporate groups, school trips, study tours, recreation days, and groups of friends.
Digital Tour in Over 20 Languages
If you want to be free from schedules and explore the fortress at your own pace with high-quality guidance, a digital tour app downloaded to your phone is a convenient way to explore Suomenlinna as you walk through the fortress.
Guiding at Suomenlinna is regulated to preserve the fortress’s values
The authorized guides of Suomenlinna are committed to preserving the values of the World Heritage site and follow the sustainable tourism guide lines. Authorized guides are trained guides from the Ehrensvärd Society, Suomenlinnatours.
Guided tours by authorized service providers are a safe and responsible way to explore the fortress, as authorized guides know the fortress well and keep their knowledge up to date. Additionally, they can take into account the daily life of the local community as well as the sensitive architecture, restoration sites, and the fortress’s conservation values, both in terms of structures and natural habitats.