Helsinki Canals Boat Tour

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Fancy discovering the most iconic side of Helsinki from a unique perspective? With this boat tour of the city's canals, you can enjoy a relaxing cruise lasting approximately 1.5 hours.

Departing from the Market Square, you will cruise along different canals, taking in the main tourist attractions, urban architecture and different waterfront neighbourhoods that provide an exceptional view of the Finnish capital.

To make your experience even more complete, on board you'll have commentary through loudspeakers as well as tourist information written in several languages so you won't miss out on the history and curiosities of Helsinki. In addition, the boat has free Wi-Fi, ensuring your comfort and connection at all times.

During the tour, you can choose to enjoy the scenery from the comfortable indoor cabin or climb up to the open-air upper deck, feeling the sea breeze as you admire the summer terraces, seaside cafes, beautiful parks and a captivating mix of ancient and contemporary architecture. Get ready to experience Helsinki from the water like never before.

  • See some of the city' s top sights from the water.
  • Listen or read fascinating facts about Helsinki's history as you cruise.
  • Choose to enjoy the ride from the indoor cabin or from the open-air upper deck.

What’s included

  • Boat tour of the Helsinki canals of about 1.5 hours
  • Wi-Fi connection on board
  • Commentary and tourist brochures on board

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Step by Step

This canal boat tour of Helsinki will take you to see some of the main sights of the city and its islands from a different perspective. You will learn more about the history of Helsinki thanks to the interesting commentary on board.

In addition, you'll have plenty of written tourist information at your disposal so you won't miss out on what the city has to offer. During this relaxing ride of approximately 1.5 hours, you will sail close to the main tourist attractions of the area:

  • Korkeasaari Island, where the Helsinki Zoo is located.
  • Sights such as Hevossalmi Strait, Villinki Island or Vartiosaari Island
  • The Suomenlinna sea fortress, a huge 18th century building that stretches along several smaller islands, and its military base.
  • The Degerö Canal, built in the late 19th century to provide easier passage to one of Helsinki's inner archipelagoes

You will have time to take some spectacular souvenir photos as the cruise progresses. It's up to you whether you prefer to enjoy the ride from the inside cabin or from the upper deck of the ship. For added convenience, Wi-Fi is available on board throughout the cruise.

Reviews

4.8
· 385 Reviews
  • M
    M.
    5
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    The cruise has breathtaking views, perfect for the whole family.
  • A
    A.
    4
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    Overall, this cruise was a wonderful way to explore Helsinki and its surroundings from a unique perspective. I highly recommend this activity to those who want to relax, learn about the history of the city and enjoy breathtaking views.
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    C.
    5
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    Being able to enjoy a drink from the bar on board added a special touch to the experience. I felt very relaxed as I savoured my drink and enjoyed the ever-changing scenery.
  • A
    A.
    5
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    During the cruise, we also passed places like Korkeasaari Zoo and Katajanokka Island. It was exciting to see these sites from the water and capture some memorable photos.
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