Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included
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11 hours


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Overview

Escape to the quaint city of Tallinn on a day trip from the Finnish capital. Board a ferry in Helsinki and journey to the Estonian capital, one of the best preserved old towns in Europe. Embark on a sightseeing tour and see landmarks like Kadriorg Park, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Toompea Castle. Enjoy free time to explore on your own before taking the ferry back to Helsinki.

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Suzanne_S, Jun 2026

Such great communication about ferry and so no problems at all getting there from Helsinki. Our guide Renau (sp ?). Provided more than just information about Tallin and the sites and about the country, he gave us first hand stories of what it was like during era of Soviet oppression. The tour was alive and meaningful. There was a perfect balance if your and free time, great recommendations for meals and such and such attentiveness and caring for group. It is definitely worth adding a day to your time in Helsinki just to get to Tallinn for this tour. Tallinn itself is absolutely beautiful.

The tour was good and...

Ted_B, Jun 2026

The tour was good and very interesting. There were times when we couldn’t hear the guide when he was speaking. Ear buds would have helped. We did not think it was good for the guide to leave us on our own for two hours after the tour was over.

Anastasia our guide was...

Don_S, Jun 2026

Anastasia our guide was fantastic. Friendly and easy to understand. Complete expert on Tallinn. Interacted easily with everyone. The instructions to get on the ferry were confusing because the times did not match up but we were able to catch the ferry. Suggest upgrading seats on the ferry other wise you are cramped the whole 2 hour ride

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you very much for booking our tour, visiting Tallinn, and for your kind review. We are very glad that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the quality of the tour. We work only with the best guides, and it is always a pleasure to hear that our guests notice this. Regarding the ferry time, we indicate an earlier arrival time on purpose, so that nobody is late. Ferry check-in closes 30 minutes before departure, so guests need to be at the port by 8:00. The upgrade to the Comfort Lounge does make sense and can be added at the time of booking, but it is not necessary. Especially in summer, passengers can also spend time on the sun deck, where there are places protected from the wind. When the weather is comfortable, it is also pleasant to sit in the café on the upper deck. In general, the ferry is a large cruise ship with many different areas. It is worth exploring it a little, and it is usually possible to find a more or less quiet place. Alternatively, guests can sit in one of the cafés, order something small, and stay there for the whole journey. The crossing takes only about two hours. Once again, thank you very much for your review. We wish you many wonderful travels in the future.

There are other day trips...

Cathryn_C, Jun 2026

There are other day trips in Finland, such as Porvoo, that I would recommend if you have limited time. For over 5 hours on the ferry and getting to and from the terminal, it was disappointing.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review. The journey from Helsinki to Tallinn takes 2 hours each way — 2 hours to Tallinn and 2 hours back to Helsinki. Tallinn is one of the best-preserved old towns in Europe and possibly the best-preserved medieval city in Northern Europe. Porvoo is, of course, also a wonderful place, but Tallinn and Porvoo are simply not comparable. In any case, thank you for visiting us. We wish you many beautiful travels in the future.

Itinerary

  • Tallinn Old Town

    The best preserved old Town in Northern Europe. We see both, Upper and Lower towns

    2 hours
  • Aleksander Nevski Katedraali

    Gorgeous Russian Orthodox church

    10 minutes
  • Toompea Castle

    Crusader's castle from the 1200-s

    10 minutes
  • Peapiiskopi Kirik

    Lutheran cathedral with the biggest collection of the coats of arms in the world

    5 minutes
  • Tallinna Raekoja Plats

    Heart of the old Town. Place full of Restaurants and souvenir shops. Final point of our tour

    15 minutes
  • Viewing Point Kohtuotsa

    the most beautiful viewing point on Tallinn

    10 minutes
  • Patkuli Viewing Platform

    View of the medieval city wall

    5 minutes
  • the gorgeous place by the city wall and the legend of the Danish flag

    10 minutes
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Location

Address

Tyynenmerenkatu 14, 00180 Helsinki, Finland

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Experience

Highlights

  • Take a day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry
  • See one of Europe’s most well-preserved old towns
  • Take a guided tour around Tallinn to learn its history
  • This small-group tour is capped at 20 travelers
  • Inclusions

    • Round trip ferry ticket Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Port-old town and old town - port transfers in Tallinn
    • professional guided tour in Tallinn

    Exclusions

    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Helsinki hotel pick-up and drop off

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Italian

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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